ROSSENDALE supermodel Agyness Deyn has revealed she is hooked on acting as she adjusts to life in New York.

Speaking exclusively to the Lancashire Telegraph, Agyness, who has moved to the Big Apple in a bid to propel her career, said the thing she missed most about East Lancashire was watching Coronation Street with her mum.

Though Agyness is seen as a global cat walk icon, she is now looking to leave the world of modelling behind and break into films after landing her debut acting role earlier this year.

She said: “I love modelling but after dipping my toe into acting I'm hooked.

“Everything is different in New York: the weather, the food, the people. I feel more free living here.

“Growing up in Rossendale I always knew there was something bigger out there, a world of adventure and growth, but I do miss seeing my mum and watching Corrie with a cuppa.”

Agyness, formerly Laura Hollins, was discovered whilst working at Stubbins fish and chip shop by local fashion business owner Jan Shutt.

Since playing a lead part in the 12-minute film 'Mean To Me' with Law and Order's Linus Roache, Agyness has found an acting agent, launched the culture website www.naag.com and has tweaked her East Lancashire accent to fit in with the locals.

She said: “At first when I arrived people use to say 'do you speak English ? So I've adapted accordingly.

“I would encourage any budding models or actors back home to think positively and put things into action.

“However, when I worked at Stubbins chip shop my only thoughts where about how I'd get the greasy smell out of my hair and clothes!”

In 2007 the former All Saints' RC High School, Rawtenstall, pupi was voted Model of the Year at the British Fashion Awards after fronting campaigns for Armani, Burberry and Mulberry.