Coronation Street newcomer Rufus Donahue star unrecognisable in Gavin and Stacey role

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Coronation Street actor Steve Meo looks completely different compared to his stint on Gavin and Stacey.The TV star made his debut in the ITV soap earlier this week as businessman Rufus Donahue.He has been dealing with Underworld staff members Sarah Barlow (Tina O'Brien), Stephen Reid (Todd Boyce) and Michael Bailey (Ryan Russell).READ MORE: Coronation Street’s Laurence lie finally ‘exposed’ as fans spot key clue he’s a killerBefore landing the role in Corrie, Steve played Owain Hughes in the BBC comedy series.Fans will remember that Owain is one of Gavin Shipman's (Matthew Horne) colleagues when he gets a new job in Wales.His name was seemingly a never-explained joke.In the third series, Gavin meets a co-worker named "Owain Hughes" and when Owain stated his name, he then said "And before you ask, no I don't".The actor looks completely different now well and it has been more than a decade since he played Owain.

He has been busy since filming his well-remembered cameo in Gavin and Stacey.The 45-year-old actor from Swansea is also known for his roles in High Hopes, Belonging and two years ago he was in ITV real-life drama, The Pembrokeshire Murders as DI Lynne Harries.

Steve has also been in Code 404, Doctors, Casualty as well as other programmes.He took to Twitter about his Weatherfield debut and it looks like he'll be sticking around for a few episodes as underwear businessman who's entered into an 'omnishambles' of a situation at Coronation Street knicker factory, Underworld.In upcoming scenes, Underworld boss Carla Connor (Alison King) tells Sarah that she can finish working on her designs in return for an apology.