Look To The Stars News: Samia Smith

Coronation Street Stars Busy With Charity Appeals

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 12:00:00 +0000

British soap opera Coronation Street celebrates its 50th anniversary in December, and to celebrate, the makers of the show have launched a special charity appeal.

“During 50 years of storylines, Coronation Street has covered an enormous range of social issues,” says the show’s executive producer Kieran Roberts. "As part of our 50th anniversary activities, the cast and crew felt it was important to give something back in the form of an official appeal.

“The three charities nominated carry out extraordinary work and we want to support them as much as possible over our anniversary months. It would be fantastic to see our viewers join in wherever they can – so that our anniversary is not just a wonderful celebration, but also makes a difference”.

Coronation Street Stars To Be Grilled For Charity Again

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 12:30:00 +0000

The line up for Celebrity Grilling: The Sequel is really starting to heat up with more celebrities confirming their involvement in the unique dining experience, set to take place on Sunday 3rd October at Restaurant Bar and Grill in Manchester.

Celebrity Grilling: The Sequel will see two celebrity teams going head to head to cook signature dishes, shake things up behind the bar and serve up a unique experience to guests at the restaurant all in aid of Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital Charity.

Former England and Liverpool Footballer John Barnes has been confirmed as one of the captains with Blackburn player David Dunn helping John on the attack front of house, while Rugby star Charlie Hodgson will try to prove he has a safe pair of hands, stirring up cocktails behind the bar.

Coronation Street Stars To Get A Charity Grilling

Mon, 13 Apr 2009 11:30:00 +0000

Coronation Street star Tupele Dorgu will be joined by team mates Samia Smith, Antony Cotton, Sue Cleaver and Michael Le Vell to do battle in the kitchen of Restaurant Bar and Grill in Manchester on Sunday 26th April.

Celebrity Grilling in aid of The New Children’s Hospital Appeal – part of Central Manchester and Manchester Children’s University Hospitals Charity – will see two celebrity teams going head to head to cook signature bar and grill dishes as well as test their abilities front of house as waiters and waitresses and also behind the bar.

The evening promises to be full of surprises as the two teams prepare three course meals for guests. One team concentrating on the knife menu creating dishes such as a main course of marinated breast of chicken with Malayan spices, sweet potato, coconut and lime while the fork team will take on the challenge of creating a main of roast lamb rump with Boulangere potatoes and seasonal greens followed by a Belgium chocolate fondant dessert.

Stars Launch Charity Fun Run In Britain

Wed, 14 Jan 2009 12:00:00 +0000

British opera singer Russell Watson joined other stars last week to launch this year’s BUPA Great Manchester Charity Run.

The 42-year-old – who underwent a life-saving operation after the discovery of his second brain tumor in October 2007 – is considering taking part in the run, which will take place in May.

“I’m contemplating running at the event,” he said. “It’s going to be in the middle of my UK tour, so if I’m not somewhere down south or too far away I’d really like to do it. Recently I’ve started to get back into my fitness regime again and I’m enjoying it, so I’d like to.”

Coronation Street Stars Play For Good Causes

Mon, 04 Aug 2008 11:30:00 +0000

Coronation Street fans are in for a nice surprise – stars from the long-running British soap have just filmed a special celebrity episode of Who Wants to be a Millionaire for charity.

Jennie McAlpine, who plays Fiz Brown, and Samia Smith, who plays Maria Connor, joined Sally Whittaker (Sally Webster) and Michael Starke (Jerry Morton) for the first episode of the new series of the popular game show, each representing a charity close to their hearts.

“It’s much harder answering the questions in the studio than at home,” said McAlpine, whose father is the chairman of her chosen charity, Mood Swings Network. “You can be absolutely certain of an answer but still have doubts.”