British actress Victoria Ekanoye has been announced as patron for Manchester based charity Prevent Breast Cancer.

The former Coronation Street star, whose mother and sister have both been diagnosed with the disease, said 'Breast cancer has sadly affected my own family quite heavily and it lights a fire in my tummy at the thought of being a part of a team that can help prevent such a devastating disease for men and women alike. It’s an honour and a privilege to become a patron and I can’t wait to help raise funds and awareness for this incredible charity'.