Yahoo News Love Island's Maura Higgins lands debut movie role
Love Island star Maura Higgins has landed her first movie role.
The reality TV favourite stars in new music-themed comedy The Spin, marking her acting debut.
The film also stars The Pussycat Dolls' Kimberly Wyatt as well as Tara Lynne O'Neill (Derry Girls' Ma Mary).
The cast is rounded out by Leah O'Rourke (Derry Girls' Jenny Joyce), Owen Colgan, Brenock O'Connor, Amy McElhatton and Joe Savino.
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The Spin is directed by Michael Head and will have its premiere at this year’s Belfast Film Festival on Wednesday (November 6).
Speaking about the project, Maura said: "The Irish are known for our storytelling, so it felt fitting that my acting debut would be in an Irish film.
"Although I am comfortable in front of the camera, it did still feel nerve-wracking at first, but chatting with the brilliant cast and crew helped me relax.
"Being on set was an incredible experience, and I enjoyed every moment! I play the character of Rose, the girlfriend of Dermot, a down-on-his-luck record store owner (played by Brenock O'Connor)."
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Meanwhile, Maura recently addressed rumours she's been dating TOWIE and Strictly Come Dancing star Pete Wicks.
Speaking on the We Need to Talk with Paul C Brunson podcast, Maura explained: "We're friends. Do you know what's so weird? We met very soon after me coming off [Love Island], and we just instantly clicked.
"Our humour is the same. It’s like that sick, dark humour. It's very abusive. We abuse each other. Very nasty, hilarious. We just get on very, very well. Very, very well. I adore him, he’s amazing."
Love Island airs on ITV2 and streams on ITVX.
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