My acting debut made me respect actors more - Ayra Starr

My acting debut made me respect actors more - Ayra Starr

Grammy-nominated Nigerian singer, Ayra Starr has relished making her acting debut in the American fantasy film, Children of Blood and Bone.Speaking on her experience in a recent interview with CBS, Starr explained that she was forced to work hard and be punctual, unlike in the music industry.She stressed that the experience made her respect actors more than ever.She said, “It [Children of Blood and Bone] is my first movie ever. You know, I’m used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, it’s not about you. You’ve to be on set on time. So, it made me get used to military time and working hard. I respect actors so much more now. Their stamina is impeccable.“Acting is something I have always wanted to do. I love music, but I’ve always loved acting. I’ve always been shy when it comes to acting. But this is the first time in my life that I’ve been on camera and I’m not singing. It was amazing. I learned so much from everyone, not just the greats.”The film is an adaptation of Nigerian-American writer, Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, Children of Blood and Bone.It is directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. The star-studded cast includes Damson Idris, Tosin Cole, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and Thuso Mbedu.The movie is scheduled to be released by Paramount Pictures on January 15, 2027.

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 - NigerianEye
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