A FORMER Coronation Street villain has unveiled a huge new career change worlds away from the cobbles.
The star, 25, appeared on the ITV soap for two years, with his character becoming a major antagonist.
Maximus Evans portrayed twisted killer Corey Brent between 2019 and 2021.
Corey notably murdered fan favourite Seb Franklin (Harry Visinoni) in a brutal attack.
The actor is now opening a new Mexican restaurant in Bramhall, Stockport next week.
Casa Papi focuses on high-end Mexican street food including sweet potato tacos, salad bowls and slow-cooked Birria beef.
Maximus developed the concept with his brother and business partners after identifying a gap in the market.
He told Manchester Evening News: “My brother has an office in Bramhall and he realised some time ago that whilst it’s a brilliant area with a community feel, there’s no Mexican or quick and easy options except for the likes of Greggs, Subway or a supermarket meal deal.
“So we saw there was a gap in the market and we just wanted to fill it with something that’s quite fresh, fast, and just focused on high-quality food – it started with that vision.
“We’ve just tried to build this really strong team of local staff and just really be community-driven.”
In 2022, Maximus won the British Soap Award for Villain of the Year for portraying Corey.
He later voiced Draco Malfoy in Audible‘s Harry Potter Full Cast Audiobooks.
