Pregnant Catherine Tyldesley looked stunning as she stepped back in front of the cameras on her home turf as she said she was 'ready to pop.'
The proud Salfordian is the face of the city's Home is on the High Street campaign film to supporting Salford businesses.
Former Coronation Street star Catherine stars in a short film which will be shown on Connected TV in Salford for the next fortnight.
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Cath, who played Eva Price in Corrie from 2011 to 2018, said: " “It was great to be asked to be involved with this campaign Being from Salford myself, and living locally - anyone who knows me will know I’m always championing the city that I love, talking about the great things it has to offer.
"I had such a fun time shooting the film and talking to staff working in lovely independent shops and cafes.
"I’m very excited and can’t wait for everyone to see it!”
This week Cath, who is expecting a baby girl with her husband Tom Pitfield, shared a new snap of herself on Instagram showing off her growing bum as she said: "Oooooooh this momma is ready to pop!!!
"Not long now baby girl! We are so ready for this next chapter with you by our side! It feels like I’ve been with-child since 1942."
The TV star, who went on to play Karen Norris in the sitcom Scarborough after Corrie, added that she's 'cherishing' being pregnant with her second child.
"Cherishing every kick and hiccup - cuddling the heck out of my bump.
"Nesting like a crazy lady, and living my best 'carb life.'"
She added the hashtag '#bumplove' and encouraged: "Keep going momma bears!! We got this!!"
Catherine, who has a seven-year-old son Alfie with Tom, announced the joyous news in October that she was pregnant.
"I can’t tell you how utterly blessed we feel right now," she wrote on her Instagram.
!!e are so happy to announce that @tompitfieldphotography, Alfie and I are expecting a baby.
!It’s been tough keeping this a secret let me tell you!!!
Last month she told how each day has brought 'new obstacles' because of her hormone sensitivity.
"Some days I am met with loss of vision at several points during the day through ocular, hormone related migraines," Cath said.
"I have had to pull over in my car and ride out vision loss, crying on my own till it passes…But baby needs those hormones to flourish. For me it’s an inconvenience- to her its staying alive."
She continued: "My pregnancy insomnia means that some days , I can barely get out of bed.
"I can’t ignore my body- it’s doing it’s(sic) thing. Yes it’s hard - but my daughter is strong and thriving. That is what matters the most."
To view the film click here.
