Remember Beppe from EastEnders? Former soap star says he’s in the ‘best shape ever’ as he shows off his ripped body
Michael Greco has returned to the UK after a decade of living in the States and the heart-throb has proved to fans he's got better with age
AFTER spending a decade in America, former EastEnders star Beppe di Marco has finally returned to the UK with a smoking hot body.
Michael Greco, 45, who played the Italian lothario in the soap from 1998 to 2002, made an appearance on ITV's Loose Women yesterday to talk about his new fitness regime.
But, while talking to the hosts of the show, Michael revealed that achieving his buff physique does come at a great price and he has had to make great sacrifices.
He explained: "I'm doing intermittent fasting. You fast for 16 hours of the day and eat for eight. It's a really good way of losing weight, because your body has time to digest the food.
"I gave up meat. I eat some fish. I eat a lot of vegetables and fruit. I'm in my 40s and I'm in the best shape I've ever been."
The 45-year-old also explained that his move to Los Angeles played a big part in his wanting to get fit and drove his dedication.
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The heart-throb told hosts: "When I moved to Los Angeles, the sun is always shining and the pressure to look good in immense. When I started acting again, I wanted to look after myself again."
But sadly, despite showing off his super fit physique, the 45-year-old is still living the single life, saying: "I just haven't met anybody. Yes, I was promiscuous in the past... in my 20s."
And sadly, after going Stateside, Michael admitted to becoming disillusioned with the world of acting and found himself in the midst of a gambling stint.
"Back in 2002, I kinda lost my way as an actor, so I needed time out," he said. "I gave up acting. I moved abroad and became a professional poker player.
"I always played cards as a kid. I got sponsored by a company and they sent me all over the world to play. I was top ten in Europe at one point. Vegas was amazing."
However, fans need not worry, as Michael is making a return to acting and is now starring in a West End musical called Exposure, in which he plays a character called Miles Mason.
"It's about a young photographer sent to Sudan," explained about the production. "I play the devil who tempts the photographer."