UK TV star Ofo Uhiara: 'I'll fight homophobia through gay character'
One of the actors in the ITV1 police drama "The Bill" has come out that he took on the role of a gay character in order to allow him to fight prejudice. Ofo Uhiara's character is a black, gay Christian man and believes it is important such a character is in a popular show so anti-gay opinions can be challenged. "I'm not gay, so I can't identify with that aspect. But I'm black and can imagine the racial abuse I've experienced is similar to the homophobic abuse a gay man would hear. I'm sure it touches the same heart and hurts in the same way," he added.
"I want Lance to be a positive role model and help break down barriers. He's not camp or effeminate. He's just a regular bloke with a particular sexual preference. And he just happens to be black and a Christian, as well, that's all." 7 million viewers tune in each week.
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