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Peter Andre reminisced about the painful racial discrimination he endured while growing up in Australia.

The singer, 52, was born in London to Greek-Cypriot parents before emigrating Down Under aged six.

Following criticism for his Jafaican movie trailer where he sported dreadlocks and assumed a Jamaican accent, Peter reflects on his experiences amidst racial hostility.

Peter shared that he had been bound to a fence on one occasion by children with blue eyes and blond hair who hurled stones at him due to his darker complexion.

He shared with The Sun, “I can recall the bullying and racial discrimination we experienced as children in Australia, and it was quite challenging.

However, this experience provided me with a profound grasp of what crosses boundaries and what does not. For instance, if someone donned a wig with curls and an oversized nose, mimicking a Greek accent, my response could be laughter – but that’s largely contingent upon the person’s intent.

However, should anyone express something like “I despise the Greeks,” or make disparaging remarks about your ethnicity, that’s where we draw the boundary. That’s essentially what racism looks like.

Peter stars as Gary Buckle in the crime-comedy, a con artist pretending to be a Jamaican gangster. 

To successfully carry out a fraud involving both London and Jamaica, requiring approximately AUD $72,321 to cover his grandmother’s care costs, Gary (or Gazza), will need to swiftly grasp the essential aspects of Jamaican culture within a 21-day timeframe.

As a die-hard fan, I’ve been eagerly awaiting the upcoming movie release. However, upon viewing the trailer, I was taken aback by Peter’s portrayal of a character wearing dreadlocks and adopting a Jamaican accent. This depiction has sparked a wave of criticism among fans, who find it deeply disrespectful to the culture it represents.

The trailer made fans question: ‘Did I wake up in 1998?!’

In the year 2025, it came as an unexpected surprise to me that Peter Andre would take on the lead role in a film titled JAFAICAN, where he portrays a Jamaican character wearing a dreadlock wig. It’s quite remarkable!

In 2025, there’s a film releasing featuring Peter Andre sporting a wig resembling dreadlocks and playing a character pretending to be Jamaican. Some find it questionable if this is the direction we’re heading in 2025. Another added their thoughts on the matter.

Why in the world is YouTube suggesting a movie trailer featuring Peter Andre, where a character pretends to be a phony Jamaican? It feels like I’ve stepped back into 1998, hasn’t it?

Facing criticisms about his new role, Peter explained that the movie is more about narrating tales and showing respect, not making fun.

In acknowledgement that some individuals might find themselves genuinely hurt, he conceded that the film had never aimed for such an outcome.

He mentioned that we delved into thorough investigations, collaborated with talented individuals from Jamaica, and aimed to narrate a tale filled with emotion.

Earlier this month, Peter shared the official trailer of JAFAICAN on his Instagram, stating excitedly: “Here it is! The long-awaited trailer for JAFAICAN is finally out. Get ready for its cinema release soon!

He announced that the world premiere of the movie he’s working on is scheduled for May 9 at the Gold Coast Film Festival, and hinted that details about a UK premiere will be shared shortly.

One excited fan penned: ‘Peter that looks amazing can’t wait to see this brilliant’. 

Another wrote: ‘Oh yes!!!! looking forward to this @peterandre can’t wait’.

‘I wish I could have watched this being filmed’ someone else said.

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2025-05-20 20:04

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