1L milkshakes for breakfast? How Desmond Tan gained 15kg for his role in the movie Pace
He stars as a rehabilitated drug addict in the new movie. HIs recipe for rapid weight gain? Full cream milkshakes, and double portions of nasi lemak and char kway teow.
Desmond Tan, a 37-year-old actor, gained 15kg for his role in the new movie Pace. To achieve this dramatic transformation, Tan consumed full cream milkshakes for breakfast, along with double portions of nasi lemak and char kway teow throughout the day. This rapid weight gain, coupled with his physical appearance, helped him embody the character of Malcolm, a drug addict seeking redemption.
Director Jonathan Choo praised Tan's ability to convey the character's emotional struggles through his physical changes. After completing the movie, Tan lost the weight in six weeks, realizing that his confidence and self-perception remained unchanged, regardless of his physical appearance.
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