Coronation Street and Hollyoaks actress Sonia Ibrahim has received a wave of congratulations after announcing the arrival of her second child with husband Arron Machin. Best known for playing Mel Maguire in Corrie, the 36-year-old shared the news with her 16,500 Instagram followers, revealing their son Carter Benjamin Machin was born on Sunday 22 June at 10:26pm, weighing 7lbs. In a touching caption, she described him as “pure perfection” and said her life felt complete.
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A black-and-white image accompanied the post, showing Sonia affectionately nuzzling her newborn. She added: “You are loved more than you will ever know, little man.” The couple, who already have a daughter named Sienna, aged three, were quickly flooded with celebratory messages from fans and celebrity friends alike. Fellow Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon wrote, “Gorgeous, congratulations”, while radio presenter and former Corrie actress Angela Griffin added: “What a job! Congratulations to you and your gorgeous family.”
Only weeks earlier, Sonia had celebrated her baby shower in style, wearing a cream fitted dress that accentuated her baby bump, paired with gingham-patterned shoes. Despite being heavily pregnant, she managed to pull off a few dance moves, delighting her followers on Instagram. The event featured a chic grey and blue colour scheme, giving subtle hints about the baby’s gender.
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Currently appearing as Kat in Hollyoaks, Sonia continues to balance a thriving acting career with motherhood. While she has not announced any maternity plans, fans are eagerly awaiting updates. For now, she and her family are basking in the joy of welcoming their newest addition.
