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| alma_mater = [[Royal Central School of Speech and Drama]]
| alma_mater = [[Royal Central School of Speech and Drama]]
| years_active = 2008–present
| years_active = 2008–present
| known_for = ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2010–2016)
| known_for = ''[[Coronation Street]]''; ''[[Emmerdale]]''
| spouse = {{Marriage|Tom Shaw|2014}}
| spouse = {{Marriage|Tom Shaw|2014}}
| children = 2
| children = 2
}}
}}
'''Paula Lane''' (born 17 April 1986)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unitoneentertainment.co.uk/acts/paula-lane/|title=Paula Lane|website=Unit One Entertainment|access-date=11 January 2017}}</ref> is an English actress. She played the role of [[Kylie Platt]] in the [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'' from 2010 to 2016.
'''Paula Lane''' (born 17 April 1986)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.unitoneentertainment.co.uk/acts/paula-lane/|title=Paula Lane|website=Unit One Entertainment|access-date=11 January 2017}}</ref> is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the roles of [[Kylie Platt]] in [[ITV (TV channel)|ITV]] soap opera ''[[Coronation Street]]'' (2010–2016), and [[Ella Forster]] in the ITV soap opera ''[[Emmerdale]]'' (2024–present).


==Early life==
==Early life==
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==Career==
==Career==
Lane's other appearances include Sky's TV adaptation of ''[[Going Postal]]'' by [[Terry Pratchett]], ''[[The Royal]]'', ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]'' and BBC's ''[[Call the Midwife]]''.<ref>{{cite news |last1=Begley |first1=Katie |title=Paula Lane learned Cockney from Barbara Windsor for new role on Call the Midwife |url=https://www.irishmirror.ie/tv/paula-lane-learned-cockney-barbara-24117902 |access-date=4 April 2024 |publisher=Irish Mirror Online |date=15 May 2021 |ref=mirror}}</ref> Lane was also featured in the short film ''War Wounds'' alongside [[Stephen Mangan]]. In 2024 Lane joined ''[[Emmerdale]],'' playing character [[Ella Forster]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spackman |first=Maisie |date=2023-11-21 |title=Coronation Street icon Paula Lane joins Emmerdale cast as major new character |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/21/coronation-street-icon-paula-lane-joins-emmerdale-cast-19857395/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Metro |language=en}}</ref>
Lane made her professional acting debut in ''[[Heartbeat (UK TV series)|Heartbeat]]'' in 2009. Since then she has appeared in ''[[Going Postal]]'' by [[Terry Pratchett]] for Sky, ''[[The Royal]]'' and ''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]''. Lane was also featured in the short film ''War Wounds'' alongside [[Stephen Mangan]].

In 2024, Lane will join ''[[Emmerdale]]'' playing character Ella Forster.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spackman |first=Maisie |date=2023-11-21 |title=Coronation Street icon Paula Lane joins Emmerdale cast as major new character |url=https://metro.co.uk/2023/11/21/coronation-street-icon-paula-lane-joins-emmerdale-cast-19857395/ |access-date=2023-11-22 |website=Metro |language=en}}</ref>


