"If there's anyone out there that looks a bit like me, or just feels a little bit out of place just trying to get into performing, you are beautiful; embrace it. You are intelligent; embrace it. You are powerful; embrace it.“ — Michaela Coel
*THIS IS A RE-EDITED RERELEASE OF SZN 2 EP 2*
Hola Muchachxs! We’re here this week with Entertainment Review where we are talking about the multi-faceted, multi-dimensional human being, artist... MICHAELA COEL!
Lesly and J talk about how much they love her and discuss her amazing works she’s put out in the last few years. We cover Chewing Gum (HBOMax), Black Mirror (Netflix) appearances (Nosedive & USS McAlister), Black Earth Rising (Netflix), I May Destroy You (HBOMax) and her singing debut on Been So Long (Netflix)! Also gush about why we love her art so much.
Michaela Coel (Michaela Ewuraba Boakye-Collinson) is an British🇬🇧actress, screenwriter, director, producer AND singer. She has created, written, co-directed, executive produced and starred as the main character for the ICONIC shows Chewing Gum and I May Destroy You. For which she has hella nominations and awards!
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We hope you enjoy this episode and buy/watch her stuff! Links below!
Cheerio gov’na !!
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Michaela Coel Links:
Watch her James MacTaggart Lecture for Edinburgh TV Festival 2018.
Listen to Michaela Coel on What's The Tee with Rupaul and Michelle Visage, Small Doses with Amanda Seales
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Music Credit:
Jazzy Abstract Beat by Coma-Media
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