Junior Laniyan

Junior Laniyan (born 1st March 1982) appeared on Coronation Street as Stuart, footballer and short-term boyfriend of Maria Sutherland in January 2005.

He attended the Sylvia Young Theatre School and has appeared in Prime Suspect 2, The Demon Headmaster, Wavelength, Family Affairs, Holby City, Doctors and Doctor Who, as well as the feature films 28 Days Later..., Shoot the Messenger and Kill Kill Faster Faster.

Aside from acting, Junior is an accomplished tap dancer who performed with Robbie Williams in his number "Mr Bojangles" at London's Albert Hall. He regularly performs and teaches throughout Europe.