CORONATION Street star Tanisha Gorey has announced the happy news that she’s engaged to her long-term partner Lucas Whelan.

The actress, who has played Asha Alahan since 2009, took to social media to share snaps of her stunning diamond engagement ring.

Tanisha, 24, looked over the moon as she flashed the sparkly rock at the camera and told fans that she was “still crying” over the special moment.

The soap star then shared a glimpse from behind-the-scenes after she said ‘yes’ – which included a heart shaped pink and white cake with the words “just engaged” on it.

The proposal appears to have taken place on holiday with Tanisha posting a picture of their hotel bedroom covered in red and silver balloons and a balloon banner along that wall that read “I love you”.

In another photo, Tanisha looked smitten as she posed alongside her new fiance in front of a Christmas tree and showed off her engagement ring.

The TV star captioned the post: “Brb still crying,” with a tear, ring and heart emoji.

Her Coronation Street co-stars have raced to congratulate the pair.

Vicky Myers wrote: “Congratulations to you both. What fabulous news xxx”

Andy Whyment commented: “Ah amazing congratulations to you both.”

Ellie Leach shared: “Eeeeekkkk congratulations.”

Cait Fitton posted: “Whattt???!! Omgggg I’m so happy for you both! Congrats to you and Lucas.”

Tanisha’s life is a far cry from her character Asha, who is currently going through a tough time on the cobbles.

EMOTIONAL SCENES

In October fans were in tears at Dev Alahan’s reaction to daughter Asha’s suicide attempt.

The businessman – who is played by actor Jimmi Harkishan in the ITV soap – broke down after realising his student paramedic daughter had tried to take her own life.

In harrowing scenes Asha had taken an overdose of pills but was found in the street at the last minute and rushed to hospital.

Revealing that she’d been feeling low for months, Asha said: “I just remember that after Mason died, and then Craig died, I just started spiralling.

“I started feeling really low, hollowed out like a ghost. I know it sounds daft…”

Trying to explain, Asha added: “I tried, dad I really tried to focus on the good but nothing worked. And I just wanted it all to stop but I didn’t know how so…”

“No, accidents happen, people make mistakes,” said Dev.

Asha cut in: “But dad… it wasn’t an accident. I’m so sorry.

“I know that once I’d taken those pills, I shouldn’t have. I’m glad that it didn’t work, I’m glad that I’m here.”

Asha was then visited by the mental health team who spoke to her about everything she’d been through.

He agreed and headed home – but it didn’t take long for his true feelings to come tumbling out once he reunited with his wife.

As he tried to tell Bernie why they were keeping Ahsa in over night, Dev begin to break down.

“The drugs she’s taken… they think they might have caused some damage,” he said as he fell apart.

“I nearly lost her, didn’t I? I nearly lost my little girl and I didn’t see it. I’m sorry. I’m so sorry.”

During the Corrie and Emmerdale crossover, Asha jumped into action to help those injured in the crash.

Asha’s has since been praised her a hero for stepping up and saving lives, despite her wanting to take a step back from being a paramedic.