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Who is Coronation Street’s Mollie Gallagher?

MOLLIE Gallagher first shot to fame when she joined the cast of ITV's much-loved soap, Coronation Street.

Now the rising star is swapping the cobbles for the ice, as she takes on this year's Dancing On Ice 2023.

Mollie Gallagher is a soap star, known for Coronation Street
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Mollie Gallagher is a soap star, known for Coronation StreetCredit: Rex

Who is Mollie Gallagher?

Mollie Gallagher was born on December 11, 1997 in Swinton, Salford and is a soap actress.

She studied drama at a college in Manchester before moving to London to study at the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts.

During her studies, Mollie worked as a seat filler at the National Television Awards.

Fast-forward to 2021, and the actress was at the same event, but this time winning an NTA for Best Serial Drama Performance.

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In October 2022 it was revealed that Mollie had joined the Dancing On Ice 2023 cast.

Speaking about getting the job, she told ITV's Lorraine: “I’m really excited. I’ve not really felt nervous yet, strangely. But being here today, I am now feeling it a little bit!” 

On seeking advice from her Coronation Street co-stars who have previously taken on DOI, Mollie said: “I’ll be getting all the tips I can because I’m going to need it!” 

Who does Mollie Gallagher play on Coronation Street?

After graduating, Mollie was lucky enough to land the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Nina Lucas.

Her character was introduced in November 2019 as the long-lost niece of Roy Cropper who eventually ends up living with him following the death of her father.

Mollie's storylines on the show have included being the victim a of a hate crime which resulted in the death of the character's boyfriend Seb Franklin, and later entering a relationship with Asha Alahan.

As well as her NTA, Mollie also won an Inside Soap award in 2021.

Who is Mollie Gallagher dating?

Mollie is in a relationship with musician, Dan Myers, who is a guitarist with the Manchester-based ban Inego.

The pair have been dating since Valentine's Day 2021.

The happy couple live together in a plush Manchester apartment.

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