Paul Opacic (born 14th February 1966 in Halifax, Yorkshire) played Steve Marchant in Emmerdale between 1996 and 1999. After leaving Emmerdale in 1999, Paul went on to have regular roles in Bad Girls, The Chase and Hollyoaks. Aside from these, Paul has also guest appearances in TV shows such as Only Fools and Horses, Waterloo Road, Birds of a Feather, The Royal, Holby City and Lovejoy.