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Kieron Richardson in 2013
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Born |
Kieron Mark Richardson 12 January 1986 Eccles, Greater Manchester, England |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2006–Present |
Spouse(s) | Carl Hyland (m. 2015) |
Kieron Mark Richardson (Born 12 January 1986; Eccles, Greater Manchester) is an English actor and presenter best known for playing the role of Ste Hay in Hollyoaks. Prior to his role in Hollyoaks he has presented Channel 4 Online shows Christmas Live and Halloween Live.
He won "Best Onscreen Partnership" with Hollyoaks co-star Emmett J. Scanlan at the British Soap Awards in 2013. He has received numerous nominations since then.
After appearing briefly in the late night Hollyoaks: In the City, Richardson was offered the role of Ste Hay in the early evening Hollyoaks where he appeared for 19 episodes. The character was written out of the show after stealing a car, which resulted in a spectacular crash and his character getting sent to prison. He returned to Hollyoaks on 25 September 2007, and has been a regular cast member since.
Richardson has also made appearances in Holby City, Heartbeat and the feature film Fragments, as well as the pantomime Cinderella as Prince Charming at The Embassy Theatre, Skegness in 2006.
Richardson took part in 2010 series of ITV's Dancing on Ice and was paired with series newcomer Brianne Delcourt. He reached the final, finishing in third place.
In 2011, Richardson and his Hollyoaks ex co-star Bronagh Waugh started presenting on radio station Gaydio.