Paul Opacic: Last News

Coronation Street fans guessing where else they've seen the actor - as he brings his familiar face to TV screen.Stefan Brent first appeared on the cobbles last month to play Corey's father - but distracted fans who were befuddled as to where else they had seen actor Paul Opacic.Twitter was full of questions, with one social media user writing: "Corey's dad looks familiar?" while another wrote: "Who’s this chap playing Corey's dad he looks familiar, anybody know?"While some viewers debated about where to place this recognisable face, others immediately linked him to other popular soaps.One Twitter user wrote: "I'm sure that guy was in Emmerdale years ago.” Paul played Steve Marchant in Emmerdale between 1996 and 1999.

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CORONATION Street fans have been left distracted after spotting an Emmerdale legend in the soap. The Sun exclusively revealed that actor Paul Opacic, best known for playing Kim Tate’s husband Steve Marchant in Emmerdale from 1993 to 1999, has signed on as thug Corey Brent’s rich businessman father Stefan.

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Coronation Street fans were distracted as they noticed a familiar face join the cobbles during Monday's episode.Paul Opacic made his first appearance in the ITV soap tonight as he arrived on the show as Corey's dad Stefan Brent.Fans recently saw Asha moved into Nick and Leanne's old flat after her boyfriend Corey's parents took over its lease.Dev was unhappy about Asha staying with Corey and had a word with his dad Stefan.However, Dev soon realised that Stefan didn't care about what Corey was getting up to.

Emmerdale actor Paul Opacic has been cast as Coronation Street’s latest villain.Best known for appearing as Kim Tate’s (Claire King) hubby Steve Marchant from 1993 until 1999 in Emmerdale, Paul will be ditching the Dales for the streets of Weatherfield.He will be appearing as thuggish Corey Brent’s rich businessman father, Stefan.Corey (Maximus Evans) has been making waves in the soap recently, rekindling his flame with youngster Asha Alahan (Tanisha Gorey) and pressuring her to take things to the bedroom.Asha’s dad Dev (Jimmi Harkishin) is understandably upset by the revival of their relationship after Asha was dumped by Nina Lucas (Mollie Gallagher).But Stefan’s appearance in the Street will push things to new levels for Asha as she

CORONATION Street bosses have cast soap royalty as their latest villain. The Sun can exclusively reveal actor Paul Opacic, best known for playing Kim Tate’s husband Steve Marchant in Emmerdale from 1993 to 1999, has signed on as thug Corey Brent’s rich businessman father Stefan.