With the cold winter weather still around and many of us still recovering from Christmas celebrations, it's the perfect time to stay in, binge a new series, stick on a favourite film or listen to a classic song.
But as you do so, it's likely you'll come across a famous star who hails from our region. Over the decades, Greater Manchester has produced a huge catalogue of talent - and continues to do so.
From stars of the stage to those catapulted to Hollywood fame, the region has never been short of local legends, The Manchester Evening News previously reported. Before they rose to stardom, they grew up in our towns, worked in the area and even started their careers on our doorstep.
