October 30th 2024.
Himesh Patel, widely recognized for his role as Tamwar Masood on EastEnders, has been making waves in the movie industry as a rising star. In a recent interview with GQ, Himesh opened up about his experience with acne during his time on the popular soap opera.
As a teenager, Himesh joined the cast of EastEnders and was immediately faced with the pressure of having millions of people see his acne on screen. He shared, "When you're a teenager and have acne, it's the worst thing in the world. But then when you've got acne in front of millions of people every week in EastEnders, it's a whole other thing." It was a rough time for him, feeling self-conscious and surrounded by other actors who seemed to have perfect skin.
However, Himesh has since moved on from his role as Tamwar and has found great success in the film industry. He starred in Danny Boyle's Beatles musical Yesterday, appeared in Christopher Nolan's Tenet, and even had a lead role in HBO's flu pandemic drama Station Eleven. Despite his success, Himesh still remembers the pressure he felt on EastEnders and strives to do better now.
In the soap world, Himesh's character Tamwar left Walford to travel with his girlfriend Nancy Carter. The two eventually got engaged and married off-screen in 2019, settling down in New Zealand. However, Nancy returned to Walford alone in 2021 after the couple split.
Reflecting on his decision to leave EastEnders, Himesh shared in an interview with The Independent, "I didn't necessarily leave EastEnders with any sort of intention to get to any certain level. I just hoped I would have a career where I'd get to jump from one interesting thing to the next, and not have nine years of EastEnders seen as anything detrimental." He also acknowledged the perception of soap actors and the challenges they may face in pursuing other acting opportunities.
Despite the ups and downs, Himesh remains grateful for his time on EastEnders and the opportunities it has brought him. He continues to take on new and exciting projects, such as his role in Dan Levy's directorial debut Good Grief. And, as always, he is open to hearing from fans and staying connected with the soap community.
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