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"Maylene's 2020 Year" Film Star & Comedian," Nikisha Theus," Puts the "Q" in Quarantine Life Movie!
Interview By: Gina Sedman
Who are you? where are you from tell me about your start in acting. My name is Nikisha Theus. I was born in the beautiful city of Lakewood Ca. on August 4, 1977. I am a comedian and actor. All my life I was told I was funny. I am so blessed to have a gift that brings smiles and laughter to so many people. I started acting about 10 years ago. I love it! What I enjoy the most about being an actress is that I get to play many different characters. In the past, I've had the opportunity to appear in different roles on Stage plays, short films, and web series. I love it!
What made you want to take the role? What role did you play in "Maylene's 2020 year" and what made you decide to take this role? Gina Sedman is the reason I decided to take the role of "Maylene's 2020 Year". Gina Sedman is a well-known writer, director producer, and CEO /President of GNA universal Media. I wanted to learn and glean from her expertise. Gina is one of the best independent film producers out there.
What did you like about this character? I like the fact that I was able to relate to Maylene's character as a comedian that was affected by Covid-19. Like Maylene, I'm also a comedian, and I too was tremendously affected by Covid 19. In 2020, I went from having a full gig itinerary to having none. The biggest challenge was to figure out a way to keep me and my guest safe and protected.
What did you not like about this character? The suffering Maylene had to go through. Feeling alone and disappointed and her daily emotional rollercoasters. Maylene represents the everyday average person going through the pandemic.
What was the highlight moment of being in this film? When Maylene had to go into a dark place and cry because she could not be around her family and friends due to Covid -19 virus. It's hard enough to lose someone you love, but having to be alone to process those emotions is unbearable. I felt the hurt and pain Maylene was feeling playing that role.
What did you learn about your character Maylene? It's important to check on your family and friends often. Sometimes friends and family may appear to be strong but suffering in silence. I also learned the importance of processing your feelings and sharing them with your loved ones. So you can remain in a good space.
What's on your plate next? One woman Acts. I also plan to start my own YouTube and Instagram channel so that I can engage my audience with quality family-friendly content videos. My ultimate goal is to build a strong social media following. And, I would like to take on more acting roles in movies.
What other talents do you have? In addition to acting, I enjoy writing, singing, and dancing.
What advice would you like to give aspiring actors? Study your craft and work hard. Compete with yourself, not others. Become the best version of yourself. Affirm yourself daily. Reach for the stars. Never give up and remain consistent.
Ok Nikisha, last question. How do you make your Funky P Funk when you want to get funked up? I make my funky P-Funk up by putting the funk on the P. Please believe it won't get funky if you put the p on it. This is how we P it lol
Maylene Synopsis
"Maylene's 2020 Year", written, produced, directed, filmed, and edited by Gina Sedman, is a fictional short story about a famous comedian Maylene. When about to leave for her 2020 world tour, she learns that her tours have been canceled due to a pandemic. Although she desperately tries to settle into her new quarantine life normally, it won't be a walk in the park.
Maylene is a relatable story about hope, inspiration, faith, emotions, and perseverance with a slight comedic overtone. This is documentation of "Maylene's 2020" Year in quarantine.
"Maylene's 2020 Year" will premiere on NDME TV on May 6, 2021 https://www.ndmetv.com/maylenes2020year
Maylene's 2020 Year is a Gina Sedman Film, sponsored by GNA Universal Media
to book Comedian Nikisha for your next event or film, visit her Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/nikisha.wallace.1
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Disclaimer: The Bible scriptures posted below by The Indie Post, taken from The New American Standard Version Bible Verse, are not the words of the above interviewee.
"John 3:16 "For God so loved the world, that He gave His only Son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish, but have eternal life. 17 For God did not send the Son into the world to judge the world, but so that the world might be saved through Him."
"Romans 10:9-13 9 [f]that if you confess with your mouth Jesus as Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead, you will be saved; 10for with the heart a person believes, [g]resulting in righteousness, and with the mouth he confesses, [h]resulting in salvation.
11 For the Scripture says, “WHOEVER BELIEVES IN HIM WILL NOT BE [i]PUT TO SHAME.” 12 For there is no distinction between Jew and Greek; for the same Lord is Lord of all, abounding in riches for all who call on Him; 13for “EVERYONE WHO CALLS ON THE NAME OF THE LORD WILL BE SAVED.”
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