Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper says playing sinister guru Rowan has helped bring him closer to his father - after the actor's parents were once sucked into a bizarre wellness cult By Geraint Llewellyn For Mailonline Published: 01:07 BST, 2 July 2024 | Updated: 01:15 BST, 2 July 2024 e-mail View comments Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper has said playing sinister guru Rowan Cunliffe in the soap has helped bring him closer to his father Christopher. The actor, 39, who made is debut on the cobbles earlier this year, p reviously revealed his new age parents were once embroiled in a similar cult. Now Emrhys said when preparing for the role he asked his father for tips, and the pair spoke for the first time about that of their lives, during the actor's childhood.
Telling The Sun : 'This role has actually brought me and my dad closer. I have asked him question and I asked him advice, it's really great'. 'This role is particularly important to me because I hope to spread awareness about the dancers of these types of characters and organisations'.
Coronation Street star Emrhys Cooper, 39, has said playing sinister guru Rowan Cunliffe in the soap has helped bring him closer to his father Christopher The actor, who made is debut on the cobbles earlier this year, previously revealed his new age parents were once embroiled in a similar cult (pictured with co-star Jane Danson) Now Emrhys said when preparing for the role he asked his father for tips, and the pair spoke for the firs.