2016 So Far, MCR During Spring And Working On That Summer Body. Tina O’Brien Reports…
| 16th March 2016
MY 2016 SO FAR…
I have been spending a lot of time with the children. We’ve been keen on finding new activities to try. Work has been really busy so far this year as the storylines at Coronation Street are really hotting up. My character is having a baby and there will be lots unfolding with that.
NEWS FROM THE COBBLES…
Viewers can expect a hard-hitting storyline coming up in which Bethany Platt is being bullied. It’s been great to film and Lucy (Fallon) has played the part fantastically. We’ve had some really good young actresses come through who have played the part of the bullies.
ACTING FROM THE BEGINNING…
Acting was my dream from being a little girl, it’s all I’ve ever wanted to do. I started out by going to drama classes from the age of ten and, aged thirteen, my drama teacher put me forward for my first role on Children’s Ward.
After that, I featured in a Coca-Cola advert which was on during the MOBO Awards. I remember going into school the next day and everyone saying, ‘OMG Tina!’ We didn’t have social media back then, so being on an advert was a huge deal. When I was sixteen, I went to Corrie and, weirdly enough, Jack P. Shepard also played my on screen brother on a show we did together called Clocking Off.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS TO DO DURING SPRING…
I’m really looking forward to the warm weather so we can enjoy days out with the children. I’ll be spending time catching up with friends. West Didsbury is one of my favourite places to go and enjoy food during the spring and I imagine, because my friends all have children, we’ll have a lot of child-friendly picnics.
WORKING TOWARDS THAT SUMMER BODY…
With big storylines coming up, I’m going to be mega busy, so I need to start working on my summer body now. I do yoga once a week and I’ve just perfected the crow move. Yoga’s great because you’re just thinking about being in the moment. I’m hoping to start at Ultimate Performance very soon. I share a dressing room with Katie (McGlynn) and she’s been doing so well in preparation for her Trek with the rest of Team Vital. Good luck to all the girls taking part!
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