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Georgia May Foote

Georgia May Foote is an English actress and model.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Georgia May Foote is an English actress and model. She is best known for playing Alison Simmons in the BBC school drama series Grange Hill and Katy Armstrong in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street. She also finished as runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.

Early life

Georgia May Foote was born in Bury, Lancashire, England, on 11 February 1991. Sources describe her as having started her television career at a young age.

Acting career

Foote is best known for her roles in British television dramas and soaps. She began appearing on television as a child and is reported to have started acting in the mid-2000s. Her breakthrough role was Alison Simmons in Grange Hill, which she played from 2005 to 2008. She played Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street from 2010 to 2015.

Strictly Come Dancing

In 2015, Foote competed on the BBC celebrity dance series Strictly Come Dancing and finished as runner-up. The appearance increased her mainstream public profile.

Other work

In addition to acting, Foote has been described as a model. Later screen listings also credit her with additional film and television appearances beyond her best-known soap roles.

Key facts

  • Began acting as a child in the mid-2000s.
  • Breakthrough role as Alison Simmons in Grange Hill (2005–2008).
  • Played Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street (2010–2015).
  • Runner-up on Strictly Come Dancing in 2015.
  • Also works as a model and has continued acting into the 2020s.

Frequently asked questions

Who is Georgia May Foote?
She is an English actress and model best known for Grange Hill, Coronation Street, and Strictly Come Dancing.
What is Georgia May Foote famous for?
Her best-known roles are Alison Simmons in Grange Hill and Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street.
When was Georgia May Foote born?
She was born on 11 February 1991.
Did Georgia May Foote appear on Strictly Come Dancing?
Yes. She competed in 2015 and finished as runner-up.
What is Georgia May Foote’s nationality?
She is English.
Is Georgia May Foote also a model?
Yes. She has been described in sources as both an actress and a model.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Georgia_May_Foote
    Supports: Birth date, nationality, occupation, and major roles in Grange Hill and Coronation Street.
  2. BBC — https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/profiles/2dPYXb0CLhsGCVS3lktk5ZX/georgia-may-foote
    Supports: Her role as Katy Armstrong in Coronation Street and background on her acting career.
  3. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1760102/
    Supports: Birthplace, occupation, and screen credits.
  4. Apple TV — https://tv.apple.com/gb/person/georgia-may-foote/umc.cpc.4aiqw1o1g26mz5t1fz3fx4tki
    Supports: Actress/model description, key roles, and Strictly Come Dancing runner-up credit.