General · 14 March 2026
Maya Jama, 31, aims for acting, wants villain roles
British viewers could soon see presenter Maya Jama in different roles, as she is pursuing her long-held ambition to become an actor. The 31-year-old is set to appear in the second season of Guy Ritchie's Netflix series, The Gentlemen, after previously auditioning for Skins aged 15. Maya has expressed a desire to play parts completely opposite to her public image, like a monster or a villain.
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