Coronation Street legend reveals ‘painful’ health condition she’s lived with for 20 years

Samia Longchambon has opened up about a private medical battle she’s been living with for 20 years (Picture: Mike Marsland/WireImage)Samia Longchambon has played Maria Connor for 25 years on Coronation Street and in her quarter-century on the cobbles, has been a constant source of drama. From illicit affairs, to shacking up with her gay best friend, and more recently, as a terrified mum, desperate to protect her son from vile bullying and suicidal ideation.Though of-screen, Samia has