Corrie star announces surprise engagement – 23 years after she first met partner

CORONATION Street actress Saira Choudhry has got engaged to her long term partner – more than 23 years after they first met.

The 40-year-old, who also starred in Hollyoaks, shared her big announcement this evening as she posted a snap of her new bling – just moments after businessman Marcus Jackson got down on one knee.  



Corrie star announces surprise engagement – 23 years after she first met partner
Saira Choudhry has revealed she is engaged

Corrie star announces surprise engagement – 23 years after she first met partner
The star shared a picture of the special moment

Sharing a picture of them together outside Edinburgh Castle, the soap actress wrote: “I said yesss

💍
Mrs Jackson it is then

❤
love you @jaxson_2013 Met you 23 years ago.

“Who knew our journey would lead us here. Here’s to our next chapter #gettingmarried #fiance #newyearseve #proposal #Edinburghcastle.”

Saira’s followers – including some of her former Hollyoaks co-stars – were quick to congratulate her on the news.

Sarah Lawrence, who played Darlene on the show, wrote: “You deserve all the happiness in the world my girl.”

While another commented: “Congratulations. Awesome news for NYE.”

The couple are seeing in the New Year in Scotland with pals and now plan to party the night away as they celebrate their news.

The actress is best known for playing reporter Naila Badil in Coronation Street, on and off between 2013 and 2019.

Before that, she played troubled schoolgirl Anita Roy in Hollyoaks for four years between 2008 – 2012.

Saira has also appeared in a string of other TV roles including Cold Feet, Life and No Offence. She also currently stars in CBBC series Dodger.



Corrie star announces surprise engagement – 23 years after she first met partner
She played Anita on Hollyoaks for four years

Corrie star announces surprise engagement – 23 years after she first met partner
Saira as reporter Nalia in Corrie
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