Samia Longchambon is a British actress who has played the role of Maria Connor in the hit British soap opera Coronation Street on ITV since 2000 Make her famous.
She first appeared on the show as an extra at the age of eight, but a return in 2000 cemented her career in British television.
As well as Coronation Street, she has appeared in various TV shows, including Dancing on Ice in 2013, where she met her husband Sylvain Longchambon.
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- Full name: Samia Maxine Gadi Longchampon
- Date of birth: July 13, 1982
- Age: 42 years old
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Salford Eccles, Greater Manchester, England
- Nationality: British
- Occupation: Actor
- Height: 5 feet 1 inch (1.55 meters)
- Parents: Joseph Gaddy (father), Patsy Gaddy (mother)
- Siblings: Tariq Ghadi (brother)
- Spouse: Sylvain Longchampon
- Children: Freya Smith, Yves-Joseph Longchampon
- Relationship status: Married
- Religion: Christianity
- Ethnicity: Mixed (French, Lebanese and British)
- Net worth: $1 million and $5 million
early life and education
Samia Longchambon is 42 years old. She was born in Eccles, Greater Manchester, on 13 July 1982 and grew up in a multicultural family.
Her father, Joseph Ghadie, was a French-Lebanese shopkeeper, and her mother, Patsy, was of English ancestry. Samia was introduced to the world of acting through her mother, which influenced her early career choices.
She has a brother, Tariq, born in 1977. Although there is little information about her formal education, Samia began acting at an early age, appearing in minor roles before landing a major role on Coronation Street.
personal life
Samia first married property developer Matthew Smith in 2005 and they have a daughter, Freya, born in 2009. However, the couple divorced in 2011. Soon after, Samia began a relationship with her Coronation Street co-star Will Thorp. Ended in 2012.
In 2013, Samia collaborated with French skater Sylvain Longchambon on Dancing on Ice. The pair began dating and got married in a lavish ceremony in Cheshire in 2016.
The couple has a son, Yves Joseph Longchambon, born in 2015. Samia often spoke of her husband’s support, and the couple seemed to have a close bond both personally and professionally.
Profession
Samia Longchambon’s career began when she was eight years old, appearing as an extra on Coronation Street. Her big break came in 2000, when she returned to the show as Maria Connor, a role she played for more than two decades.
Throughout her career on Coronation Street, Samia has been involved in many major storylines, which helped establish her character as a mainstay on the show. As of 2023, she has appeared in more than 1,700 episodes.
As well as her work in Coronation Street, Samia has appeared in other TV series such as Heartbeat, Children’s Ward and Doctors. Her film credits include supporting roles in “Bob’s Weekend” (1996) and “There’s Only One Jimmy Greenble” (2000).
In 2013, she appeared on Dancing on Ice and was eliminated after the eighth week. In 2023, Samia furthered her television career by winning the third series of Cooking with the Stars, showcasing her talents outside of acting.
Awards
- 2005: “Inside Soap” Sexiest Woman Award
- 2006: Inside Soap Award for Best Dressed Soap Star
net worth
Samia Longchambon’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $5 million. Much of her wealth comes from her long-running role in Coronation Street and her involvement in other television projects and reality shows.
dispute
Samia Longchambon has largely avoided major controversy during her career. However, her personal life did attract media attention during her 2011 divorce from first husband Matthew Smith.
Shortly after their divorce, Samia began dating Coronation Street co-star Will Thorpe, which led to a number of rumors in the media regarding the nature and timeline of their relationship. Their relationship ended in 2012.
When Samia started dating Sylvain Longchambon on Dancing On Ice in 2013, there was initially some media gossip, mostly because of Sylvain and Sami Ya was dating another contestant on the show, Jennifer Metcalfe, when they started dating.
Despite these early rumors, Samia and Sylvain formed a lasting relationship and the controversy quickly faded from public view. Samia’s role as Maria Connor in Coronation Street also sparked controversy among fans, largely due to her character’s numerous romantic entanglements.
Some fans criticized certain storylines for being sensational, but Samia has always been professional and committed to her portrayal of Maria.
social media
- Instagram: @samia_longchambon
- Twitter: @realsamia
film chronology
- Bob’s Weekend(1996)
- There’s Only One Jimmy Greenble (2000)
- Coronation Street (2000-present)
- Dancing on Ice(2013)
- Cooking with the Stars (2023)
