Alison King is one of Coronation Street's most famous faces.
The 49-year-old actor is renowned for her role as Carla Connor in Weatherfield. The character first arrived on the Cobbles in 2006 and quickly became a fan favourite on the show as she rose to the top of the Underworld factory.
Carla has played a key part in some of the soap's most dramatic storylines and has endured a rollercoaster marriage to Peter Barlow. The two are currently enjoying a settled period in their relationship, but Carla is about to face a new threat.