Rebecca Ryan Celebrates the Arrival of Her Second Child

In a heartwarming twist of joy, Coronation Street‘s very own Rebecca Ryan has welcomed her second child, a beautiful daughter named Oriana. The actress, known for her role as Lydia Chambers on the iconic soap, celebrated this precious addition to her family just two years after her firstborn, Aurora, made her debut.

Rebecca took to Instagram to share the thrilling news with her followers. She sweetly introduced Oriana as the latest member of her “little girl gang,” saying, “Introducing the newest member of my little girl gang, the adorable Oriana.”

The name Oriana carries a lovely Latin heritage, resonating with golden undertones akin to her sister’s name, Aurora. Both names draw from the Latin words, ‘aurum’ for gold and ‘oriens’ for dawn or sunrise, creating a dynamic duo of meanings that reflect light and warmth.

In a delightful show of brotherly affection, Rebecca’s brother, Jack Ryan, who famously played Jacob Hay in the soap, expressed his admiration by commenting, “Proof that the first time wasn’t a fluke; you make the most beautiful babies,” as reported by the Mirror.

Congratulations poured in from her fellow Corrie stars, with the lovely Sally Carman remarking, “She’s beautiful! Congratulations to you both!” Elle Mulvaney chimed in, echoing similar sentiments with her heartfelt wishes. The excitement surrounding the new arrival is palpable among the cast.

At just 34, Rebecca is also fondly remembered for her unforgettable performances in other beloved shows like Waterloo Road, Casualty, and Shameless. Just recently, she humorously teased her fans about her growing baby bump, posting, “Sleeps overrated anyway, here comes baby No.2,” sweetly accompanied by a red heart emoji.

<pSince welcoming Oriana in 2023, Rebecca has been sharing precious family moments, especially with her firstborn, Aurora. Last April, she posted heartwarming snapshots celebrating Aurora’s first milestone birthday, capturing the essence of motherhood in her emotional caption. “My darling girl Aurora, where has this year gone?” she wrote. “Your cheeky smile lights up every room; you are the best thing that has ever happened to me.”

<pRebecca and Jack’s familial connection took many by surprise when she joined the Coronation Street cast, mere months after Jack’s arrival as Jacob. Both siblings shared a dream come true experience, bringing both joy and a twist of destiny to their careers. The production team was oblivious to the sibling revelation until they both secured significant roles, leaving fans and the show’s officials equally astonished.

<pRebecca recounted the experience to the Mirror, stating, “Nobody at ‘Coronation Street’ had any idea. It’s a dream come true to be working on the show at the same time, but it's a total coincidence.”