Sol Heras (born 8 October 1987) is an English actor. He was the second actor to portray the character Ryan Connor in the ITV soap opera Coronation Street, from 2012 until 2013. He replaced Ben Thompson, and in turn was replaced by Ryan Prescott in 2018.
Sol Heras | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–2016 |
| Television | Coronation Street (2012–2013) |
Early life edit
Heras was born on 8 October 1987, and raised in Cheshire.[1]
Career edit
In 2007, he was cast in the scripted talent show drama Rock Rivals as one of the contestants, Luke Ellis.[2] He replaced a previous unnamed actor at the filming stages.[3] The series aired in 2008 and was the actor's first television appearance.[2] Unlike co-star Holly Quin-Ankrah, Heras did not provide his character's singing voice. For the singing sequences Heras's voice was dubbed by that of Swedish session singer Emil Heiling.[citation needed] Heras however, was still given vocal coaching and was taught how to lip-sync.[2] Following his role in Rock Rivals Heras was cast in the feature horror film Splintered as a "stoner" and "chilled out character who doesn't really care".[4]
He also appeared in two episodes of the third series of Hollyoaks Later, a late night spin-off from the Channel 4 soap opera Hollyoaks, as Dean Stanley.[5] In 2010, he played Zavi in the fifth episode of BBC Three situational comedy The Gemma Factor.[6]
In May 2012, it was confirmed that Heras had been cast in the role of Ryan Connor in the long-running ITV soap opera Coronation Street.[5] He became the second actor to portray the role, as he replaced Ben Thompson, who declined the opportunity to reprise his role, having been axed two years previously.[7] Series producer, Phil Collinson, described Heras as "a brilliant young actor" and that he was "excited to welcome him to the cast".[5] Heras received a positive reception amongst journalists, but on 21 July 2013, just after a year taking on the role, Heras announced his departure from the show, leaving the programme at the end of his contract.[8]
The character returned to Coronation Street in May 2018, but not portrayed by Heras.[9] Instead, former Emmerdale actor Ryan Prescott replaced him, after new producer Kate Oates decided to recast the role.[10]
In the 2014 film Viking - The Berserkers (forthcoming), Sol Heras takes the lead role. This film heads back to the Dark Ages when a group of five young Saxons are captured by a clan of fearsome Viking warriors, used as prey in a ritualistic manhunt. High on a potion that turns them "berserk", the brutal hunters are soon on the scent of the terrified youngsters in a desperate battle for survival from the ritualistic manhunt. Written and directed by Welsh film-maker Antony Smith.[11][12]
Filmography edit
| 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 |
References edit
- ^ "Sol Heras - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 24 July 2018.
- ^ a b c Wylie, Ian (9 April 2008). "Rock Rivals ready for final battle". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ Methven, Nicola (19 September 2007). "TV Land: Rivals is rocked". The Mirror. Retrieved 7 June 2007.
- ^ Wilkes, Neil (23 April 2008). "Rock Rivals: The Final Two speak up!". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ a b c Kilkelly, Daniel (17 May 2012). "'Coronation Street' recasts Ryan Connor". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ "The Gemma Factor: Episode 5". BBC Online. 6 April 2010. Retrieved 7 June 2012.
- ^ "Two new bad boys". Coronation Street. itv.com. 17 May 2012. Archived from the original on 20 May 2012. Retrieved 17 May 2012.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Sol Heras quits show". Digital Spy. 21 July 2013.
- ^ Dainty, Sophie (7 February 2018). "Coronation Street is bringing back Ryan Connor for big Michelle storyline". Digital Spy. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
- ^ Harp, Justin (26 March 2018). "Coronation Street casts former Emmerdale star as the new Ryan Connor". Digital Spy. Retrieved 26 March 2018.
- ^ Venom Movie, fullmovieis.org, retrieved 25 September 2014
- ^ Viking: The Berserkers, filmlinks4u.net, retrieved 25 September 2014