Former Hollyoaks star Nico Mirallegro, who played the role of Newt on the popular Channel 4 soap, is almost unrecognisable now. Long-time Hollyoaks viewers will recall Newt - the emotionally troubled foster son of Frankie and Jack Osborne. The character was famous for his black clothing, heavy eyeliner, and unique haircut.
Newt was featured in the beloved soap from 2007 to 2010, getting involved in some of the show's most memorable storylines. This includes a poignant battle with schizophrenia and a shocking suicide pact with fellow distressed character Rae. He was also known for his distinctive fashion sense, often seen with long black hair and a lip ring during his time in the village.
However, unless you've been keeping up with TV dramas like Common, The Village and My Mad Fat Diary, you might not be aware of actor Nico's incredible transformation from a grungy emo kid to a respected, accomplished actor. Nico said goodbye to the show in 2010, after receiving two British Soap Awards nominations, reports the Daily Star . Not surprisingly, the English-Italian star has now permanently swapped Newt's signature black locks for a more conventional hairstyle.
It seems he's also given up the eyeliner and facial piercings for good. These days, the 33-year-old is a BAFTA-nominated actor, earning the nomination for Best Supporting Actor for his role as Joe Middleton in the BBC drama The Village. E4's drama series My Mad Fat Diary, in which Nico played the love interest Finn of main ch.
