Sacha Louise Parkinson is an English actress born in Salford, Greater Manchester, and is best known for playing Sian Powers in ITV’s Coronation Street. Sacha Parkinson began acting as a child and appeared in The Illustrated Mum before taking roles in Grange Hill, Waterloo Road, The Bill and other British productions. Her later credits include The Mill, My Mad Fat Diary, Mr Selfridge, Safe House, Apostasy, Cold Feet and Platform 7.
Biography
| Field | Details |
| Full Name | Sacha Louise Parkinson |
| Date of Birth | March 11, 1992 |
| Birthplace | Salford, Greater Manchester, England |
| Profession | Actress |
| Height | 1.68 m (5 ft 6 in) |
| Education | Walkden High School |
| Years Active | 2003–present |
| Best Known For | Sian Powers in Coronation Street |
| Coronation Street Role | Sian Powers, 2009–2011 |
| Other Notable Credits | The Mill, My Mad Fat Diary, Mr Selfridge, Safe House, Apostasy, Cold Feet, Platform 7 |
Family Tree
| Relation | Name |
| Father | Cliff Parkinson |
| Mother | Leigh Parkinson |
Career Highlights
- Parkinson played Sian Powers in Coronation Street from 2009 until 2011, becoming part of a major storyline involving Sian and Sophie Webster.
- Her screen credits include The Illustrated Mum, Grange Hill, Awaydays, A Boy Called Dad, The Mill, Mr Selfridge, Safe House, Apostasy and The Pebble and the Boy.
- In 2023, she appeared as Melissa in the BBC drama Platform 7.
