New Love Island contestant Belle Hassan has revealed she has a surprising connection to Game Of Thrones.
The 21-year-old make-up artist, who is one of 12 new Casa Amor bombshells, admitted that her dad has appeared in the hit fantasy series.
Speaking ahead of her debut on the ITV2 reality show, Belle said: “My dad is an actor, Tamer Hassan. He’s been in The Football Factory, The Business, Game Of Thrones - he is my link to the famous world.”
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Belle Hassan is one of 12 new Love Islanders
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Tamer appeared in the sixth series of Game Of Thrones, where his character, Forzho, crossed paths with Daenerys Targaryen.
Forzho was one of the Khals who opposed her taking leadership of the Dothraki, but he later ended up dead after Daenerys burned all of his people.
Describing her dad as “very supportive”, Belle continued: “He is like my best friend and is always there for me. He’s told me to be myself but has also warned me ‘I’m watching and I’m going to be seeing every detail!’”
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Tamer Hassan played Forzho in Game Of Thrones
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Belle also revealed that because of Tamer’s role in The Football Factory, she’d also crossed paths with a famous Islander.
“Because he was in a film with Danny Dyer, I’ve met Dani Dyer when we were kids,” Belle added.
When she gets into the villa, Belle said she is looking forward to getting to know Anton Danyluk, while also describing Tommy Fury as “gorgeous”.
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Belle has her eye on Anton Danyluk
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The latest twist on Love Island will see the second villa – known as Casa Amor – reintroduced, with the current Islanders then being split up by gender.
The girls will be joined by six new boys, while the existing male contestants will soon have six new girls to keep them company.
She says: "I like Tom, Danny and Anton. If I had my pick, I’d probably go for Michael but I feel like he’s really coupled up. But Anton seems very funny so we would bounce off each other." (credit:ITV)
Nabila Badda(02 of12)
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Age: 29
From: London
Occupation: Hostess
She says: "I have got my eye on Anton. I think he is cheeky and I think he’s misunderstood by the girls in the villa." (credit:ITV)
Joanna Chimonides(03 of12)
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Age: 22
From: London
Occupation: Recruitment consultant
She says: "With Anton I find his personality so attractive and he’s got banter, so I think we’d connect. Tom is my type and what I usually go for looks-wise so I’m hoping his personality matches his good looks." (credit:ITV)
Belle Hassan(04 of12)
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Age: 21
From: Bromley
Occupation: Make-up artist
She says: "I definitely have my eye on Anton. Tom is good looking too and Tommy is gorgeous." (credit:ITV)
Jourdan Riane(05 of12)
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Age: 24
From: Essex
Occupation: Model/actress
She says: "In no order, my three would be Michael, Danny and the new Tom. He is beautiful. I also like Jordan." (credit:ITV)
Maria Wild(06 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Cheltenham
Occupation: VIP host
She says: "Deep down, it is Anton but I just can’t stop thinking about when he went in and talked about having a wandering eye. When I first saw him, I was not attracted to him but now I’ve watched him and got to know him, he’s funny and sweet." (credit:ITV)
Stevie Bradley(07 of12)
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Age: 21
From: Isle Of Man
Occupation: Student
He says: "Lucie seems really sweet and down to earth. Maura is also stunning. But Lucie would be my number one." (credit:ITV)
Marvin Brooks(08 of12)
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Age: 29
From: Bournemouth
Occupation: Personal trainer and ex Royal Navy officer
He says: "Anna has definitely caught my eye but then recently Lucie has as I feel like she’s very similar to me in the sense that if she doesn’t want to hang around with a group she won’t force herself to do, which I’ve admired." (credit:ITV)
Dennon Lewis(09 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Watford
Occupation: Professional footballer
He says: "I have my eye on quite a few of them - Lucie’s very nice. I do like how Maura is turning out to be. She’s really feisty and could be a handful." (credit:ITV)
George Rains(10 of12)
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Age: 22
From: Essex
Occupation: Builder
He says: "Amber and Anna are my type, they are the sort of girls I’d go for looks-wise and Anna is really pretty and she’s got a nice body." (credit:ITV)
Dan Rose(11 of12)
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Age: 21
From: Nuneaton
Occupation: Bathroom salesperson
He says: "I do fancy Amber but I know she seems loved up with Michael. I’ll test the water with it though. Then I’ll probably go for Lucie and Maura." (credit:ITV)
Ovie Soko(12 of12)
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Age: 28
Occupation: London
Occupation: Pro basketball player
He says: "They are all gorgeous girls but Anna, I’ve been watching her from the beginning and she has consistently has been on my radar." (credit:ITV)