Sian Powers is a fictional character from the British ITV soap opera Coronation Street, portrayed by Sacha Parkinson.
Sian joined the cast of Coronation Street alongside Ben Richardson (Lucien Laviscount) in January 2009 as Sophie's schoolmates.
Fifteen-year-old Sian, from Southport, arrives and starts a relationship with Ryan Connor, but later broke up with him.
Ryan reluctantly agrees and the girls sneak off to a festival together but Sally finds out and insists they stop seeing each other but continue to meet in secret.
On Roy (David Neilson) and Hayley Cropper's (Julie Hesmondhalgh) wedding day, Sophie argues with Claire Peacock (Julia Haworth), who is suspected of child abuse after Aadi Alahan (Zennon Ditchett) suffers a head injury.
To clear her name, Claire is forced to reveal that Sian and Sophie were minding the children at the time of the incident.
The next day the Pastor Michaels (Chris Grahamson) visits Sophie's house to speak to them about their relationship.
They go and stay with Eileen Grimshaw (Sue Cleaver) to give Sally time to cool down.
Sian goes on holiday to France with her mother and Amber Kalirai (Nikki Patel) kisses Sophie while she's away.
Sophie is surprised to see Sian; and feels guilty about the kiss with Amber on a girls' night out the previous evening.
Sophie begins feeling guilty and suggests to Sian, that as their parents disapprove of them getting married, as they are too young; they should elope to Gretna Green.
Meanwhile, Sally discovers a hand written note, detailing the coach departure time.
Both Sally and Rosie rush to the coach station, to explain that she will allow them to get married, if Kevin Webster agrees also.
On 18 July 2012, Ryan Connor (now played by Sol Heras) mentioned to Sophie that he had been in touch with Sian via e-mail and that she was now living with her new girlfriend from the holiday named Chloe and had been for some months.
Sian was mentioned on a wedding program (set in late 2011) when Sophie was talking with her new partner Maddie Heath (Amy James-Kelly).
It was announced on 15 December 2008, that actress Sacha Parkinson has been cast as Sian alongside Lucien Laviscount.
A Coronation Street insider told the Daily Star "Brooke is an amazing actress and the introduction of two characters her own age will give the writers free rein to come up with some fantastic plots for her.
Parkinson told Celebs on Sunday of the storyline: "Sophie proposes because she's confused by the feelings she's having for Amber.
"[4] In an interview with Digital Spy in April 2010, Vincent and Parkinson were asked how they found out about the storyline.
[5] Armstrong reported Sian would be set for heartache before her departure as Sophie would embark on a relationship with Amber Kalirai (Nikki Patel).
[5][6] Parkinson said she was sad, but excited for her final storyline, which would feature Sian and Sophie's wedding day.
[8] Sian senses Sophie's doubts, about their pending marriage, and runs away from the church totally distraught.
As Sian sits in her mother's car crying; Sophie is overwhelmed, and heartbroken collapses to the pavement; sobbing and wailing uncontrollably.
Sacha Parkinson leaves Coronation Street after three years playing Sian Powers.
[10] The Sophie and Sian romantic lesbian storyline has intrigued the viewing audience of Coronation Street.
In a poll conducted by Inside Soap, fans voted Sophie and Sian as the couple they wanted to see get married in 2011.