The Guild of Nigerian Actors has finally endorsed Basement Search Reality TV Show, project targeted at providing new stars with the opportunity to take over from the big actors in the film industry in future.
The National President of the Guild of Actors, Mr., Emeka Roland, who was one of the judges at the Abuja audition, said over 300 persons showed up for the audition, adding that it was eventful.
”We closed Abuja audition at about twelve midnight. It was massive because this is the first reality TV show on film.
“They were not looking for musicians, dancers but were out looking out for actors. This is the first-of-a-kind show,” Enema.said.
He added that the organisers were competent and have intensity to drive the project while calling on the brains behind the project to continue to maintain the appreciated standard.
”We are in it and anyone doing anything to promote our industry must be supported and that is why we are endorsing this.
”Our members were at the audition. This project is a welcome development,” Roland said.
Thr National President further called on members of AGN and all actors to support the project in any possible way and manner that they deem fit.
Other judges at the Abuju audition include Ali Nuhu, Sam Dede and Real Warri Pikin aming others.
It will be recalled that the Abuja Auditions took place on Tuesday at Grand Cubana, Abuja and the audition train is expected to go round a total of 10 locations to pick potential film makers where contestants are expected to compete for the grand prize of a brand new car and N25 million worth of other various prizes.
According to the organisers, the audition is a reality show where 30 housemates will be elected to the house for 42 days and movie makers will be available to develop the movie making skills of the housemates.
It was also gathered that the winner will emerge by votes of the viewing audience at home who are expected to vote for their favourite contestants, a programme essentially designed to create fresh set of movie stars for the Nigerian film industry.
It was also disclosed that on Saturday, 24th May, the audition for Asaba will hold at Vienna Hotel, Asaba, being the last of the 10 locations set aside for the exercise.
