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BET to hold auditions in Nairobi for its show “TOP ACTOR”
BET (DStv channel 129) is on the 10th of October going to staging public auditions in Nairobi, in a bid…
BET (DStv channel 129) is on the 10th of October going to staging public auditions in Nairobi, in a bid to search for talented actors for its hit show “Top Actor Africa”.
BET hit Top Actor is on the hunt for the hottest acting talent on the continent as auditions fire up ahead of season 2: Top Actor Africa, the TV series that puts a dramatic new spin on the reality genre.
The auditions do not require one to have any previous experience. 12 lucky thespians who show up for the auditions will compete for a chance to win the title “Top Actor Africa” and a career-launching prize package that includes US$10,000 in cash, a one-year contract with international representation, and access to Hollywood auditions.
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Hosted by South African movie star Zikhona Sodlaka (“Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom” & “Generations”), the first season was won by South African drama student Altovise Lawrence, an increasingly popular figure on BET itself, where she now hosts an entertainment news show, BET Buzz.
Top Actor Africa will test the actors to the limits over seven weeks in nine vigorous acting challenges, taking them through every genre from Improv to Comedy, Theatre, Soapie, Commercial, Romance, Horror, Drama and Action.
Along the way they will work with Hollywood and local industry experts including celebrity actors, casting agents, directors, producers, managers and writers.
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“Top Actor Africa is an amazing platform for discovering this generation’s next great talent. African actors are increasingly taking their rightful place on the world stage, and we are delighted to extend this empowering opportunity to aspiring actors across the continent.” Alex Okosi, Senior Vice President & Managing Director, VIMN Africa, said.
Top Actor Africa is open to people from all African nations between the ages of 20 and 30; no previous acting talent is required.
All contestants must hold a valid passport and possess a clean criminal record. Candidates must demonstrate a high level of competency in the English language and must be available between 23 October and 15 December 2015.
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Apart from going to the auditions, you can send a video clip of yourself performing a monologue to the BET Africa Instagram, Facebook or Twitter accounts, using the hashtag #TopActorAfrica.
BET will also stage auditions for Top Actor Africa in Lagos from the 5th -7th October and Johannesburg from the 14th -16t of October. The show will premiere across Africa on BET (DStv Premium, channel 129), in early 2016.