SHERRIE Hewson is well known for playing the long-suffering manager of the Solana Hotel in hit ITV show Benidorm.
But before she took over the shores of the famous Spanish resort, the actress and TV star had a long career and is a familiar face on daytime TV - here is the lowdown on her...
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Sherrie Hewson is a popular actress and TV starCredit: PA:Press Association
How old is Sherrie Hewson? What was her early life?
Sherrie Hewson was born September 17, 1950, making her 67-years-old.
She's an English actor, presenter, and television personality.
Born in Nottingham, Sherrie began performing at the age of six, touring UK theatres in revues with her own signature song, You've Got to Have Heart.
She was granted a scholarship to attend the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art.
Sherrie has since appeared in a host of soap operas, reality TV competitions and panel shows.
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Sherrie launched her career in the 70s, here she is playing an ugly sister in Slipper and The RoseCredit: Rex Features
Who did Sherrie play in Benidorm?
In 2012, Sherrie joined the sun-soaked sitcom Benidorm for its fifth series.
She played Joyce Temple-Savage, the long-suffering manager of the Solana Hotel.
The series ended after its 10th season which took off in February, 2018.
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She also starred in Corrie in the 90sCredit: PA:Press Association
What other TV shows was Sherrie Hewson’s in?
Sherrie's television and screen career began in the early 70s.
In 1975, she joined the Carry On team for the film Carry On Behind and was subsequently cast in several episodes of the Carry On Laughing television series.
She also played one of the Ugly Sisters in the Cinderella story, The Slipper and the Rose which also starred Richard Chamberlain.
In the 80s Sherrie joined the Russ Abbot's Madhouse series where she remained for over ten years, later appearing in The Russ Abbot Show.
In 1993, Sherrie was cast in Coronation Street as Maureen Webster at the age of 43.
Her character was an accident-prone supermarket assistant.
Sherrie left the soap in 1997 - at the age of 47.
In December 2006, she returned as Maureen for two episodes.
