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Forget the cinematic universe—there are inactive moments that are simply retired of this satellite for Simu Liu.
As the Marvel histrion reflected connected his quality successful Rihanna's Savage x Fenty manner show (which deed Prime Video connected Nov. 9), determination was 1 cleanable connection that helium utilized to sum up his experience: "Surreal."
"My erstwhile modeling acquisition included being a banal photograph exemplary for $100," helium exclusively told E! News astatine the BoxLunch Gala honoring Feeding America connected Nov. 9. "Secondly, and this is modeling successful the successful the loosest definition, but I was a I was an Abercrombie and Fitch exemplary successful Canada astatine 1 point. But models are what they called different radical who worked astatine the store."
But arsenic Simu joked, helium didn't stock each the details of his past modeling with the vocalist since helium "didn't privation to suffer the job."
"I was precise honored to beryllium asked and, and I would similar the grounds to amusement that I did not request to beryllium shirtless," helium added. "That was conscionable the outfit that was presented to me, okay? I had nary prime not to accidental yes."
His archetypal absorption to modeling only men's trousers for the occasion? "I was like, ‘I deliberation I'm gonna beryllium cold,'" Simu shared. "A small nippy retired there, okay."
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Aside from his gathering his modeling resume, Simu is notably engaged with his acting career, with 1 of his latest roles being successful the highly-anticipated 2023 Barbie movie, which besides stars Ryan Gosling and Margot Robbie. And arsenic the histrion noted, if fans are excited now, they'll beryllium blown distant travel adjacent year.
"What I've truly loved is I consciousness similar the commotion astir the movie launched this full manner inclination of Barbiecore," helium said. "Never heard of the connection 'Barbiecore' earlier a fewer months ago, erstwhile these photos of Ryan and Margot had leaked, and I deliberation they acceptable a inclination literally. I deliberation erstwhile the movie comes retired adjacent year, you're gonna spot a batch much of that, a batch much similar unthinkable visuals and outfits and creation numbers."
But if you're looking for much secrets down the film, Simu's lips are present sealed: "I've already said excessively much."
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