===''Coronation Street''===
===''Coronation Street''===
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===Theatre===
===Theatre===
Lane has also acted in several stage productions. She has played the role of Rachel in ''Be More Martyn'' at [[Southwark Playhouse]],{{Citation needed|date=December 2018}} Lily in ''The Bengal Lily'' at [[Manchester Royal Exchange]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Paula Lane CV|url=https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/cv/13180/acting|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-20|website=United Agents}}</ref> Lauren in the UK tour of ''[[Kinky Boots (musical)|Kinky Boots]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/news-article.php?articleid=15 |title=Kinky Boots UK Tour {{!}} Casting Announced for the UK T... |website=www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706162501/http://www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/news-article.php?articleid=15 |archive-date=2018-07-06}}</ref> and most recently appeared in ''Road'' at Oldham Coliseum.
Lane has also acted in several stage productions. She has played the role of Rachel in ''Be More Martyn'' at
Hope Mill Theater in Manchester,<ref>{{cite news |last1=Bourne |first1=Diane |title=Coronation Street favourite Paula Lane to star in Martyn Hett play |url=https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/whats-on/theatre-news/corrie-paula-lane-martyn-hett-14559157 |access-date=4 May 2024 |publisher=Manchester Evening News |date=26 April 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |last1=Meads |first1=Glenn |title=Review: #BeMoreMartyn – The Boy with the Deirdre Tattoo |url=https://ilovemanchester.com/bemoremartyn-the-boy-with-the-deidre-tattoo |website=I Love Manchester |access-date=4 May 2024}}</ref> Lily in ''The Bengal Lily'' at [[Manchester Royal Exchange]],<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=|title=Paula Lane CV|url=https://www.unitedagents.co.uk/cv/13180/acting|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=2021-01-20|website=United Agents}}</ref> Lauren in the UK tour of ''[[Kinky Boots (musical)|Kinky Boots]]''.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/news-article.php?articleid=15 |title=Kinky Boots UK Tour {{!}} Casting Announced for the UK T... |website=www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180706162501/http://www.kinkybootsthemusical.co.uk/uk-tour/news-article.php?articleid=15 |archive-date=2018-07-06}}</ref> and most recently appeared in ''Road'' at Oldham Coliseum.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Lane married her long-term partner Tom Shaw in May 2014 at [[Leeds Cathedral]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/paula-lane-wedding-coronation-street-3559219|title=Pictured: Coronation Street stars turn out to see Paula Lane marry her childhood sweetheart|date=17 May 2014|work=mirror.co.uk}}</ref> They have a son and a daughter. Tom has also appeared in ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in 2017 and 2018 as [[List of Coronation Street characters (2017)#Kim Vaughan|Kim]] on a recurring basis.
Lane married her long-term partner Tom Shaw in May 2014 at [[Leeds Cathedral]].<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/3am/celebrity-news/paula-lane-wedding-coronation-street-3559219|title=Pictured: Coronation Street stars turn out to see Paula Lane marry her childhood sweetheart|date=17 May 2014|work=mirror.co.uk}}</ref> They have a son and a daughter. Tom has also appeared in ''[[Coronation Street]]'' in 2017 and 2018 as [[List of Coronation Street characters (2017)#Kim Vaughan|Kim Vaughan]] on a recurring basis.


