Emmerdale actor Chris Bisson has captivated audiences with his portrayal of troublesome businessman Jai Sharma on the ITV soap.
However, when the cameras stop rolling, Chris leads a vastly different life.
Chris has played Jai on Emmerdale for the best part of 13 years and most recently, the villager has been at the centre of a tense storyline with his on-screen partner Laurel Thomas after he took out a big loan in her name.
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But Chris’ life is worlds away from the drama which goes down in the Dales and he is currently in a long-term relationship with his stunning fiancée Rowena Finn.
Chance encounter
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In a tale straight out of a Hollywood romance, dashing Emmerdale heartthrob Chris Bisson found his leading lady off-screen.
The smitten actor recently spilled the beans on his love story with the gorgeous Rowena, and it’s enough to make fans swoon.
While both were enjoying separate holidays in Marbella, fate intervened and the pair met and formed an immediate connection.
Rowena fondly recalled the moment, telling OK!: “I knew I liked him when he asked me to put sunscreen on his back and I got really nervous.”
Kissing co-stars on screen
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With his fiancée not appearing on the soap, Chris has admitted in the past he finds it awkward when it comes to kissing one of his co-stars.
Chris explained: “In the past, I’ve told her when I’ve had kissing scenes, but that would stay with her for the rest of the day, so now I tend not to say unless asked.
“Those scenes are difficult for me to shoot and for Rowena to watch.”
Before getting engaged, Chris and Rowena became first-time parents when their son, Harry, was born in 2013.
And just two years later in 2015, they welcomed their first daughter into the world, Ella Rose.
Chris is regularly posting pictures of himself with his family on social media from their adventures.
Romantic proposal
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On their 10th anniversary, the actor surprised his long-term partner with a romantic proposal.
Making the announcement on his official Twitter page, he joyfully shared: “Finally, I popped the question to @row_finn and she said yes.”
Choosing the Lake District as the backdrop, Chris seized the moment to ask Rowena to grow old with him, inspired by an elderly couple they had seen earlier.
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“There’s a reason I brought you here. You know that old couple we saw earlier? Would you like to grow old like that with me?” he explained to OK! Magazine and the rest is history.
Rowena, although having waited a decade, was surprised by the proposal, saying: “All my friends said it was obvious Chris was going to propose after ten years, but to me, it wasn’t because I’d already waited ten years!
“Every anniversary I was always hoping I’d get a ring. “I was in shock. The ring blew me away. Then I thought, let’s get off this ledge! I finally said yes and the ring fitted perfectly.
“It was amazing. We both got a little emotional,” she said.
Chris added: “It’s nice to know it’s on her finger and she’s coming back.”
Losing engagement ring
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Back in 2018, Chris faced a moment of panic when he lost his fiancée’s engagement ring.
He took to Twitter to ask fans for help locating his wife-to-be’s sparkling diamond ring.
He wrote: “”Help! My Mrs has lost her engagement ring. She thinks it may have come off at Charnock Richard Services (M6 southbound). If you have seen it please let us know. @ShellStationsUK @welcomebreak.”
Luckily, the ring was found in the bag of a hoover.
“The ring has been found,” he later revealed. “We can’t thank the staff and volunteers @NWAirAmbulance shop in Kendel enough.
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