Soap star Catherine Tyldesley has recreated Marilyn Monroe’s iconic rendition of the “happy birthday” song with a sultry performance to camera.

The actress paid tribute to Marilyn’s performance of “happy birthday Mr President” to John F Kennedy in 1962.

She was celebrating the first birthday of personal training studio Ultimate Performance Manchester.

Catherine Tyldesley (Ian West/PA)
Catherine Tyldesley (Ian West/PA)

Cath has played feisty Eva Price on Coronation Street since 2011.

The 33-year-old is a big fitness fan – even doing squats while playing with son Charlie…