Ellie Louise Leach was born on 15th March 2001 in Bury, Manchester. Ellie had an interest in acting from a young age. Her first appearance on TV was in a Staples back to school advert and she later landed a role in BBC daytime drama Moving On. Her most notable role is that of Faye Windass in Coronation Street. Ellie's cousin is actress Brooke Vincent, who plays Sophie Webster in Coronation Street.