Omotola Makes TV Debut In US in ‘Bounce’

Omotola with Akon

A few weeks after she celebrated her 35th birthday in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, Nigeria’s screen sweetheart, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde has finally made her debut in the glamorous American television scene as she stars in an upcoming TV drama series, Bounce.

Omotola confirmed her new American project via the Twitter early this morning.

“Just had the most funtime on set with @ikimberlyelise. Beautiful soul…GirlsRock #on set with beautiful method actor…God is good..#paramount #hollywood onset…,” she tweeted and followed it with some location pictures of herself and kimberley Elise on instagram via her twitterhandle @realomosexy.

P.M.NEWS learnt the series, already in production and shot in Los Angeles, will see Omotola starring alongside some of America’s television and movie stars like Kimberly Elise, Dean Cain, Charlotte Ross, Bernie Kopell, Eric Stoltz and music star Akon.

The drama is a VH1 cable network series written and created by James LaRosa. It is directed by Sanaa Hamri and has Maggie Malina as executive producer.

Omotola with Akon

It revolves around the Los Angeles Devil Girls, a preeminent dance team in professional basketball. The series follows the lives of the dancers especially Ahsha (Taylor Paige) who joins the dance team and unaware of the treachery and temptation that comes with it.

“Bounce has all the elements we know VH1 viewers love; a world very much on the pop culture radar, an incredible cast and compelling, addictive storytelling. These are all set against a glamorous backdrop where amazing dance numbers organically break out as part of the story. We wanted to create a scripted series at VH1 in which music is a strong narrative force, and we have found that with Bounce,” said Jeff Olde, VH1′s Executive Vice President, Original Programming and Production, in an interview with The Hollywood Reporter.

Though Omotola’ role has not been revealed, it is said that the Nollywood star will play a significant role in the drama series judging by the actress’ talent mix of singing, dancing and acting. Her role will also be buoyed by the excitement shown by the series creator, LaRosa.
“Humbled to have the @realomosexy make her US TV debut on Bounce. Africa in the house!” he tweeted.

Omotola has earned top billing spot in Africa’s movie circuit with her sexiness, talents and charisma. She notched more respect when she became first Nigerian actress to have a reality show about her person screened across the continent.

The show, Omotola: The Real Me, debuted on MNet’s AfricaMagic in December 2012.
And with Bounce, industry watchers predict an easy breakthrough for the mother of four into the highly prestigious mainstream Hollywood, joining compatriot Sophie Okonedo and South Africa’s Charlize Theron.

P.M.NEWS