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, Im used to being a singer and diva on set, but this one with the movie is like, its not about you. Youve 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 Ive always loved acting. Ive always been shy when it comes t9 acting. But this is the first time in my life that Ive been on camera and Im 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.