Out of the box: Megan Prescott on Skins, bodybuilding and busting gender roles
Megan Prescott has many views on Skins, bodybuilding and busting through gender roles. She has had many experience in gender inequality and public scrutiny. She is an actress that is know for her work in a show called Skins. She was a bit insecure when she first stepped into the gym, but soon gained the respect of everyone.
Key Takeaways:
- Megan Prescott is an actress best known for playing Katie Finch in the BAFTA-winning teen drama ‘Skins’
- She works as a writer at Balloon Entertainment and began training as a bodybuilder in 2015, competing in The UKBFF British Finals in October 2016.
- Megan Prescott is currently working on a series of short films with her Skins co-stars Klariza Clayton (‘Misfits’, ‘Lovesick’, ‘Bloodmoney’) as producer and playing the lead role.
“I felt it a lot when I first started getting into training because obviously when you first step into a gym you’re not bulked up. I think people feel like it’s a woman intruding on a man’s domain. The only way they can deal with that is if they ‘teach you how to do it properly’, even when you don’t ask them.”
