The country's future movie stars hoping to enter the renowned Beijing Film Academy will be disqualified if they have had a facelift or tattoo, Beijing News reports.

"We will conduct a physical exam to eliminate candidates with tattoos or facelifts," said Vice-President Wang Jinsong.

Candidates wearing heavy make-up will also be required to wash it off for the interview.

Some 6,185 candidates have applied for the 85 places at the performing school of the college from, the report said.