'Coronation Street' Michelle Keegan: 'Tina's feistiness helps me win prizes'

Coronation Street star Michelle Keegan has credited her character's "feisty" nature for her string of 'Sexiest Female' triumphs.

The actress, who plays Rovers barmaid Tina McIntyre, has won the title at various award ceremonies during her time at the show and has been tipped to pick up the prize for the third year running at tonight's Inside Soap Awards.

Keegan told The Sun: "Tina being feisty makes people vote for her. It's a huge compliment and I pinch myself, I'm so flattered.

"Since day one, I haven't changed how I am or what I wear. I don't really want to wear lots of make-up, even on nights out I don't get too over-the-top glammed. I don't feel that pressure to ooze sexiness. I go to Tesco in baggy jumpers.

"I'm constantly wearing jeans and a top and I've always got my hair up. I don't wear it down a lot of the time. Tina always wears tinted moisturiser and mascara and that's what I wear."

Keegan also pledged her future to Coronation Street, confirming recent reports that she is signing a new contract.

"I've never put a time limit on being in Corrie. I've been here four years and have no plans to leave," she said. "Hopefully they'll have me a bit longer. I still really enjoy it. I still pinch myself because I'm working on Corrie. I grew up watching it so it's unbelievable."

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