The actress, who made her debut as the grandmother of the Street's first Muslim family in 2014, drew on the tragic death of her mum Eunice after a stroke in 1999 to access the emotion needed to make her performance as realistic as possible. In an exclusive interview, Shelley, 64, tells The Sun on Sunday how making some of the darker scenes took a toll on her emotionally — but adds that she is “proud” knowing how many people she has helped. Hard-hitting: Coronation Street star Shelley King has discussed her 'disturbing' domestic abuse storyline on the hit ITV soap During the explosive episode, it will see a … Coronation Street 's Yasmeen Metcalfe has been gracing our screens for six years now, but actress Shelley King says she has no intention of giving up the role any time soon. Coronation Street's Shelley King has revealed that her character's coercive control storyline will get “darker” and “mentally brutal” over the next year. Coronation Street is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings. Shelley King, Actress: Code 46. Shelley King (born 25 September 1955) is a British-Indian actress, known for her roles as Jay Harper on the BBC drama series Angels and Yasmeen Nazir on the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. “A lot of the messages I’ve been getting are from people saying, ‘That’s happening to me’. Coronation Street (2014–) Partner(s) Trilby James: Shelley King (born 25 September 1955) is a British-Indian actress, known for her roles as Jay Harper on the BBC One drama series, Angels, from 1978 to 1980; and Yasmeen Nazir on the ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, from 2014 onwards. On average, two women a week are killed by their partners. The gruesome scenes sparked more than 270 Ofcom complaints. The storyline has been going on for two years and at times it was difficult to unwind. Yasmeen is set … The Corrie actress, who plays Yasmeen Nazir, confidently said she was an … Shelley King, 62, was born September 25, 1955 and is an actress. “Corrie is informing people there is help out there. Shelley King thinks women are the "driving force" behind 'Coronation Street's success. Shelley attended La Martinere for Girls and learned English and French. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Shelley plays Yasmeen Nazir in Coronation Street, Coronation Street's Yasmeen Nazir tries to save Rana from the sick deal between her parents and Zeedan, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Coronation Street spoilers: Asha Alahan and Corey Brent move into Leanne Battersby’s old flat. Domestic abuse is not always physical and coercive control can cover threats, humiliation and intimidation. CORONATION Street star Shelley King has told how she struggled to switch off after filming her character’s harrowing coercive control storyline and could not stop thinking about the real-life victims. I was remembering my mother’s sudden stroke. The actress, 63, couldn't resist teasing her character Yasmeen Nazir's fate … She was a huge Corrie fan. She is the daughter of Bev Unwin (Susie Blake). These stories were weaved into the scripts. Shelley's character Yasmeen Nazir made her first appearance on The Street in July 2014. In an exclusive interview, Shelley, 64, tells The Sun on Sunday how making some of the darker scenes took a toll on her emotionally — but adds that … During lockdown, there has been a surge in domestic violence as people are trapped in homes with their abusers. The following is a list of characters who currently appear in the programme, listed in order of first appearance. Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed her own life echoes the soap's lesbian romance storyline. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Bev Unwin (also Baker) is played by Susie Blake.Prior to her arrival on the Street, Bev had owned a pub with her husband, until he died. Shelley King has dropped a major Coronation Street spoiler on The Chase Celebrity Special. “I’m a theatre actor — and all actors, in order to give an acceptable, truthful and vulnerable performance, have to open themselves up to the situation of the person they are portraying. “One woman of 80 shared her story with me. View our online Press Pack. It’s such a shame she never got to see me on the Street.”. If you miss any of the episodes, you can watch them on the ITV Hub. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. And that’s what Corrie has been doing. Shelley, who has worked tirelessly with the Stroke Association to raise awareness of the dangers, told us: “This has been one of the most traumatic experiences. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Shelley King and the Coronation Street team discuss Yasmeen's coercive control storyline, following Geoff's latest horrific act. She had previously played an extra between 2014-17 named Mrs Quinanuma. Yasmeen runs the Community Centre on Victoria Street. 'Coronation Street' actress Shelley King says her co-star Ian Bartholomew feels like a member of her family, but admitted the pair do row from time to time before apologising to one another. References. Don’t say, ‘It never happens’ because it does and it might happen to you. To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. “I felt a heaviness. We take a look at the life and career of this soap actress, SHELLEY King is a well known face in soap land, thanks to playing Yasmeen Nazir in Coronation. Shelley King has been seen avoiding Coronation Street's social distancing rules by posing for photos with a fan.. Shelley says: “Good storytelling can involve exploring difficult subjects. Coronation Street is a British television soap opera first broadcast on ITV on 9 December 1960. It was a feeling that not everything is right in the world. