Many Emmerdale fans will know Anthony Quinlan as Pete Barton but some might not be aware of the business he started after leaving the soap.
Anthony Quinlan, 37, left Emmerdale in 2020 and while he still had acting roles some of his attention has gone to BoxedOff. As The Sun reports, the company provides plant-based supplements and nutrition to help customers achieve their fitness goals.
Although, former Hollyoaks star Anthony didn’t want to use his celeb profile to push the products. He said: “I didn't want people to think it would be another Z-list celebrity putting their name to a product. I didn't want to cheapen it, if that makes sense.
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“Setting the company up started as a way of giving myself some security while working in an industry that doesn't have any. Forgive the pun, but it was done to supplement my acting career. I decided to leave Emmerdale to throw myself into the company.
“It wasn't a decision I made lightly, but I'm so glad I did. It's really paid off. It has done far better than I could have ever imagined and it's something I'm really proud of. There's a famous saying, isn't there, that if you enjoy your work then it'll never feel like a day's work in your life.
“I'm really fortunate I've got a few industries where I feel most passionate. Acting is my ultimate passion and what I want to do above all else.”
Anthony said the success of BoxedOff has given him the opportunity to pick and choose acting roles. Earlier this week, we reported Anthony’s new romance with former Coronation Street star Nikki Sanderson, 38.
Discussing his partner, who is currently appearing in Hollyoaks, Anthony said: “All I can say is I'm really, really happy and she's a very special girl. She's lovely. I'm happy that it is what it is and we haven't got everyone prying.”
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