Greater Manchester has produced many famous names over the years, and it is also the birthplace of some stars whose links to the area are less well-known.
The city-region has produced many eminent folk who have gone on to play a part in the world of sport, entertainment and much more.
We’ve put together a list of the biggest names from Manchester, some which you may already know have links to the area, and a few surprises.
Take a look through these 10 photographs of famous faces and see how many you were aware of.
9. Holliday Granger
Holliday is best-known for playing Yorkshire-born detective Robin in the BBC series, Strike, but she was born in Didsbury in 1988. She went to Parrs Wood High School and was talent scouted for acting at an early age. Photo: Getty Images
10. Peter Kay
The stand-up comedian was born and brought up in the Farnworth area of Bolton. He worked at a local toilet roll factory, Manchester Arena, a cash and carry, a cinema, a petrol station and a bingo hall, which later inspired episodes for That Peter Kay Thing. | Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images