Sol Heras | |
|---|---|
| Born | 8 October 1987 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–2016 |
| Television | Coronation Street (2012–2013) |
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.
Heras was born on 8 October 1987, and raised in Cheshire. [1]
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]
| 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 |
