Coronation Street’s Catherine Tyldesley on releasing her debut album
ACTRESS Catherine appeared in BBC drama Lilies in 2007 before starring in Emmerdale for two months in 2010.
Since 2011, she’s starred as Eva Price in Coronation Street and this month releases her debut album, Rise. Catherine, 33, lives with her personal trainer husband Tom Pitfield and their 19-month-old son Alfie in Greater Manchester.
A lot of the songs have a real personal meaning to me
Are you excited about your album?
I’m really excited. A lot of the songs have a real personal meaning to me and I hope that comes through.I sang Baby Mine to Alfie every day when I was pregnant, and now I sing him to sleep with it.
Has your X Factor-winning Corrie co-star Shayne Ward given you any advice?
Shayne’s wonderful; I think the world of him and he’s really opened my eyes to some new techniques. We do sometimes perform together at charity events so who knows – maybe we’ll record together in the future.
On screen, Shayne’s character Aidan has been a bit of a naughty boy…
That’s right. Eva is caught in a love triangle at the moment as, unbeknown to her, Aidan has had a one-night stand with Maria. He’s got feelings for both girls and this is played out right through until next year. I’m really looking forward to Eva finding out as she does have a very feisty side.
Will we get fisticuffs on the cobbles?
I hope so. Eva’s excited about spending Christmas with Aidan and everything is a little bit fairy-tale, so they’re building it up for a huge showdown. I’ve been doing some boxing training, so I’m sure Eva will be ready if the moment arises!
Are you looking forward to your first off-screen Christmas as a married woman?
We can’t wait. Alfie is a little bit older and more aware, so I’m sure he’ll be excited. Christmas is very much afamily time for me. I like to spend it catching up with people I don’t get to see that often.
Corrie's Catherine Tyldesley swaps acting for singing
What do you think is the biggest misconception about you?
That I’m going to be a little bit dizzy like Eva, but I’m not.
What’s the best piece of advice you’ve received?
Follow your dreams.
Catherine’s album is out now. She will also perform live at The Lowry theatre in Salford on December 3. Visit cathtyldesley.official store.co.uk.