Poldark star Aidan Turner has revealed he began his showbiz career as a ballroom and Latin-American dancer.
The 32-year-old Dublin native, who is best known for his roles in The Clinic, Being Human and The Hobbit trilogy, has spoken about his first foray into the world of showbiz as a dancer.
Turner told Vanity Fair that while he won many trophies for his dance moves, he didn't exactly love what he was doing. He said: "I was six when I started. I represented Ireland in ballroom and Latin-American dancing for 10 years.
“I sort of hated it. Then suddenly you start winning, and, well, I’m quite a competitive person.”
Later this year Turner will be seen alongside Rooney Mara in Jim Sheridan’s The Secret Scripture.
