Inside Rivals star Luke Pasqualino's life from teen heartthrob to dating Perrie Edwards

Rivals, the latest series to grace Disney Plus, boasts a star-studded cast and is based on the novel by Dame Jilly Cooper. The show has quickly become a fan favourite.

The cast of Rivals includes Doctor Who's David Tennant, EastEnders legend Danny Dyer and Poldark's Aidan Turner in leading roles. Other actors such as Alex Hassell, Nafessa Williams, Bella Maclean, Katherine Parkinson, Victoria Smurfit, Lisa McGrillis, Emily Atack, Catriona Chandler, Gabriel Tierney, Gary Lamont and Lara Peake also feature prominently.

Luke Pasqualino joins the stellar line-up, taking on the role of Bas Baddingham in the Disney+ series, which premiered on 18 October.

At 34, Luke is no stranger to the screen, boasting numerous acting credits. He first gained recognition as Freddie in the popular teen drama Skins, before branching out into film and television roles.

Born in Peterborough to Italian parents hailing from Sicily and Naples, Luke has appeared in films such as Love Bite, The Gandhi Murder and Medusa Deluxe, as well as TV shows like Our Girl, Snatch and Death in Paradise, reports Somerset Live.

Despite his public career, Luke prefers to keep his personal life private. His current relationship status is unknown, but he has been linked to several famous faces in the past. In 2018, he was romantically involved with Maddison Jaizani.

Prior to that, Luke dated Perrie Edwards in 2016, but their relationship ended after a few months. From 2009 to 2010, he was also in a relationship with actress Klariza Clayton.

His latest stint in the drama Rivals has involved him in some rather steamy sequences, with the series showcasing a number of sex scenes. The cast has been candid about their experiences shooting these intimate moments, and Luke