Thousands of aspiring actors jostle for roles in MTV Shuga

A large crowd of aspiring actors from different parts of the country recently converged on Planet One, Maryland, Lagos, to be auditioned for limited roles in popular television drama series, MTV Shuga.

The ‘wanna-be’ actors formed long queues that extended beyond the premises of the venue and they had to wait for several hours for their turn to be auditioned by a three-man panel of judges comprising well-known film directors.

The turn-out was unprecedented and it showed just how much the youth want to identify with the creative industry and to showcase their talents. Surprised by this development, the Executive Director of the MTV Staying Alive Foundation and Senior Vice President of Social Responsibility for Viacom International Media Networks, Georgia Arnold, said, “We are amazed by the great response at the programme which offers a great platform to discover acting talent who can convey the MTV Shuga messaging. We are now poised to produce a really good drama that will trigger important conversations on sexual health which will engender positive lifestyle choices amongst young people.”

Also speaking at a press briefing, Monde Twala, Vice President, BET, Youth and Music, Viacom International Media Networks Africa, said, “Young people want to get more from entertainment. They hope to walk away with something authentic; with messaging that reflects who they are and can guide them through the thick channel of dynamic life issues.”

Source: Punch