

She said: "Even though they both have no interest in acting and didn’t understand the industry, they have always told me to pursue whatever makes me happy. "The cast and crew are so committed, so talented - it is like a slick well oiled machine." Erin's love of performing was ignited at an early age and she heaped praise on the support her parents have provided on her journey to turn her passion into a career. They are genuinely the nicest bunch of people I have ever met. She said: "Everyone from the security guards, catering staff and every single cast member made me feel so welcome. She said: "Heading to the Corrie cobbles from tonight to play Crystal Hyde and cause a little bit of chaos."Įrin admitted she was nervous on her first day but heaped praise on her co-stars as she was quickly welcomed into the Corrie family. READ MORE: Paddy McGuinness shares health problem after ex Christine spots signsĮrin shared a snap on Instagram outside the famous Rovers Return ahead of her first episode as she teased a turbulent stint in Weatherfield. She told the ECHO: "It’s such an iconic show and I couldn’t believe I was going to be able to walk down the Cobbles let alone be on the show with so many other incredible actors."

The actor landed the role after a tough audition process and said it was "surreal" when she found out she was going to appear on Corrie. The character made the trip to Weatherfield for Daisy Midgeley's wedding and became embroiled in one of the ITV long-running show's major storylines. The 29-year-old soap star from Liverpool made her onscreen debut as Crystal Hyde in last week's episodes. Erin Austen has lit up the screen since she arrived on Coronation Street.
