WHAT DOES CHINA’S MANE MAN Yu Zhenhuan have in common with famously coiffed actress Julia Roberts? Well, this thespian too wants to be recognized for his acting abilities and not just for the hair, which in his case covers 96 percent of his body.

The 32-year-old Liaoning native is planning an extreme make-over involving hours—perhaps weeks—of laser-hair removal. “I just want to prove that I have talent and I don’t need this hair to be someone,” said Yu, who first found success in a movie called “Monkey Boy’s Treasure Safari.” His fame reached hair-raising lengths in 2002 when Guinness Book of World Records declared him the hairiest (er, furriest) person in the world. He has since lost that title to the Wolf Boys of Mexico, Victor and Gabriel Ramos Gomez, who have hair covering 98 percent of their bodies—although after the first 95 percent, you’re really just splitting hairs.

After limited success as the front man of a hair band, Yu pursued acting. Most recently, he had hoped to land the monkey god role in a TV production of the Chinese classic “Journey To The West.” According to Yu, “I was the best candidate, as I look like a monkey and my nickname is Monkey Man. But I failed the audition because I am not good-looking enough.” So in addition to the hair removal he will undergo plastic surgery to enlarge his eyes and reduce the size of his nose and lips. “I am going to make myself look more like a pretty monkey, and let the director regret his decision.”

To which we say, DON’T DO IT, YU! Step away from the depilatory cream. You are beautiful just the way you are. Don’t change one hair on that furry, furry ass! Come to Hollywood. Werewolves are all the rage.

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