Born:
April 17, 1986
in
Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire
Best Known For:
Playing Kylie Platt in Coronation Street.
Early-life:
Born in Hebden Bridge, West Yorkshire, on April 17, 1986, Paula studied acting at the Central School of Speech and Drama. She made her TV acting debut in a 2009 episode of Heartbeat.
Career:
She went on to make guest appearances in Doctors, Going Postal and The Royal before landing the role of Kylie in Coronation Street. She made her Corrie debut in August 2010 and was introduced as Becky McDonald's half-sister. Kylie has been involved in a number of high-profile storylines. She demonstrated her love of money by selling her son, Max, to Becky for £20,000. Kylie went on to marry David Platt, and fell pregnant a month after having a one-night stand with David's brother, Nick.
Quote:
'I'm not bothered about people worrying about what I'm wearing, how much money I'm making, or what car I'm driving.'
Trivia:
Lane won the Best Soap Newcomer gong at the 2011 TV Quick Awards. She has been in a long-term relationship with fellow actor Tom Shaw since she was 17.