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Denise Welch | |
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| Born | Jacqueline Denise Welch 22 May 1958 Tynemouth, Northumberland, England |
| Nationality | British |
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| Years active | 1981–present |
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| Known for | Role of Natalie Barnes on Coronation Street (1997–2000) Role of Steph Haydock on Waterloo Road (2006–2010) |
| Spouse(s) | David Easter (m. 1983; div. 1988) Tim Healy (m. 1988; div. 2012) Lincoln Townley (m. 2013) |
| Children | 2; including Matthew Healy |
| Website | Official website |
Jacqueline Denise Welch (born 22 May 1958) is an English actress, television personality, writer and broadcaster. She is most famous for portraying the roles of Natalie Barnes in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street (1997–2000), and Steph Haydock in the BBC school-based drama series Waterloo Road (2006–2010). Welch is also known for her appearances as a regular panellist on the ITV chat show Loose Women (2000–2002, 2005–2013, 2018–present). From 2021 to 2022, she appeared as Trish Minniver in the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks.
Welch's other acting roles include the television dramas Spender (1991–1993), Soldier Soldier (1993–1995), and Down to Earth (2004–2005). In 2011, she was a contestant on the sixth series of Dancing on Ice, where she was partnered with professional skater Matt Evers and in 2012, she won the ninth series of Celebrity Big Brother. view more...
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