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, Shelley King said she could not stop thinking about the real-life victims whilst filming Corrie, Shelley, 64, told The Sun on Sunday how making some of the darker scenes took a toll on her emotionally, Shelley is pictured with her wife Trilby James, Last week Corrie viewers watched as Yasmeen stabbed Geoff in the neck with a broken bottle after he attacked her with a knife, The gruesome scenes of domestic abuse sparked more than 270 Ofcom complaints, Audrey 'forgets' Yasmeen's up in court for attempted murder on Coronation Street, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). To inquire about a licence to reproduce material, visit our Syndication site. The scenes in question see her character Yasmeen Metcalf being emotionally abused by husband Geoff, culminating in her stabbing him with a wine bottle when he attacked her with a knife. Coronation Street star Shelley King has revealed why Yasmeen was the right fit for the ongoing coercive control storyline She was born in Calcutta, India to Kelly King, a much respected photographer. Yasmeen was brought in as Kal Nazir's (Jimi Mistry) mother and the wife of Sharif Nazir (Marc Anwar). “You have to rehearse and make connections that are often painful. View our online Press Pack. It’s such an important issue to tackle — that’s why I love it. Shelley Unwin (also Barlow) is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera, Coronation Street, played by Sally Lindsay. In the first three weeks of lockdown that more than doubled, with 14 women and two children losing their lives. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Coronation Street star Shelley Kelly has candidly discussed how acting out scenes of domestic abuse affected her. On each of these days it is on at 7.30 to 8pm and then 8.30 to 9pm. Shelley says: “The past few months were tiring to film. Bev has two daughters Shelley (Sally Lindsay) and Sharon Unwin, who dies in March 2003.. After her daughter Sharon's death, Bev moves into The Rovers Return Inn, where she works as barmaid alongside her daughter Shelley who is pub manager. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. Coronation Street resident Yasmeen Nazir (played by Shelley King) has been seen under the coercive control of her manipulative partner, Geoff … They’re watching the storyline and are now seeking help.”. Shelley King is an actress who will play Gina from September 2020. Last week they watched as Yasmeen stabbed Geoff in the neck with a broken bottle after he attacked her with a knife. Meghan's 'beyond the pale attack on Kate Middleton was William's final straw', Lineker pulls out of BT Sport Champions League coverage after Covid scare, Woman caught 'having sex in park' says trousers were off as she spilled drink, 60m more Pfizer jabs secured for UK in autumn booster drive to prevent 3rd wave, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Shelley and the writers worked with domestic abuse charity Women’s Aid and talked to victims about their experiences. The hard-hitting plot, which saw her character Yasmeen Metcalfe suffer at the hands of twisted husband Geoff, played by Ian Bartholomew, 65, is one of the most talked-about in years. “But there is help out there and you don’t have to tolerate it.”. Other websites. Calli Kitson Thursday 22 Apr 2021 10:00 pm. Shelley says: “Having met these people, I feel a strong sense of responsibility to them. Shelley King’s partner Trilby James, has admitted watching Geoff and Yasmeen scenes in Coronation Street caused her to have a nightmare. “But in a strangely positive way, I am getting messages from people all the time. “Somewhere, behind some door, a man or woman is being treated badly. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. You’ve got to get it right.”. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. She died in my dad’s arms. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Coronation Street star Shelley King has warned that her character Yasmeen Metcalfe may be manipulated into giving her abusive husband Geoff … The 64-year-old actress - who plays Yasmeen Nazir on the ITV soap - … Shelley King has become a household name since joining Coronation Street in 2014 as the Yasmeen Nazir. Coronation Street actress Shelley King, who plays Yasmeen Nazir, has revealed she doesn’t want to leave the soap. Shelley King was born on September 25, 1955 in Calcutta, West Bengal, India. The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. And it could not have come at a more relevant time, with a sharp rise in domestic violence since lockdown — and an emergency summit on the issue hosted by Prime Minister Boris Johnson taking place next week. Shelley, who plays Yasmeen … Meghan's 'beyond the pale attack on Kate Middleton was William's final straw', Lineker pulls out of BT Sport Champions League coverage after Covid scare, Woman caught 'having sex in park' says trousers were off as she spilled drink, 60m more Pfizer jabs secured for UK in autumn booster drive to prevent 3rd wave, ©News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Commenting is currently disabled on this article. News Corp is a network of leading companies in the worlds of diversified media, news, education, and information services. We take a look at the life and career of this star... Shelley King, 62, was born September 25, 1955 and is an actress. It’s not something you ever forget. The Nazirs are the soap's first Muslim family. Her storyline has helped Coronation Street pull in more than eight million viewers throughout the lockdown. Before joining Coronation Street, she was best known for playing Jay Harper in 70s TV show Angels. But Shelley is proud of what Corrie has done to highlight the issue of coercive control, which became an offence in the UK in 2015. She is an actress, known for Code 46 (2003), Silent Witness (1996) and See How They Run (1999). Shelley King is getting used to women stopping her in the street and confiding their harrowing stories of domestic abuse. “I’ve heard the most distressing stories from women and men from so many different backgrounds and cultures. For other inquiries, Contact Us. She was born in Calcutta, India to Kelly King, a much respected photographer. Present characters Regular characters. Coronation Street’s Shelley King has revealed that the ending to the shocking Geoff and Yasmeen Metcalfe abuse storyline might be changed. 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