Joe Wandera (born 1st February 1994 in Manchester, died 16th January 2022 in Costa Rica) appeared on Coronation Street in April 2018 as a Car Buyer, who expressed an interest in buying Eileen Grimshaw's vehicle.
Having started with MaD Theatre Company performing in various theatres, schools and festivals across Manchester, he then underwent training to become a workshop leader - running drama workshops with children and young adults, and finally went on to expand his experience in film and television.
His onscreen credits include Inside Out, Scott & Bailey and Moving On, along with the short films Pyrrihc Victory, Whisper in the Ear, Black Eyes & Cottage Pies and a role in the 2016 feature film Cleo's Choice.
On stage he has appeared in productions of I Snogged Justin Casey, Angels With Manky Faces, Life, Gin & Chronic Arthritis and Love the Dead.