Michelle Keegan lands six-figure deal in first major job since having baby Palma

Michelle Keegan has signed a six-figure advertising deal just three months after becoming a new .

The former star has been embracing life as a first-time mum since welcoming baby Palma Elizabeth Wright into the on March 6. Michelle and have been enjoying their time as new parents over the last three months.

Fans have been given a glimpse into their first holiday abroad as a family of three last month as and Mark, both 38, headed to with two-month-old Palma. Michelle revealed to her followers that Palma has been given the nickname Princess P, whilst confirming that it was their first holiday. She wrote in the caption of her post: "Princess P's first family holiday."

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But it seems it is back to business for Michelle who has just signed a deal to become the new face of Sky. She is set to film a series of promo clips — which will be shown around the globe — with fellow British actor, Luther star Idris Elba.

She landed the deal after becoming a major player for Sky, with her comedy-drama Brassic one of the most popular series to air on the platform. A source told : “Michelle has really been enjoying maternity leave with Palma, but she’ll be back to work soon to film these new adverts for Sky. She has signed a six-figure deal for the job and is thrilled to have been chosen to appear alongside Idris, who has been their ‘face’.

“Brassic is ending after the seventh series and Michelle is keen to still be a part of the Sky brand. Landing this ad is huge for Michelle, as she’s fast becoming a brand in her own right. Everything she touches seems to turn to gold.”

is now a household name after appearing in some of Britain's favourite TV shows including Our Girl and . However, the star went from working at a make-up counter when she finished school to a successful actress with what seems like a dream life.

The Stockport star didn't have plans when she first left school and found herself working at Selfridges in the Trafford Centre on a make-up counter and at Manchester Airport as a check-in agent.

But she seems to have found her feet when it comes to success in the wolrd of TV as she secured first acting appearance on Coronation Street when she was offered the role of Tina McIntyre after just her second audition as an actress. The talented actress beat 900 other people to the role on the soap and just two weeks later she stepped onto the cobbles and began her career.

TV star may be earning mega money now but she will have to put in the overtime if she want to catch up with her husband . It was reported two years ago that Mark is now worth almost £14million as he continues to grow his incredible property empire. With an estimated combined net worth of around £20m, it's no wonder the pair splashed the cash on their dream home three years ago.