Coronation Street's Tanisha Gorey told 'I love you' by former co-star as soap pals rush to pay tribute

Coronation Street star Tanisha Gorey was told 'I love you' by her former co-star as she was flooded with tributes after a gorgeous pre-birthday displaye After dazzling on the red carpet at the British Soap Awards last weekend, the actress ditched Manchester and headed for Greece.

Tanisha, who is known for playing Asha Alahan in the ITV soap, appears to have headed off to Santorini according to her social media updates as she celebrates her 21st birthday on Friday (June 9).

Taking to Instagram as she enjoyed the last evening of being 20, Tanisha looked gorgeous in a snap as she sat down for dinner just as the sun continued to shine brightly among the blue skies.

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"Santorini has my heart now," she captioned the post which was quickly flooded with compliments. Millie Gibson, who played Corrie teenage tearaway Kelly Neelan, replied: "My beauty," while Jenny Connor actress Sally Ann Matthews said: "Love you."

Sally Carman-Duttine, who stars as Abi Webster in the ITV soap, wrote: "Beauty," with a string of yellow hearts. And fans were quick to comment too.

@mike.9434 said: "You look absolutely gorgeous." @niallfadden commented: "Beautiful Tanisha." @nicole.dell.125 wrote: "Oh she’s a beaut." @x_amy.allen_x replied: "Bloody gorgeous." @maxinefionakane shared: "You’re stunning. Going to santorini in October….can’t wait."

And as the clock struck 12, more messages came flooding in for Tanisha as she turned 21. Among the first to send their wishes was Millie, who left Corrie last year and is soon set to star in Doctor Who as the doctor's new sidekick.

Posting a picture of the pair out together to her Instagram Story, she wrote: "Happiest of birthdays to my beautiful