![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/strictlys-hamza-hasnt-cut-hair-for-17-years-in-act-of-rebellion-against-mum/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/1_Strictly-Come-Dancing-2022-1.jpg&description=Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin used to have a number two all over but now won't let anyone near his long hairStrictly: Hamza Yassin receives three perfect scores for his Cha ChaTipped to win Strictly, Hamza Yassin has impressed week after week with his energetic performances alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal. From the Salsa to the Quickstep, the wildlife photographer has proved he's got the moves - something he credits his African heritage with. Born in Sudan, Hamza moved to Northampton when he was eight, and was expected to eventually study medicine like the rest of his family. "I planned to follow my family, who are all medics, into the profession," the star - who is also known as CBeebies' Ranger Hamza - told The Herald. Hamza Yassin and pro partner Jowita consistently top the leaderboard ( PA) "I felt pressure to do it, so I decided to be a dentist like my brother. But when I saw his textbooks, and what he had to do, I realised it was going to be super-hard for me. I am dyslexic and it was definitely a factor in my decision – but I also had another dream to follow, which had always been in my head growing up. "So, I told my family I wanted to do wildlife film-making, switched to zoology and they were 100 per cent behind me." Hamza, 32, graduated with a degree in zoology with conservation from the University of Bangor in 2011, followed by a Master's degree in biological photography and imaging from the University of Nottingham. After that, he fell in love with the wildlife in the Scottish West Highlands, in particular the golden eagles and the red deer, and spent two weeks convincing his parents to let him leave the family home and move there. Hamza relocated to Scotland to start a new life surrounded by nature ( Hamza Yassin Photography) At 21, he drove more than 500 miles to start a new life, living in his estate car and washing his clothes at the community centre for months just so he could be close to nature. Eventually, the locals took){kind=link}
Strictly Come Dancing star Hamza Yassin used to have a number two all over but now won’t let anyone near his long hair
Tipped to win Strictly, Hamza Yassin has impressed week after week with his energetic performances alongside professional partner Jowita Przystal.
From the Salsa to the Quickstep, the wildlife photographer has proved he’s got the moves – something he credits his African heritage with.
Born in Sudan, Hamza moved to Northampton when he was eight, and was expected to eventually study medicine like the rest of his family.
“I planned to follow my family, who are all medics, into the profession,” the star – who is also known as CBeebies’ Ranger Hamza – told The Herald.