Farrel Hegarty
Farrel Hegarty | |
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Hegarty at the 2025 British Soap Awards | |
| Born | Farrel Jo Hegarty 27 January 1988 Wakefield, West Yorkshire, England |
| Alma mater | East 15 Acting School (BA Hons) |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Television | Coronation Street |
Farrel Jo Hegarty (born 27 January 1988) is an English actress. She is known for her role as Lou Michaelis in the ITV1 soap opera Coronation Street (2025–present). She is also a content creator on TikTok, as well as having appeared in various stage productions across the UK.
Life and career
Farrel Jo Hegarty was born on 27 January 1988 in Wakefield, West Yorkshire.[1][2] She studied at East 15 Acting School, graduating with a BA Hons in 2010.[3] Hegarty is a lesbian and is in a relationship with a woman who lives in Australia.[4][5] Her first television role was in an episode of the ITV soap opera Emmerdale in 2014.[6] She went on to appear in a series of short films, with minor roles in the films My Dinner with Hervé and Big Boys Don't Cry.[7] In 2021, she appeared in episode of Murder, They Hope; the following year, she played a receptionist in the film The Pay Day. In 2024, she appeared in episodes of The Dating Game and Brassic, as well as a short film Silent Night. Hegarty is also a content creator on TikTok, often sharing sketch videos.[8][9]
In February 2025, Hegarty joined the cast of the ITV soap opera Coronation Street as Lou Michaelis.[10] She debuted alongside her husband Mick Michaelis (Joe Layton) and is subsequently revealed as the mother of Brody Michaelis (Ryan Mulvey), who is in a young offender's institution.[11] Brody's paternity is subsequently revealed not to be Mick, but Kit Green (Jacob Roberts). Her character was sent to prison in July 2025, with Hegarty departing the show before returning in February 2026.[12]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Emmerdale | Laura Atkinson | 1 episode |
| 2014 | AppyEverAftR | N/a | Television film |
| 2015 | Edit/Undo | Sarah Conway | Short film |
| 2016 | Date | Waitress | Short film |
| 2018 | My Dinner with Hervé | Woman in Pub | Film |
| 2019 | Coronation Street | Reporter | 1 episode |
| 2020 | The Wedding Dance | Emma | Short film |
| 2020 | Big Boys Don't Cry | Club Girl #2 | Film |
| 2020 | The Wedding Dance | Emma | Short film |
| 2021 | Murder, They Hope | Jemima | Episode: "Dales of the Unexpected" |
| 2022 | The Pay Day | Receptionist Rebecca | Film |
| 2024 | The Dating Game | Tracy | Episode: "Terrance & Tracy" |
| 2024 | Brassic | Hayley Carver | Episode: "Two Funerals and a Wedding" |
| 2024 | Silent Night | Laura | Short film |
| 2025–present | Coronation Street | Lou Michaelis | Regular role |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Venue |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Mixed Up North | Bella | Tristan Bates Theatre |
| 2011 | The Little Big Club | Danni | UK tour |
| 2012 | Soap Opera | Jan | UK tour |
| 2013 | Stand | Vicky | UK tour |
| 2014 | Hello Norma Jean | Marilyn Monroe | King's Head Theatre |
| 2016 | The Park Theatre | ||
| 2019 | Stags and Hens | Bernadette | Stockwell Playhouse |
References
- ^ Meyer, Tamzin (9 February 2026). "Coronation Street: Who is Farrel Hegarty? Lou Michaelis star's age, TikTok fame and friendship with Julia Goulding". Entertainment Daily. Archived from the original on 26 July 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Hibbs, James. "Coronation Street exit confirmed for new character months after debut". Radio Times. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Farrel Hegarty: A Powerful Journey of Talent, Resilience, and Modern Stardom - Explore Clarion". 25 December 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ Jempson, Mike (21 January 2014). "'It's an expensive relationship': Coronation Street star Farrel Hegarty opens up about the cost of love with her Aussie partner, and whether a permanent move Down Under is on the cards". Sky News. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ by Monde Mwitumwa, Jordan Lloyd Beck (21 July 2025). "Coronation Street star Farrel Hegarty in tears at airport as she shares fear". Leicestershire Live. Archived from the original on 24 July 2025. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Farrel Hegarty". Mandy.com. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Farrel Hegarty". Backstage.com. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Corrie star 'sad' as she's forced to say 'brutal' goodbye while soap exit looms". Manchester Evening News. 22 July 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.
- ^ Barnes, Phoebe Kowhai. "Coronation Street villain return revealed for character who exited ITV soap mere months ago". Radio Times. Archived from the original on 14 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Coronation Street star addresses imminent exit: "I'll probably cry"". Digital Spy. 19 May 2025. Archived from the original on 15 December 2025. Retrieved 27 February 2026.
- ^ "Coronation Street bringing back controversial character after exit". Digital Spy. 27 January 2026. Archived from the original on 2 February 2026. Retrieved 28 February 2026.
- ^ "Coronation Street's Farrel Hegarty addresses "really sad" exit from Lou Michaelis role". Digital Spy. 9 July 2025. Archived from the original on 22 July 2025. Retrieved 1 March 2026.