==Filmography==
==Filmography==
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|''[[The Royal]]''
|''[[The Royal]]''
|Geraldine
|Geraldine
|2 episodes; "Dead Air" and "To Love and to Lose"
|2 episodes
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|rowspan=2|2009
|rowspan=2|2009
|''[[Heartbeat (UK TV series)|Heartbeat]]''
|''[[Heartbeat (UK TV series)|Heartbeat]]''
|Wendy Kelshaw
|Wendy Kelshaw
|1 episode: "School of Hard Knocks"
|Episode: "School of Hard Knocks"
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|''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]''
|''[[Doctors (2000 TV series)|Doctors]]''
|Anna Copping
|Anna Copping
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|''[[Terry Pratchett's Going Postal|Going Postal]]''
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|''[[Coronation Street]]''
|''[[Coronation Street]]''
|[[Kylie Platt]]
|[[Kylie Platt]]
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|2024–present
|2024–
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! Award
! Category
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! Work
! Result
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| [[16th National Television Awards]]
| [[16th National Television Awards]]
| Best Newcomer
| Best Newcomer
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a277960/national-television-awards-2011-nominees.html|title=National Television Awards 2011 - Nominees|last=Wightman|first=Catriona|date=21 September 2010 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=21 September 2010}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/tv/news/a277960/national-television-awards-2011-nominees.html|title=National Television Awards 2011 - Nominees|last=Wightman|first=Catriona|date=21 September 2010 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=21 September 2010}}</ref>
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| [[All About Soap|All About Soap Bubble Awards]]
| [[All About Soap|All About Soap Bubble Awards]]
| Best Newcomer
| Best Newcomer
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|title=In Full: All About Soap Bubble winners|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a311275/in-full-all-about-soap-bubble-winners/|publisher=Digital Spy|date=27 March 2011|access-date=10 June 2020}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|title=In Full: All About Soap Bubble winners|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a311275/in-full-all-about-soap-bubble-winners/|publisher=Digital Spy|date=27 March 2011|access-date=10 June 2020}}</ref>
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| [[The British Soap Awards]]
| [[The British Soap Awards]]
| [[British Soap Award for Villain of the Year|Villain of the Year]]
| [[British Soap Award for Villain of the Year|Villain of the Year]]
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=British Soap Awards 2011 voting opens|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/scoop/a307476/british-soap-awards-2011-voting-opens.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 February 2012|date=7 March 2011}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=British Soap Awards 2011 voting opens|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/scoop/a307476/british-soap-awards-2011-voting-opens.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=9 February 2012|date=7 March 2011}}</ref>
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| The British Soap Awards
| The British Soap Awards
| [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer|Best Newcomer]]
| [[British Soap Award for Best Newcomer|Best Newcomer]]
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=British Soap Awards 2011: The Winners|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a319276/british-soap-awards-2011-the-winners.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=14 May 2011}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title=British Soap Awards 2011: The Winners|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/a319276/british-soap-awards-2011-the-winners.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=14 May 2011}}</ref>
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| [[TV Choice|''TV Choice'' Awards]]
| [[TV Choice|''TV Choice'' Awards]]
| Best Soap Newcomer
| Best Soap Newcomer
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{won}}
| {{won}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' triumphs at TV Choice Awards|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a340238/eastenders-triumphs-at-tv-choice-awards.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=13 September 2011|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi]]|access-date=13 September 2011}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='EastEnders' triumphs at TV Choice Awards|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a340238/eastenders-triumphs-at-tv-choice-awards.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|date=13 September 2011|publisher=[[Hachette Filipacchi]]|access-date=13 September 2011}}</ref>
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| [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]]
| [[Inside Soap Awards|''Inside Soap'' Awards]]
| Best Newcomer
| Best Newcomer
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{shortlisted}}
| {{shortlisted}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a342413/inside-soap-awards-2011-the-full-winners-list.html|title=Inside Soap Awards 2011: The full winners list|last=Millar|first=Paul|date=26 September 2011 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/a342413/inside-soap-awards-2011-the-full-winners-list.html|title=Inside Soap Awards 2011: The full winners list|last=Millar|first=Paul|date=26 September 2011 |website=[[Digital Spy]]}}</ref>
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| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| Best Bitch
| Best Bitch
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{shortlisted}}
| {{shortlisted}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Coronation Street' leads ''Inside Soap'' Awards 2012 shortlist|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a406244/coronation-street-leads-inside-soap-awards-2012-shortlist.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 January 2013|date=17 September 2012}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|title='Coronation Street' leads ''Inside Soap'' Awards 2012 shortlist|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a406244/coronation-street-leads-inside-soap-awards-2012-shortlist.html|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 January 2013|date=17 September 2012}}</ref>
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| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| Best Actress
