In this episode, we sit down with Danny Ligairi – a former professional rugby player and youth coach, who transitioned to acting after being discovered by Tom Hardy during a chance encounter in a London park.
He made his debut in the BBC series Taboo, despite having no prior acting experience.
Born in Fiji and adopted by a family in the UK, Ligairi later reconnected with his biological father, a former SAS major, in a journey documented in Finding My Father.
Despite facing personal and professional challenges, Ligairi has used his experiences to inspire others through both his acting and community involvement.
His life story is incredible, so sit back and enjoy this chat!