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Riz Ahmed Gains Weight on Malaysian Food
British actor Riz Ahmed gained weight during Penang shoot for Netflix film after loving Malaysian cuisine.
In brief
British actor Riz Ahmed gained weight during Penang shoot for Netflix film after loving Malaysian cuisine. Riz Ahmed gained weight while filming 'The Big Fix' in Penang due to his love for Malaysian food. Originally reported by Malay Mail.
Riz Ahmed's Weight Gain
British actor Riz Ahmed gained weight during Penang shoot for Netflix film after loving Malaysian cuisine.
Malaysian Food Mix
Malaysian food combines Indonesian, Indian, Malay, and Chinese influences with unique twists.
Trousers Refitted
Ahmed had to refit his trousers and redo his costume due to weight gain.
No Regrets
Ahmed expressed no regrets about experiencing Malaysian food during the shoot.
The Big Fix Details
The Netflix film follows a former Interpol officer uncovering football match-fixing.
Podcast Appearance
Ahmed discussed his time in Malaysia on Dish from Waitrose podcast with Nick Grimshaw.
The takeaway
Riz Ahmed gained weight while filming 'The Big Fix' in Penang due to his love for Malaysian food.
