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Coronation Street star Faye Brookes, who recently tied the knot with her long-time friend Iwan Lewis, is set to rebrand herself with a new married name.
Speaking after her wedding, the 36-year-old actress revealed: "I'm changing my name and I'm no longer going to be known as Faye Brookes. Not a lot of people in the industry do this, but I'm so proud and so excited to see what could come of that idea of introducing myself to the world as Faye Alicia Lewis which is now my full name."
Brookes, who portrayed Kate Connor on the soap opera from 2015 to 2019, has been keeping busy with various stage and TV roles, including a successful run on Dancing On Ice in 2021. However, she confessed that she's planning to take a breather from work following her August 23rd nuptials.
"Everyone there [at the wedding] that I've worked with is like, 'What are you doing next?' I'm like, 'Nothing,'' she shared with OK! Magazine. "Maybe it's a good idea for me to step out of the limelight for a little bit and see what job could come my way. What could be the right thing for me as Faye Alicia Lewis?"
Faye Brooks has revealed her new identity after marrying Iwan Lewis (Instagram)
The former Corrie star admits that not many people in the entertainment industry rebrand themselves (Instagram)The wedding day was nothing short of "magical" for Faye and Iwan, who said 'I do' in front of 200 guests at St. John The Baptist church in the Cotswolds village of Shipton Moyne, followed by a reception nearby. Reflecting on the event, Faye said: "It was everything I dreamt of and more."
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After a whirlwind relationship, theatre boss Iwan was left "lost for words at points during the day, it was amazing," as he recounted his romance with Faye. The pair first crossed paths while Faye was wowing crowds on stage in the production of Legally Blonde, and it wasn't long before she fell head over heels for him.
The couple's rapid-fire romance took fans by surprise when they announced their engagement merely four months later. Iwan, smitten and sure of his feelings, wasted no time in popping the all-important question to Faye, who he knew was 'The One' from the moment he laid eyes on her.
Despite not having celebrated their first anniversary as a couple yet, the duo plunged into wedding planning, dedicating six months to crafting their perfect day. Faye was a vision in an off-the-shoulder gown, complete with a stunning lace corset and a show-stopping meringue skirt. The soap star opted for a half-up, half-down hairstyle, allowing her minimal bridal makeup to shine, perfectly complementing her radiant happiness.
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