He’s running through our heads
Who doesn’t love watching a golden retriever on screen? And, who is this lovable man we love to watch? It’s Heated Rivalry’s actor, Hudson Williams—the talk of the town. Known as Shane Hollander in Heated Rivalry—the book adaptation of Rachel Reid’s Game Changer series—he has blown up as one of the most-watched and rising stars of the year.
For those who aren’t aware of this intoxicating show, it’s a romance tale about two notoriously famous hockey players who catch themselves in a forbidden romance that’s filled with yearning, spice and emotional depth.
If you want to get to know more about Hudson Williams, stick around, because we’ve got just the tea to spill.
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Here are fun facts about Hudson Williams:
He’s Asian Canadian
His mother is half-Korean, and his father is of British, Dutch, and Canadian descent.
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He’s an Aquarius
He was born on 13 February 2001
He’s an actor, writer and director
He graduated from the Film Arts program at Langara College in Vancouver, Canada, in 2020. Since then, he’s appeared in television series such as Allegiance and Tracker, but nothing as big as Heated Rivalry. But, he’s also a writer, producer and director for certain films such as Rancid and Buttons.
He likes Korean skincare
Based on an interview with Much Music, his co-star Connor Storrie revealed that he takes the longest time to get ready, always carrying at least two ziplock bags worth of skincare.
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He has a matching tattoo with his co-star
He and Connor Storrie have a matching tattoo that says “sex sells”. Connor has it on his shin, while Hudson has it on his upper thigh. The wording is a cheeky homage to their internationally famous TV series, which is all about love and sex.
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His guilty pleasure is cerebral art films
In an interview with Vanity Fair, Hudson enthused that he loves cerebral art films—“It’s just sort of what I naturally gravitate towards.”
Watch Heated Rivalry now on HBO Max.
This story will be updated.
