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One of the celebrities of this yr’s Love Island All Stars has a well-known father who options in what many followers deem the ‘greatest gangster film ever made’.

Belle Hassan is among the many 12 former Love Island contestants at present gracing the ITV spin-off present, hoping for one more likelihood at love.

She shares the highlight with previous winners Jess Harding and Millie Court, in addition to latest collection newcomers Helena Ford and Tommy Bradley.

Now aged 27, Belle first entered the courting present as a Casa Amor bombshell again in 2019. She paired up with Anton Danyluk and so they have been each evicted from the villa collectively, solely to half methods simply weeks after leaving the ITV present.

Viewers have expressed their pleasure at seeing Belle return to their screens, though her transformation from blonde to brunette initially left them struggling to recognise her.

Despite her actuality TV previous, some viewers are solely now discovering the id of her well-known father – 57 yr outdated actor Tamer Hassan. His appearing credit embody Football Factory and Game of Thrones, the place he portrayed Khal Forzho, a member of the Dothraki tribe.

He has additionally made two appearances on BBC cleaning soap EastEnders , experiences OK!

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Yet considered one of his most acclaimed performances is at present obtainable on Prime Video. The 2004 thriller Layer Cake, helmed by Matthew Vaughn – the filmmaker behind Stardust, Kick-Ass, X-Men: First Class and the Kingsman trilogy – stays a standout in his filmography.

Hassan shares the display screen with a powerful ensemble forged, together with Daniel Craig, who would subsequently change into James Bond, alongside Tom Hardy, Ben Whishaw, Sienna Miller and Michael Gambon. Adapted from the novel of the identical identify, Hassan takes on the function of Terry, who aids the unnamed protagonist performed by Craig.

The plot follows a affluent drug supplier whose plans for retirement are derailed when he is compelled to rescue a commerce magnate’s daughter.

Simultaneously, he should monitor down ecstasy tablets valued at £2 million. The movie holds a powerful 81% score on Rotten Tomatoes and stands because the highest-rated manufacturing Hassan has featured in throughout his distinguished profession.

It continues to be warmly obtained by audiences, with one fan writing: “Fast, exciting, some could even say brilliant. This movie has it all and its clear why it’s a classic.

“The appearing is spectacular, the twists and turns of the plot at all times hold you guessing, typically it feels a bit too quick however by the tip of all of it you’ll not remorse watching it.”

A further viewer commented: “One of the best films on the market.. Daniel Craig reveals why he grew to become James Bond.. Worth seeing. Matthew Vaughn made an brisk film.”

Meanwhile, a third fan declared: “Sublime. One of Craig’s greatest movies, with a incredible supporting forged. The sound monitor is as cracking because the movie too!”.

The film is evidently a standout showcase of Hassan’s skills, with another viewer going as far as to proclaim: “One of the most effective British gangster films ever made. A thriller drama as nicely, nicely acted, nicely written. Crime traditional.”

Layer Cake is streaming on Prime Video and NOW whereas Love Island All Stars continues tonight at 9pm on ITV2 and ITVX.