Alexandra Mardell

Alexandra Mardell (born 27 July 1993) is an English actress known for her role as Emma Brooker in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She won the British Soap Award for Best Newcomer in 2019 for her portrayal of the character. Mardell was born in Leeds on 27 July 1993 and attended Batley Grammar School. She studied acting at the Guildford School of Acting and graduated in 2018. Her professional acting debut was in an episode of the ITV crime drama series Vera in 2017. Mardell also starred in the short film Chocolate Pieces the same year. In 2021, she announced her engagement to fellow actor Joe Parker.