List of Coronation Street Characters (2008) - Poppy Morales

Poppy Morales, played by Sophiya Haque, appears on 17 December 2008. She arrives at the Rovers Return Inn with friend Liz McDonald, whom she has met in a Brazilian Crunch exercise class. Poppy catches Liz's attention as she is a well known barmaid. She is the 51st Rovers barmaid, she is offered 'Assistant Manager' which she accepts, following Michelle Connor hinting at not wanting extra shifts. Poppy also offers to take on Betty Williams' shifts while she visits her son Gordon Clegg and his family in Wimbledon over the Christmas period. At Christmas when Tony and Carla are kissing in the Rovers, Poppy jokingly grabbed Lloyd Mullaney to show what a "real kiss" was like, unknowingly annoying Liz, who has feelings for Lloyd.

In March 2009, Poppy is disgusted when she witnesses Dev Alahan leaving the Rovers with Lisa Dalton, as it is clear that they are going to sleep together. She is stunned the following day when Dev comes into the pub with his girlfriend Tara who is oblivious to his infidelity. In order not to see her friend get hurt, Poppy tells Tara about Dev and Lisa's night of passion. Poppy is given the sack from the Rovers in June 2009, after she fires long-serving Betty Williams. Betty complains to Steve and he tries to get Poppy to reconsider. Poppy then verbally attacks Steve and his girlfriend Becky Granger which leads to Becky dragging her out of the Rovers by her hair. Poppy has not been seen since. Sophiya Haque died in her sleep in a London Hospital on 17 January 2013 at the age of 41.