Michelle Keegan

“I come from really strong women. My mum is really strong, so that's driven that into me, and my grandma was the strongest woman I've known in my life.”

“When I go to the gym I never do cardio, it doesn't really work for me. It makes you fitter and it makes your stamina better, so it's better for your heart, but for me weights and resistance training is what sculpts your body so I do that.”

“I'm always running late - it's my downfall.”

“I'd rather be remembered for being kind than for my achievements.”

“I love a Chinese on a Saturday night.”

“I drink a pint of water every morning when I wake up.”

“My mum was my primary school cook which was handy because she used to give me extra portions. After school me and my brother used to go in the kitchen and wait for her there, and she used to give us a bit of cake and things.”

“I never feel guilty when I eat cheat food because if I've been quite strict all week, I feel like I deserve it.”

“My mum and dad got divorced when I was nine and my brother was seven, and all they strived to do was to make sure we weren't affected.”

“My mum, she's a really good cook, she was our school cook as well, so in primary school. She was always cooking and in the kitchen so I've always been interested in it through her.”

“I love Olivia Coleman! I'm a massive fan of her.”

“I always start a job thinking 'why am I here?', I feel very very lucky, I still pinch myself.”

“I probably wish I'd worked harder in school. I loved school but it was more a social thing for me. I did well in school but I could have done better.”

“I'd love to be able to sing. I make videos in my car when I'm driving back and forward between Manchester and Essex, and I try my hardest to sing well but it just doesn't work out.”

“I love a tequila shot. You should try it with brown sugar instead of the salt, and orange instead of the lemon. Amazing.”

“I don't really like feeling like my face is caked in makeup, and it can't breathe.”

“A lot of people I've grown up with have got themselves in sticky situations.”

“When I'm on set, I'm always waiting around for people to move the cameras so I can try to squeeze in press-ups and sit-ups between scenes.”

“I have a feisty side to me and I love playing the strong women.”

“My everyday look is foundaton, bronzer, mattifying powder, a bit of blush, mascara and a lip balm or lip colour - and that's it!”