Stuart Manning looks completely different from his Hollyoaks days. The actor, 40, is best known for playing hunky Russ Owen in the Channel 4 soap between 2004 and 2009 and returned to the role for a short stint last year.
On Thursday he took to Instagram to reveal his new look, showing off an enormous beard that he explained is for a new role. But Stuart asked his 26,000 followers if he should keep his facial hair as he explained that the role has been put on hold because of the coronavirus outbreak, which has halted the production of several TV shows and films.
He shared a before and after comparison of his new look and in the first picture he sported just a hint of stubble. But in the second snap he looked like a new man as his new