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Who is Shelley King? Yasmeen Nazir actress on Coronation Street who starred in 1970s TV show Angels

We take a look at the life and career of this soap actress

SHELLEY King is a well known face in soap land, thanks to playing Yasmeen Nazir in Coronation

We take a look at the life and career of this star...

 Shelley King is an actress and soap star
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Shelley King is an actress and soap starCredit: Getty - Contributor

Who is Shelley King?

Shelley King, 62, was born September 25, 1955 and is an actress.

She was born in Calcutta, India to Kelly King, a much respected photographer.

Shelley attended La Martinere for Girls and learned English and French.

Before joining Coronation Street, she was best known for playing Jay Harper in 70s TV show Angels.

 Shelley plays Yasmeen Nazir in Coronation Street
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Shelley plays Yasmeen Nazir in Coronation StreetCredit: ITV

Who is Shelley's character in Coronation Street?

Shelley's character Yasmeen Nazir made her first appearance on The Street in July 2014.

Yasmeen was brought in as Kal Nazir's (Jimi Mistry) mother and the wife of Sharif Nazir (Marc Anwar).

The Nazirs are the soap's first Muslim family.

Yasmeen runs the Community Centre on Victoria Street.

 In the 70s she starred in TV show Angels
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In the 70s she starred in TV show Angels

When can I watch Shelley in Coronation Street?

Coronation Street is on Monday, Wednesday and Friday evenings.

On each of these days it is on at 7.30 to 8pm and then 8.30 to 9pm.

If you miss any of the episodes, you can watch them on the .

Coronation Street's Yasmeen Nazir tries to save Rana from the sick deal between her parents and Zeedan
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