Du-Pont in seventh heaven over Nollywood shoot in SA
Top actress waxes lyrical over ‘10 Days in Sun City’ role
ACTRESS Amanda du-Pont has described shooting Nollywood rom-com 10 Days in Sun City as “contagious fun” and says she can’t wait for movie lovers to check out the finished product.
Du-Pont said even though she played a small role in the film it was an amazing experience‚ which she thoroughly enjoyed.
“Movies from Nigeria are so different to how we shoot in SA. I was glad to be part of the production and learn how they do things. But the one thing that stands out is how fun it was‚ the reason I know people will love it is because the fun and laughter was just contagious between us‚ and viewers will feel it‚” she said.
The movie centres on popular Nigerian character Akpos (played by comedian and actor Ayo Makun), whose adventures lead him to Sun City with his girlfriend Bianca, who wins a beauty pageant that threatens their relationship.
Du-Pont plays an “it girl” who warns the other girls in the pageant not to take everything at face value and not to be gullible.
“My character was pretty broken down for me when I was called. So she’s an “it” girl who warns the girls in the pageant to be careful of the traps that come with titles.
“But I enjoyed every moment of shooting this film because I am such a fan of Nollywood films. I especially love the light-hearted movies because its often effortlessly hilarious‚” she said. The film, which has already premiered in Nigeria, opened in London this week and will be screened across South Africa at select cinemas from August 25.