Love Island Presenter Maya Jama Set to Launch Acting Career
Maya Jama, best known as a presenter on Love Island, has announced her ambitions to venture into the world of acting. The 30-year-old shared her aspirations as she gears up to launch Love Island All Stars.
From Presenting to Acting: Maya Jama's Career Evolution
Maya expressed her desire to explore acting opportunities, stating, "I think I just want to enjoy the year and be open to all opportunities. I’d like to explore acting as well, just to put the feelers out there." This marks a shift for Maya, who previously focused on presenting.
Maya Jama's Past in Acting and Almost Landing a Role in Skins
Having already dipped her toes in acting, Maya Jama appeared in the Netflix series The Duchess alongside Katherine Ryan in 2020. Interestingly, Maya revealed that at the age of 15, she came close to snagging a role in Channel 4’s teen drama Skins, showcasing her early interest in acting.
Love Island All Stars: A New Chapter for Maya Jama
Returning to the world of reality TV with Love Island All Stars, Maya posed with the islanders, all former contestants, for a tropical island-themed photoshoot. The lineup includes familiar faces like Gabby Allen from the 2017 series and Curtis Pritchard and India Reynolds from 2019's run.
The Lineup for Love Island All Stars
The upcoming series will also feature Ekin-Su Culculoglu, the winner of 2022, who is expected to join as a bombshell. Maya Jama teased about the mix of contestants, saying, "It’s a mix of newer and older series so it’ll be interesting to see how the old school OGs bond with the newer series and to see if they have a different approach to the island overall."
What to Expect from Love Island All Stars
With a blend of familiar faces and new additions, Maya Jama hinted at potential romances and drama among the contestants. She added, "They’ll be a bit older and wiser this time round so hopefully making better decisions — who knows?" Love Island All Stars is set to kick off soon, promising an exciting new chapter for Maya Jama.
