CORONATION Street star Ellie Leach looks worlds apart from her character as she glammed up for a night out.
The actress – who plays Faye Windass on the ITV soap – looked stunning in a black figure-hugging dress with cut-out detail.
Ellie, 21, flashed a big smile as she enjoyed a cocktails at The Blues Kitchen in Manchester.
The soap star styled her brunette tresses in loose waves and gave her classic look a pop of colour with some bright red lipstick.
Faye, who works at Underworld factory, usually opts for casual attire on the cobbles.
Ellie’s stunning transformation wowed her celebrity pals who raced to comment.
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Former co-star Lucy Fallon wrote: Oh my god my jaw is on the floor.”
Alexandra Mardell agreed: “Gooooorjjjj 
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Brooke Vincent posted a string of heart emojis.
It comes after Ellie shared a rare snap of her boyfriend Reagan Pettman on their romantic holiday.
Ellie looked a far cry from her character on the cobbles in her holiday snaps.
She looked fresh-faced as she showed off her natural beauty as she posed alongside Reagan.
The elegant star kept her style simple wearing a spaghetti-strapped top.
Reagan looked smart in a black t-shirt as they posed with a huge swimming pool as the stunning backdrop.
It’s not the first time Ellie has stunned fans with her transformation away from the set.
She looked worlds away from her TV character as she celebrated her birthday.
The actress looked stunning with wavy hair and a natural makeup look.
Ellie rocked a green beret and chic long-sleeved black top to ring in her 21st birthday.
Ellie’s big party comes after she signed a new contract to stay on the soap.
She will be sticking around on the Cobbles for at least another year after bosses asked her to stay on following the exit of two characters.
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A source said: “Ellie is a huge talent and bosses are delighted she’s signed a new contract.
“She’s really proved herself time and time again, most recently after the accident which caused Ted’s death. There’s lots more to come from her and some exciting storylines ahead.”
