Tupele Dorgu | |
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Born |
Preston, Lancashire, England |
13 December 1977
Occupation | Actress, voice over artist |
Years active | 2003–present |
Notable work | Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street & Dr Berrington in Hollyoaks |
Television |
Coronation Street (2004–2010) Strictly African Dancing (2005) Soapstar Superstar (2007) Hollyoaks (2015–) |
Spouse(s) | Mark Flanagan (married 2009) |
Tupele Dorgu (born 13 December 1977 in Preston, Lancashire) is an English actress and voice over artist. She is best known for playing the role of Kelly Crabtree in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street from 2004 to 2010.
Dorgu was educated in and around the Preston area; she attended St Clare's Primary School, Our Lady's High School and latterly at Kirkham Grammar School. Her mother is of Irish and English descent and her father is from Nigeria.
Dorgu has also appeared in Merseybeat, Loose Women, Casualty (2004), Doctors and Strictly African Dancing.
Dorgu has performed in many musicals including La Cage Aux Folles, Three Minute Heroes, and the West End production of Mamma Mia!.
Dorgu left her role as Kelly Crabtree in Coronation Street in March 2010.
In winter 2010, Dorgu starred as the Sorceress in the pantomime Robin Hood at the Theatre Royal in Newcastle from 30 November until 15 January 2011. In mid-2011, she made a brief appearance on the BBC's Waterloo Road as newcomer Keeley James.
Dorgu starred as Velma Kelly in the 2012 UK tour of Chicago.