Steve Meo: Last News

A Gavin and Stacey star has popped up in The Pembrokeshire Murders, and he looks unrecognisable.

As Coronation Street ’s resident villain Stephen Reid comes face to face with the ghost of his past this week, all eyes will undoubtedly be on the serial killer as he attends a memorial service for his former business associate Rufus Donahue. Playing innocent, Stephen smoothly pretends he is deeply troubled by the loss of his former colleague, even as Rufus’ son Jools quizzes him on how he knew his dad.

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.