TV STAR Michael Socha recently stopped by at the Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting.

The academy was set up at the end of last year by former Coronation Street actor Dean Fagan (aka Luke Britton), who now lives in Wrexham.

Dean set up the academy, based mainly out of Lle Hapus, with the aim of 'giving aspiring actors in Wrexham and the surrounding areas a golden opportunity to kick-start their screen acting journey'.

Since then, many successful sessions have been held, including kids summer bootcamps and the team have even just recently finished their own short film.

As well as that, some famous faces have stopped by to share their own acting experiences, including Flintshire's own Ian Puleston-Davies.

The latest actor to have stopped by at the academy for a talk is Michael Socha.

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He has become a well-recognised face on our TV screens down the years, particularly for his role as Harvey in the popular This is England series.

Socha has also starred in the likes of Once Upon a Time in Wonderland, Our World War, Silent Witness and so much more during his acting career to date. 

During his visit to Wrexham, he sat on stage at Wrexham University with Dean and Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting tutor Ruby Snape to share his knowledge and experiences of acting and answer questions from the crowd.

Speaking after the actor's visit last month, academy founder Dean said: "We’re still buzzing from yesterday!

(Image: Wrexham Academy of Screen Acting) PIC: Ruby, Dean and Michael on stage at Wrexham University.

"A massive thank you to Michael Socha for dropping by and sharing his insights, knowledge, and experience on acting and the TV and Film industry. An absolute treat. A legend and a top class actor. Loved every second.

"And to everyone who came out, asked questions, and got involved. You made it a day to remember. Thank you

"Great energy, great stories, powerful wisdom. We’re still soaking it in. Let’s keep the fire burning in Wrexham!"