Quick Info
| Profession | Actress |
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| Nationality | English |
| Date of Birth | 13/07/1982 |
| Age | 44 years |
| Birthplace | Eccles |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer |
Latest News about Samia Longchambon
Samia Longchambon was reported to be joining the Loose Women panel for her debut appearance on 16 September 2026. The report said she announced the move in an Instagram Story video and described herself as slightly nervous but ready for the challenge.
Samia Longchambon was featured in a Manchester Evening News story about a major milestone involving her daughter. The article highlighted her pride in the family moment and noted her continuing prominence as a long-running Coronation Street cast member.
Reports said Samia Longchambon had secured a new deal to continue playing Maria Connor on Coronation Street. The coverage stated that she extended her contract for another year after reaching 25 years on the soap.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | English actress best known for playing Maria Connor in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street since 2000. She has also appeared on Dancing on Ice and won Cooking with the Stars in 2023. |
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Personal Life
| First Acting Role | Extra in Coronation Street at age 8 |
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| Acting Debut | Age 11 on the show Cracker |
Family
| Father | Joseph Ghadie (French-Lebanese) |
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| Brother | Tariq |
| Previous Spouse | Matthew Smith (married until 2011) |
| Current Spouse | Sylvain Longchambon (married 2016) |
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| Mother | Patsy Ghadie (English actress) |
Career
| Major Role | Maria Connor/Maria Sutherland in Coronation Street (2000-present) |
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| Notable Achievement | Beat Suzanne Shaw and Kimberley Walsh for the Coronation Street role in 2000 |
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| Maternity Leave | Autumn 2009 to May 2010 |
Style Quotient
| Recognition | Ranked 53rd on FHM's '100 Sexiest Women in the World' list in 2003 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Made her first appearance as an extra in Coronation Street at age 8 | |
| 2. Became a regular on Coronation Street 10 years after her first appearance |
