He jetted over to India to undergo a relaxing detox in a specialised retreat.
But while he’s there, Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves has been sure to squeeze in some sightseeing, wildlife watching… and a cameo in a Bollywood movie.
Photos from the set of the film see the TV personality in all his royal regalia, taking on the role of a Danish Prince… after which he had a stressful encounter with a monkey.
‘I have always wanted to look like a Disney prince!’ Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves shoots royal cameo in Bollywood movie… and gets uriniated on by a mischievous monkey
Speaking to MailOnline exclusively, the 34-year-old explained: ‘My trip started first in New Delhi where I filmed for three days. The main reason of my trip to India is the Bollywood movie that I am part of.
‘It is a huge production with lots of people involved, and music and dancing.
‘I play a Danish Prince who is one of the guests at a royal Indian wedding, who is very lavish and flamboyant.
‘I feel very honoured to be given the chance to be part of such an amazing production and I shall look forward to seeing the end material on the big screens next year when the movie is out.’
Cheeky: Rodrigo took time out to see the local wildlife… and had a stressful encounter with a monkey
Busy boy: He jetted over to India to undergo a relaxing detox in a specialised retreat. But while he’s there, Human Ken Doll Rodrigo Alves has been sure to squeeze in some sightseeing, wildlife watching… and a cameo in a Bollywood movie
Looking the part: Photos from the set of the film see the TV personality in all his royal regalia, taking on the role of a Danish Prince
Princely: Of his role as Danish royal, the Brazilian socialite added – ‘Growing up my influences were Disney and I have always wanted to look like a prince. And now I have the chance to be one and to look like one’
Of his role as Danish royal, the Brazilian socialite added: ‘Growing up my influences were Disney and I have always wanted to look like a prince. And now I have the chance to be one and to look like one.’
Of the rest of his trip – which sees him trying to detox and lose weight after going a little OTT over Halloween a few weeks ago – he said: ‘I traveled to Agra where the Taj Mahal is. It has been now three days that I’m in Japuir, the pink city, where it is predominantly Hindo and very colourful.
‘I see cows, pigs and elephants everywhere, this trip has been very cultural.’
Another animal on the tour was a monkey, who Rodrigo played with outside a stately temple.
On duty: Of the rest of his trip he said – ‘I traveled to Agra where the Taj Mahal is. It has been now three days that I’m in Japuir, the pink city, where it is predominantly Hindo and very colourful’
Speaking to MailOnline exclusively, the 34-year-old explained: ‘My trip started first in New Delhi where I filmed for three days. The main reason of my trip to India is the Bollywood movie that I am part of’
Monkey business: Another animal on the tour was a monkey, who Rodrigo played with outside a stately temple
Snapshot: This encounter, however, went awry, when the creature urinated on Rodrigo’s shirt. Not before he managed to snap some trademark selfies with the marsupial
This encounter, however, went awry, when the creature urinated on Rodrigo’s shirt.
Not before he managed to snap some trademark selfies with the marsupial.
He went on: ‘I have being learning a few words in Hindi such as namaste. The people are also very friendly and welcoming here.
‘My fasting lasted for seven days and I have lost one stone now. I fasting for 24 hours and then I eat, then 24 hours fasting again – and I have been having body therapy to speed up my metabolism.
He went on: ‘I have being learning a few words in Hindi such as namaste. The people are also very friendly and welcoming here’
Animal magnetism: ‘I see cows, pigs and elephants everywhere, this trip has been very cultural,’ he said
‘Next week I’m back to my live one hour slot in Italy at Domenica Live with Barbara D’urso where I shall be sharing photos and talking about my amazing experience in a India.’
Rodrigo found himself in hospital,after the Halloween weekend, but he confessed he was healthier and happier than ever on Monday, after jetting to India.
Speaking again to MailOnline, he declared he was back to his confident best after dropping a stone in weight, during the ‘life-changing’ cultural trip.
Sightseeing: He declared he was back to his confident best after dropping a stone in weight, during the ‘life-changing’ cultural trip
Relaxed: Rodrigo Alves, better known as the Human Ken Doll, confessed he was healthier than ever on Monday, after jetting to India for a relaxing detox – which has seen him drop one stone
The TV personality was supposed to be staying in New Delhi for four days, to film his part in a brand new Hollywood movie.
Yet, the Brazilian admitted to MailOnline that he has extended his trip to soak up the sights and culture of the country, including the Sikh Temple in Delhi.
Posing confidently in front of the landmark in a tight-fitting shirt and shorts however, Rodrigo also displayed his newly-slim figure – having shed a stone in weight thanks to his intense ‘detox’ while abroad.
Seeing the sights: The Brazilian admitted to MailOnline that he has extended his trip to soak up the sights and culture of the country – after a busy days filming his new Bollywood flick
He explained to MailOnline: ‘I needed this break in order to align my thoughts and plans for the future, and to detox.
‘I have lost a stone just by fasting on tea, and I signed onto a retreat with a tour guide, who takes me to the main tourist sights.’
Rodrigo explained that instead of driving over to Agra to see the Taj Mahal, he decided to take the train with the locals instead – opening his eyes to the poverty in the country.
Confident: He admitted he had lost the weight gained in LA during the trip, admitting: ‘I needed this break to detox. I have lost a stone just by fasting on tea!’
After realising how fortunate he really is, the plastic surgery veteran proceeded to visit an orphanage in Delhi, and donated some of his riches to a local school in order to improve the IT system for students.
Admitting the experience had been ‘life-changing’, he said: ‘I have been seen a lot of cultural sights and have met some amazing people.
‘However I have also seen a lot of poverty, which has made me realise that I live in a bubble, and that I never knew what reality is for some people.’
Yet, Rodrigo confirmed he is still keen to relax while away and recover from his exhausting few weeks in the States, ahead of his upcoming TV appearances.
Life-changing: He also revealed the trip had opened his eyes to poverty in the country – leading him to visit an orphanage and donate money to a local school in Delhi
Sensational: The plastic surgery addict has become every inch the tourist in India and also documented his voyage to the iconic Taj Mahal
He added: ‘Right now I am on my way to Japuir to carry on with my detox at a stunning spa, before I return to London.
‘Then I am back on Domenica Live in Italy to show off my newly slim figure and to talk about my experiences here in India.’
Rodrigo was no doubt grateful for his relaxing trip – after revealing he had piled on the pounds during a wild week celebrating Halloween in Los Angeles.
Falling ill on the plane home after all the indulgence, he told MailOnline last month: ‘Too much drinking and a lack of sleep followed by an 11 hour flight, and my body just gave in.’
Loving life: Rodrigo has been making like the locals and using the train system to make his way from city to city
Detox needed: Rodrigo was no doubt grateful for his relaxing trip – after revealing he had piled on the pounds, during a wild week celebrating Halloween in Los Angeles (pictured at LAX)
However, he admitted he planned to go under the knife in 2018 to have six ribs removed, in order to achieve his ideal figure.
He said: ‘I have the surgery booked to give me a smaller waist in order, so my blazers will fit me properly.’
Explaining the procedure will move him one step closer to his body goal, he added: ‘God made us perfectly with spare parts in case we need them, and the floating ribs only make me look square.
‘I would like to achieve a classic figure while wearing my suits, and the only way to achieve that is to remove my ribs.’
Rodrigo has shot to fame in recent years after spending a whopping £400,000 on over sixty cosmetic procedures, earning himself the nickname ‘The Human Ken Doll’.
‘The floating ribs made me look square’: However, he admitted his plans to go under the knife in 2018 to have six ribs removed, to achieve his ideal figure and ‘give him a smaller waist’