Billy Owen: from mechanics to zombie actors

A simple American mechanic, Billy Owen, who lost his right eye because of cancer, did not fall into depression, did not become addicted to alcohol, he found a new vocation and retrained to perform the role of a zombie.

Diagnosis as a sentence

The life of American Billy Owen, a mechanic who serves motorcycle racing motorcycles, until 2009 did not differ from hundreds of others. He was fairly well known in Oklahoma as a good specialist. A loving husband and father of a half-year-old son could not think that a serious test would soon be waiting for him. According to his confession, he was terribly tormented by headaches, he could not breathe freely because the right nostril constantly remained in place. Ignoring the symptoms, writing off the malaise for exacerbated sinusitis, Billy did not even think to seek professional medication. But at the insistence of his wife still agreed to undergo a survey. The diagnosis was disappointing. Doctors discovered he had a rare form of cancer - a synonasal low-grade carcinoma (synaptic anaplastic cancer). A tumor characterized by an aggressive course required urgent surgical intervention, since, according to statistics, less than 10% of patients survive with this cancer.

Disappointing consequences

During the preparatory stage, the doctors found out that the man had spread the cancer far enough, that's why during the operation Billy Owen lost not only his right eye, but also his musculature and the nerve endings of the right half of his face. The patient's sense of smell has practically disappeared, and when he takes off the dental plates, he can easily put a finger in his mouth and he will appear in the empty right eye socket. According to Owen, during the rehabilitation period, in addition to emotional and psychological discomfort, he suffered most from the phantom itch of the far right eye. After leaving the clinic, after the completion of the rehabilitation period, the hero realized that he can not continue his career. "I can not expose the risk to motorcycle racer. I can miss some small detail that will cost the athlete's life, "- lamented Billy Owen. One-eyed ex-mechanic, critically evaluating his current appearance, decided to become a professional performer of the roles of zombies, monsters and other evil spirits. Without thinking twice, he made a photoportfolio, using his injury as an advantage, and sent it to the largest film studios in America. Ever since, Billy Owen has found his new vocation. He is quite in demand and actively starred in horror films, music videos and TV shows like Venice Beach Freakshow.

Shocking freak

Currently, Billy Owen is a regular participant of the "Freakshow" show. This popular American reality show AMC is produced by Todd Ray, who, after leaving a successful career in the music industry, together with his wife tries to unite extraordinary people who call themselves "freaks". Todd Ray in a media interview warmly responds about his charges, including about Billy. According to his assessment, Owen's appearance initially shocked the public, but when the viewers know his story, they change their attitude dramatically. Billy himself expects that public speeches will open up even more prospects for him, not paying attention to the accusation of exploiting his appearance.

The family consent of all blessings is more expensive

Of course, in the postoperative period, Billy was overwhelmed by a feeling of deep despair and depression that destroyed relationships with loved ones. Now the man has taken himself in hand and tries again to become a support for his family. He claims that he can not even imagine what his wife went through, so she is infinitely grateful to her. And the son is for Billy the only person who has never looked at him in a different way.