Ronan Keating has revealed he is now more confident about his abilities as an actor.

The Boyzone star, who has a cameo in the new Keith Lemon movie, told The Independent that he feels more prepared for a film career after a decade of trying:

“I've been struggling to get into films for 10 years now. I really want to be an actor. I was up for Moulin Rouge! and I've read for King Arthur, The Hobbit, and all sorts of big films.

“I guess I wasn't good enough then, but I'm more confident and comfortable in my own skin now. I know how to go into a room and convince people I can really do it. My first big film, Goddess, is released next February.”

The 35-year-old, who releases ninth studio album, 'Fires,' next month also admitted he has no fears about growing older:

“When I look in the mirror, I see someone who has finally caught up with his age I was old before my time, and I spent a lot of time trying to be that guy. I am now that guy, and that's a major relief. That's why the ageing process doesn't faze me at all.”