Corrie casts actor with Downs Syndrome.

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  • Adrian_Ward1Adrian_Ward1 Posts: 13,119
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    A relative for Cathy too. Could be good.
  • SoapAddict99SoapAddict99 Posts: 688
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    Great to see some Diversity, and great to give Cathy a relative. Despite some people's negative reactions to Cathy I really like her quirky nature + I am a huge fan of the actress as she has been in Waterloo road, The Syndicate etc. I think as long as they keep it to her only having one relative here it'll be good. I'd rather not a huge family be brought in for her however it'll be interesting to see how Roy/Cathy/Alex interact and if they live together in Roy's. Overall I am glad they are slowly progressing the friendship and I am glad that they are going to have a big role in the live (Roy and Cathy) as I buy them as a blossoming couple.
  • Adrian_Ward1Adrian_Ward1 Posts: 13,119
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    Great to see some Diversity, and great to give Cathy a relative. Despite some people's negative reactions to Cathy I really like her quirky nature + I am a huge fan of the actress as she has been in Waterloo road, The Syndicate etc. I think as long as they keep it to her only having one relative here it'll be good. I'd rather not a huge family be brought in for her however it'll be interesting to see how Roy/Cathy/Alex interact and if they live together in Roy's. Overall I am glad they are slowly progressing the friendship and I am glad that they are going to have a big role in the live (Roy and Cathy) as I buy them as a blossoming couple.

    Great post. Melanie Hill is great. I like Cathy too.
  • Hank1234Hank1234 Posts: 3,756
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    First adult downs actor in soap?
  • Adrian_Ward1Adrian_Ward1 Posts: 13,119
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    Hank1234 wrote: »
    First adult downs actor in soap?

    http://eastenders.wikia.com/wiki/Craig_Moon

    Michael Moons secret brother Craig had downs. Although he wasn't a regular.
  • [Deleted User][Deleted User] Posts: 3,370
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    Hank1234 wrote: »
    First adult downs actor in soap?
    Emmerdale have had one for 4 years,admittedly not yet adult and Dutch TV did one (may still do) with only Down's actors.
  • Hank1234Hank1234 Posts: 3,756
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    Wyezed wrote: »
    Emmerdale have had one for 4 years,admittedly not yet adult and Dutch TV did one (may still do) with only Down's actors.

    There's been a few babies... I meant grown up
  • curvybabescurvybabes Posts: 13,223
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    Great to see some Diversity, and great to give Cathy a relative. Despite some people's negative reactions to Cathy I really like her quirky nature + I am a huge fan of the actress as she has been in Waterloo road, The Syndicate etc. I think as long as they keep it to her only having one relative here it'll be good. I'd rather not a huge family be brought in for her however it'll be interesting to see how Roy/Cathy/Alex interact and if they live together in Roy's. Overall I am glad they are slowly progressing the friendship and I am glad that they are going to have a big role in the live (Roy and Cathy) as I buy them as a blossoming couple.

    Good post I also really like Melanie, Cathy though has been quite a difficult character to like I am warming to her I think bringing in her nephew is a good idea.
  • Janet PlankJanet Plank Posts: 10,228
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    I don't like the character of Cathy, or the way she is using Roy.
    I look forward to seeing Alex; good luck to him. :)
  • Chiltons CaneChiltons Cane Posts: 23,587
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    Keeping the PC brigade happy ;)
  • pegasus2pegasus2 Posts: 5,293
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    Wyezed wrote: »
    Emmerdale have had one for 4 years,admittedly not yet adult and Dutch TV did one (may still do) with only Down's actors.
    When Billy Mitchell's daughter, Janet EE, was cast it was said the intention was to watch her grow into adulthood.
  • GracieLGracieL Posts: 4,307
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    Oh yay, another PC character for this ever bursting at the seems cast.
  • KeibroKeibro Posts: 2,728
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    GracieL wrote: »
    Oh yay, another PC character for this ever bursting at the seems cast.

    I think it's important that people with disabilities are visible in the soaps. The actor was cast as the result of a workshop for people with disabilities.

    Don't rubbish it before the character has even appeared.
  • pumpkinlattes33pumpkinlattes33 Posts: 8,326
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    Janet from EE and Minnie from Hollyoaks also have Down's Syndrome.
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