| Best Actress
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2013 - longlist nominees in full|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=2 August 2013|date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2013 - longlist nominees in full|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/scoop/a500154/inside-soap-awards-2013-longlist-nominees-in-full.html |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=2 August 2013|date=22 July 2013}}</ref>
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| [[19th National Television Awards]]
| [[19th National Television Awards]]
| Serial Drama Performance
| Serial Drama Performance
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a515908/corrie-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks-stars-up-for-ntas-full-list.html|title=Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks stars up for NTAs - full list|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=17 September 2013 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=20 September 2013}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/scoop/a515908/corrie-eastenders-emmerdale-hollyoaks-stars-up-for-ntas-full-list.html|title=Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale, Hollyoaks stars up for NTAs - full list|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=17 September 2013 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=20 September 2013}}</ref>
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| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| Best Actress
| Best Actress
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a587117/inside-soap-awards-2014-longlist-revealed.html|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2014 longlist revealed|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=29 July 2014 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s2/eastenders/news/a587117/inside-soap-awards-2014-longlist-revealed.html|title=''Inside Soap'' Awards 2014 longlist revealed|last=Dainty|first=Sophie|date=29 July 2014 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=29 July 2014}}</ref>
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| [[20th National Television Awards]]
| [[20th National Television Awards]]
| Serial Drama Performance
| Serial Drama Performance
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a603255/national-television-awards-2015-which-soap-stars-made-the-longlist.html |title=National Television Awards 2015 - Which soap stars made the long list? |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel |date=14 October 2014 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=10 January 2015}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/soaps/s3/coronation-street/news/a603255/national-television-awards-2015-which-soap-stars-made-the-longlist.html |title=National Television Awards 2015 - Which soap stars made the long list? |last=Kilkelly |first=Daniel |date=14 October 2014 |website=[[Digital Spy]] |access-date=10 January 2015}}</ref>
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| [[21st National Television Awards]]
| [[21st National Television Awards]]
| Serial Drama Performance
| Serial Drama Performance
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/national-television-awards-vote|title=National Television Awards 2016: Voting now open!|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=6 October 2015}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/national-television-awards-vote|title=National Television Awards 2016: Voting now open!|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=6 October 2015}}</ref>
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|-
| 2016
| 2016
| The British Soap Awards
| [[2016 British Soap Awards]]
| [[British Soap Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
| [[British Soap Award for Best Actress|Best Actress]]
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{nom}}
| {{nom}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a789178/british-soap-awards-2016-nominations-which-corrie-eastenders-emmerdale-and-hollyoaks-stars-are-up/|title=British Soap Awards 2016 nominations: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 April 2016|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/eastenders/news/a789178/british-soap-awards-2016-nominations-which-corrie-eastenders-emmerdale-and-hollyoaks-stars-are-up/|title=British Soap Awards 2016 nominations: Which Corrie, EastEnders, Emmerdale and Hollyoaks stars are up?|last=Kilkelly|first=Daniel|date=4 April 2016|work=[[Digital Spy]]|access-date=4 April 2016}}</ref>
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| ''TV Choice'' Awards
| ''TV Choice'' Awards
| Best Soap Actress
| Best Soap Actress
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{shortlisted}}
| {{shortlisted}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/tv-choice-awards-2016|title=TV Choice Awards 2016|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=27 June 2016}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.itv.com/coronationstreet/articles/tv-choice-awards-2016|title=TV Choice Awards 2016|publisher=[[ITV (TV network)|ITV]]|date=27 June 2016}}</ref>
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| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| Best Actress
| Best Actress
| ''Coronation Street''
| {{shortlisted}}
| {{shortlisted}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/26/coronation-street-and-emmerdale-lead-the-way-as-the-inside-soap-awards-shortlist-is-revealed-6148211/|title=Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale: ''Inside Soap'' Awards shortlist is revealed|last=Lindsay|first=Duncan|date=26 September 2016|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref>
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite news|url=http://metro.co.uk/2016/09/26/coronation-street-and-emmerdale-lead-the-way-as-the-inside-soap-awards-shortlist-is-revealed-6148211/|title=Coronation Street, EastEnders, Emmerdale: ''Inside Soap'' Awards shortlist is revealed|last=Lindsay|first=Duncan|date=26 September 2016|work=[[Metro (British newspaper)|Metro]]|access-date=4 October 2016}}</ref>
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| 2024
| ''Inside Soap'' Awards
| Best Newcomer
| ''Emmerdale''
| {{pending}}
| align="center" | <ref>{{cite web |last1=Harp |first1=Justin |title=Emmerdale's Tom and Belle story and EastEnders' Six drama among Inside Soap Award nominees |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/soaps/emmerdale/a61602668/inside-soap-awards-nominations-2024/ |website=[[Digital Spy]] |publisher=[[Hearst Communications]] |access-date=16 July 2024 |date=16 July 2024}}</ref>
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Latest revision as of 04:46, 12 November 2024

