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Sol Heras
Born (1987-10-08) 8 October 1987 (age 37)
Occupation Actor
Years active 2007–2016
Television Coronation Street (2012–2013)

Sol Heras (born October 8, 1987) is an actor from England. He is known for playing the character Ryan Connor in the TV show Coronation Street. Sol played Ryan from 2012 to 2013. He was the second actor to play this role. He took over from Ben Thompson. Later, Ryan Prescott played the character starting in 2018.

Early Life and Beginnings

Sol Heras was born on October 8, 1987. He grew up in Cheshire, England.

Acting Career Highlights

Starting Out in Television

In 2007, Sol Heras got his first TV role. He was cast in a show called Rock Rivals. He played a character named Luke Ellis, who was a contestant on the show. This series aired in 2008. Sol did not sing for his character in Rock Rivals. Another singer's voice was used for the songs. However, Sol learned how to move his lips to match the singing.

More TV Shows and Films

After Rock Rivals, Sol acted in a horror movie called Splintered. He also appeared in two episodes of Hollyoaks Later. This was a special late-night version of the TV show Hollyoaks. In 2010, Sol played Zavi in an episode of the comedy show The Gemma Factor.

Playing Ryan Connor in Coronation Street

In May 2012, it was announced that Sol Heras would join Coronation Street. This is a very popular and long-running TV show in the UK. He took on the role of Ryan Connor. Sol was the second actor to play Ryan. The show's producer, Phil Collinson, said Sol was a "brilliant young actor." Sol's acting was well-received by many people.

However, on July 21, 2013, Sol announced he would leave the show. He left after about a year in the role. The character of Ryan Connor returned to Coronation Street in May 2018. But Sol Heras did not play him this time. Instead, another actor, Ryan Prescott, took over the role.

Film Roles and Future Projects

In 2014, Sol Heras played the main character, Wade, in a film called Viking - The Berserkers. This movie is set in the Dark Ages. It tells the story of five young Saxons who are hunted by Viking warriors. The Vikings are using a special potion that makes them very wild. The young Saxons must fight to survive this dangerous hunt. The film was written and directed by Antony Smith.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes
2008 Rock Rivals Luke Ellis Series regular
2010 Splintered John Feature film
Hollyoaks Later Dean Stanley Two episodes of series three
The Gemma Factor Zavi Episode #1.5
2012–2013 Coronation Street Ryan Connor Series regular
2014 Viking - The Berserkers Wade Lead role
2015 The Service Alex Short film
2016 Late Shift Jeffery 1 episode

See also

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