Tanisha Gorey
Tanisha Gorey | |
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 Gorey in 2023 | |
| Born | Tanisha Nicole C. Gorey 9 June 2002 Oldham, Greater Manchester, England |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Partner(s) | Lucas Whelan (2020–present; engaged) |
Tanisha Nicole C. Gorey (born 9 June 2002) is an English actress, known for portraying the role of Asha Alahan on the ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street since 2009.
Life and career
Tanisha Nicole C. Gorey was born on 9 June 2002 in Oldham, Greater Manchester.[1][2] In 2009, she joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Asha Alahan, the daughter of Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) and Sunita Alahan (Shobna Gulati). Her storylines in the soap have included the death of her mother, as well as her character becoming a paramedic and suffering racist abuse which results in panic attacks.[3][4][5] She also appeared in the crossover episode Corriedale in January 2026.[6]
Outside of Coronation Street, Gorey has made appearances on programmes including Saturday Mash-Up!, Lorraine and This Morning.[7] In 2025, she appeared on the ITV series The Great Escapers alongside her Coronation Street co-stars Andy Whyment and Maureen Lipman in which they attempted to organise the best Malta holiday.[8] In 2026, Gorey became engaged to her partner Lucas Whelan, whom she has been in a relationship with since 2020.[9][10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–present | Coronation Street | Asha Alahan | Regular role | [3] |
| 2020 | Saturday Mash-Up! | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | [11] |
| 2020, 2025 | Lorraine | Herself | Guest; 2 episodes | [12] |
| 2022 | DNA Journey | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | [11] |
| 2023 | This Morning | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | [11] |
| 2025 | Celebrity Big Brother: Late & Live | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | [11] |
| 2025 | The Great Escapers | Herself | Guest; 1 episode | [13] |
| 2026 | Corriedale | Asha Alahan | Spin-off | [14] |
References
- ↑ Veljanovski, Lydia (29 October 2020). "All you need to know about Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey". OK!. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "So much love 💘💘". X. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- 1 2 "Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey confirms Asha's future ahead of her most devastating story yet". Digital Spy. 3 October 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Coronation Street's Asha Alahan left "petrified" in dramatic new scenes". Digital Spy. 19 September 2025. Archived from the original on 30 September 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Exclusive: Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey addresses co-star's exit after five years". Digital Spy. 4 June 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Adams, Michael. "When does Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover Corriedale air on ITV?". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 4 March 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Cotton, Elizabeth (14 August 2025). "Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey declares love for 'father' Jimmi Harkishin". Manchester Evening News. Archived from the original on 21 August 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Corrie's Tanisha Gorey says 'something special coming' in move away from cobbles". Manchester Evening News. 26 November 2025. Archived from the original on 11 January 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ McLaren, Bonnie (18 January 2026). "Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey announces engagement". Evening Standard. Archived from the original on 19 January 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ by Karen Price, Elizabeth Cotton (18 January 2026). "Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey announces engagement to rarely-seen boyfriend". OK!. Archived from the original on 23 February 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- 1 2 3 4 "Tanisha Gorey". Plex.tv. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ Wheeler, by Olivia (14 August 2025). "Coronation Street's Asha star breaks silence on new devastating storyline". Leicestershire Live. Archived from the original on 14 August 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "The Great Escapers - Series 1 - Episode 2 - ITVX". ITVX. Archived from the original on 11 December 2025. Retrieved 26 March 2026.
- ↑ "Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey shares major real-life update". Digital Spy. 18 January 2026. Archived from the original on 3 February 2026. Retrieved 26 March 2026.