EastEnders hunk reveals he is in ‘best shape of life’ after amazing transformation 11 years after quitting soap
thesun.co.ukEASTENDERS star Matt Lapinskas proudly showed off his incredible body transformation and said he was in the "best shape of his life".
The actor - who played Anthony Moon from 2011-2012, and was in Hollyoaks last year as Alex Ramsdan, said maintaining a trim physique has helped him land better job opportunities.
Matt, 33, said he achieved toned body by learning more about nutrition and committing to the gym. "You have to be prepared and I feel like I've changed a lot since my EastEnders days.
I feel like I've grown up now, and I'm a man, and my castings are very similar," he told the Daily Star. "I feel like if I'm in the best shape constantly, I stand a better chance of getting the role and I was in great shape when Hollyoaks came knocking. "They flew me out to Mallorca where we shot Gary Lucy's last episodes and they said 'Matt, can you take your top off?' and I was like 'Yeah, I can'." READ MORE ON EASTENDERSout of there Dying Lola Pearce plans an exit from Walford in EastEndersLOOK WHO'S BACK EastEnders badboy making shock return after seven years The actor said fitness has also helped him stay "mentally healthy" and change his outlook on life. "I feel good inside and it's not about boasting but it inspires me to push on and I love it when I go to the gym it's my little safe place when I put my music on," he added.
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