The actor recounted how producers have consistently sidelined him for being either “too slim” or “too fat”.

Despite his talent and a slimmer physique, the actor said he was praised in aditions but never cast, saying that this pattern began early in his career.

“I have been told I’m fat, and I have even lost roles because of that. Some people say I’m not fine or that I won’t fit a character because I have a stomach,” he said.

The actor stated that the bias has shifted as his body has changed. He added that, now that he is “a bit chubby,” he finds himself stereotyped and overlooked for a diverse range of characters.

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“And now that I’m a bit chubby and I have a stomach, they are giving me roles like uncle, landlord or husband,” he said.

“Some producers even stopped giving me ‘bad boy’ roles because they assume I won’t be able to interpret the character, but they will be shocked when they see my upcoming movies.”

Source: Thecable