SOPHIE Austin is best known for her role in Hollyoaks.She’s also married to Shayne Ward who is set to take to the Strictly Come Dancing stage. Here’s what we known about Sophie.

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Who is Shayne Ward’s wife Sophie Austin?

Sophie Austin was born in London on January 5, 1984.She started her career in theatre once she left drama school before moving on screen.In 2015 the actress married fellow actor Graeme Rooney, but the couple split the following year.

What TV shows has Sophie Austin appeared in?

Hollyoaks

Sophie found fame in Hollyoaks where she played the role of Lindsley Butterfrield. She starred in the soap from June 13 until her departure in May 2016.

EastEnders

Sophie joined the cast of EastEnders in 2011.She joined the cast for two episodes where she took on the character of Jools.

Tina & Bobby

Sophie landed a main role in TV drama Tina & Bobby. The series aired in 2017 and Sophie played Judith Hurst who was the wife of footballer Geoff Hurst.Sophie has also appeared in the following productions:

• Girl in the Train Station (2000)
• The Demon Withing (2009)
• Partygirl (2010)
• Misfits (2012)
• Casualty (2016)
• Moving On – Ms. Samfield (2017)
• Call The Midwife – Marjory Chivvers (2018)

How long have Shayne and Sophie been married?

Sophie and Shayne Ward have been together since 2016.They got engaged in 2017 but postponed their wedding during the coronavirus pandemic.Shayne previously opened up on Lorraine where he said: “Don’t tell Sophie. No, literally we spoke about it and that was what was nice about it.“Everything can wait, there is no rush and we can definitely do this next year, but we’re together for life and that is the main thing, we’re together regardless.”The pair are yet to set a date for their wedding.Shayne proposed to Sophie in front of her family on Boxing Day.She told OK! magazine: “It happened on Boxing Day. In the past I had told Shayne that if he was ever going to propose I would love all my family to be there.“We were stood in our hallway – I was wearing pyjamas and my hair was tied up with a pair of knickers!Shayne added: “I didn’t feel nervous as it felt so right to do it then.“There were 12 of Sophie’s family there and my mum. That was the most romantic way I could think of proposing – and it saved on all those text messages afterwards!”

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Do Sophie Austin and Shayne Ward have children?

Sophie and Shayne welcomed their first child, a daughter, in December 2016.The couple’s second child was born on June 11, 2022.They revealed that they had a son who they called Reign Thomas.