Maya Jama lands first acting role after ‘falling into’ TV presenting
Maya Jama is gearing up for her debut acting role — her dream job before she “fell into” presenting.
The TV host and Radio 1 DJ said she wanted to focus all her energy on preparing for the part.
She told Insider: “I have got my first acting role. It is a secret. I can’t say what it is but I will be somewhere hot filming.
“I want to be focused. I am looking forward to dedicating myself to one thing. I usually do five jobs in a week.”
The 25-year-old Londoner added: “Before I was a presenter I wanted to act. I kind of fell into presenting. It felt easier.
"It felt like I didn’t have to pretend to be someone else. I think now because I am so used to being Maya on screen, I think I will find it more challenging being someone else.
"I think I was probably a better actress in school. But I am going to give it my best.”
Jama is hosting the red carpet of the EE Bafta awards at the Royal Albert Hall on Sunday.