Paula Lane
Born (1986-04-17) 17 April 1986 (age 38)
Alma materRoyal Central School of Speech and Drama
OccupationActress
Years active2008–present
Known forCoronation Street; Emmerdale
Spouse
Tom Shaw
(m. 2014)
Children2

Paula Lane (born 17 April 1986)[1] is an English actress. She is best known for portraying the roles of Kylie Platt in ITV soap opera Coronation Street (2010–2016), and Ella Forster in the ITV soap opera Emmerdale (2024–present).

Early life

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Lane is originally from Hebden Bridge near Halifax.[2] Lane attended Halifax Catholic High School and then Huddersfield Technical College.[3] At the age of 19 she was accepted to train at the prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama in London, graduating in 2008 with a 1st class honours degree in acting. On finishing drama school, Lane was cast immediately in the ITV 1960s-based drama Heartbeat where she made her television debut playing a teacher, Wendy Kelshaw, in the episode "School Of Hard Knocks".

Career

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Lane's other appearances include Sky's TV adaptation of Going Postal by Terry Pratchett, The Royal, Doctors and BBC's Call the Midwife.[4] Lane was also featured in the short film War Wounds alongside Stephen Mangan. In 2024 Lane joined Emmerdale, playing character Ella Forster.[5]

Coronation Street

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Lane joined Coronation Street in 2010, portraying Kylie Platt, half-sister of established character Becky McDonald (Katherine Kelly).

She departed her role as Kylie Platt in 2014, when she left for maternity leave. Lane returned in June 2015. On 9 February 2016, it was confirmed that Lane was to leave for maternity leave for her second pregnancy but this time she would not be returning and she would leave the soap permanently. Her character was killed off in episodes aired on 15 July 2016. The last episode in which she appeared aired on 20 July 2016.

Theatre

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Lane has also acted in several stage productions. She has played the role of Rachel in Be More Martyn at Hope Mill Theater in Manchester,[6][7] Lily in The Bengal Lily at Manchester Royal Exchange,[8] Lauren in the UK tour of Kinky Boots.[9] and most recently appeared in Road at Oldham Coliseum.

Personal life

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Lane married her long-term partner Tom Shaw in May 2014 at Leeds Cathedral.[10] They have a son and a daughter. Tom has also appeared in Coronation Street in 2017 and 2018 as Kim Vaughan on a recurring basis.

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2008, 2011 The Royal Geraldine 2 episodes
2009 Heartbeat Wendy Kelshaw Episode: "School of Hard Knocks"
Doctors Anna Copping Episode: "Tracing the Lines"
2010 War Wounds Nurse Gemma Short film
Going Postal Princess Television film
2010–2016 Coronation Street Kylie Platt 616 episodes
2021 Call the Midwife Vera Sands
2022 Father Brown Emily Harris Series 9
2023 City 17 Chell Series 24
2024–present Emmerdale Ella Forster Regular role

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result Ref.
2011 16th National Television Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Nominated [11]
2011 All About Soap Bubble Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Nominated [12]
2011 The British Soap Awards Villain of the Year Coronation Street Nominated [13]
2011 The British Soap Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Nominated [14]
2011 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Newcomer Coronation Street Won [15]
2011 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Coronation Street Shortlisted [16]
2012 Inside Soap Awards Best Bitch Coronation Street Shortlisted [17]
2013 Inside Soap Awards Best Actress Coronation Street Nominated [18]
2014 19th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Coronation Street Nominated [19]
2014 Inside Soap Awards Best Actress Coronation Street Nominated [20]
2015 20th National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Coronation Street Nominated [21]
2016 21st National Television Awards Serial Drama Performance Coronation Street Nominated [22]
2016 2016 British Soap Awards Best Actress Coronation Street Nominated [23]
2016 TV Choice Awards Best Soap Actress Coronation Street Shortlisted [24]
2016 Inside Soap Awards Best Actress Coronation Street Shortlisted [25]
2024 Inside Soap Awards Best Newcomer Emmerdale Pending [26]

References

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