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Jessica Sansome

Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey told 'I love you' by former co-star as soap pals rush to pay tribute

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey was told 'I love you' by her former co-star as she was flooded with tributes after a gorgeous pre-birthday displaye After dazzling on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards last weekend, the actress ditched Manchester and headed for Greece.

Tanisha, who is known for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap, appears to have headed off to Santorini according to her social media updates as she celebrates her 21st birthday on Friday (June 9).

Taking to Instagram as she enjoyed the last evening of being 20, Tanisha looked gorgeous in a snap as she sat down for dinner just as the sun continued to shine brightly among the blue skies.

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"Santorini has my heart now," she captioned the post which was quickly flooded with compliments. Millie Gibson, who played Corrie teenage tearaway Kelly Neelan, replied: "My beauty," while Jenny Connor actress Sally Ann Matthews said: "Love you."

Sally Carman-Duttine, who stars as Abi Webster in the ITV soap, wrote: "Beauty," with a string of yellow hearts. And fans were quick to comment too.

@mike.9434 said: "You look absolutely gorgeous." @niallfadden commented: "Beautiful Tanisha." @nicole.dell.125 wrote: "Oh she’s a beaut." @x_amy.allen_x replied: "Bloody gorgeous." @maxinefionakane shared: "You’re stunning. Going to santorini in October….can’t wait."

Tanisha looked gorgeous as she headed out before her 21st birthday (Tanisha Gorey Instagram)

And as the clock struck 12, more messages came flooding in for Tanisha as she turned 21. Among the first to send their wishes was Millie, who left Corrie last year and is soon set to star in Doctor Who as the doctor's new sidekick.

Posting a picture of the pair out together to her Instagram Story, she wrote: "Happiest of birthdays to my beautiful Tanisah," with a red heart. A follow-up post showed the pair holding up a massive card given to Mille when she left Corrie.

"Miss and love you forever," the actress said. "She's living it up in the sun eating carbonate where she belongs." Meanwhile, more of Tanisha's co-stars have also been sharing their messages.

Millie was quick to share her message (Tanisha Gorey Instagram)

Ellie Leach, who recently left Corrie herself after 12 years playing Faye Windass, sheared a photo of them at Corrie's summer party last year with Daisy Midgeley actress Charlotte Jordan and said: "Happy 21st Birthday gorgeous girl."

Nina Lucas star Mollie Gallagher also shared a cute selfie of them both glammed up in matching black dresses for an event and said: "HAPPY 21ST BIRTHDAY @tanisha.gorey. Have the best time on your hols. Love from Mol and your girl Nina."

Adam Hussain also sweetly shared a birthday tribute (Tanisha Gorey Instagram)

On-screen brother Adam Hussain, known for playing Aadi Alahan on-screen, also didn't forget to send his own message. Posting a selfie of the pair giving peace signs to the camera while on the Salford-based set, he wrote: "Happy 21st birthday to my on-screen sis!

"You are an amazing person and there's no one else I'd rather have getting on my nerves [crying laughing emoji]. Here's to many more years to come," he added with a red heart emoji,

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