Rita Dominic has been named a Goodwill Ambassador for
the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF).
Rita was announced alongside Emmy award winning
Hollywood actress Lynn Whitfield, as ambassadors for the
film festival which kicks off soon in Calabar.
The Executive Director and Founder of the Africa
International Film Festival, Chioma Ude, who made the
announcement says Rita's amazing achievement as a
Nollywood actress as well as Lynn's successful career in
Hollywood were the key motives for choosing the two as
the festival's Goodwill Ambassadors.
'Rita Dominic is a consummate actress and indeed an
African screen Icon, having won several awards and
nominations throughout her career… With over one
hundred films to her credit, she has played a pivotal role in
showcasing Nigerian cinema popularly known as
Nollywood.
'Lynn is a natural choice as AFRIFF Goodwill Ambassador
not just for her accomplishments in Hollywood, but also
because of her passionate support for the AFRIFF project
since its inception,' Ude explained.
The third Edition of AFRIFF holds in Tinapa, Calabar from
November 10 through November 16, 2013.
Via: Thenet
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