Love Island’s Maura Higgins is launching a career as a comedy actress as she begins work on her first film in Ireland
Maura Higgins is about to launch a career as a comedy actress after landing her first major film role.
The former Love Island star, 32, has already started work on a film called The Spin in Belfast.
This comes after the reality personality completed work on the American version of Love Island, where she appeared as a supporting host.
A source told The Sun: “Maura plays a character called Rose in The Spin.” It is a British film that follows two friends as they travel through Ireland in search of old music records.
“The film is a comedy and Maura was perfect for the role.” She started work on The Spin in Belfast at the weekend and really impressed the producers.
Big screen: Maura Higgins is about to launch a career as a comedy actress after landing her first major film role
“Maura throws herself into every new project and is always eager to learn.”
“The film could open many new doors for Maura and it’s a very exciting time.”
This comes after Maura signed up with Christine Quinn’s publicist to boost her profile in the United States.
Maura is keen to secure more work in the US after landing a role as a social media presenter for Love Island USA and has turned to former Selling Sunset star Christine’s team to help her.
A source told The Sun: “Maura continues to make waves as digital host of Love Island USA, with huge demand and work opportunities in the US.”
“Maura is keen to follow in Christine’s footsteps by conquering the fashion world and becoming a regular face on US television.”
“Maura’s UK management was spotted meeting American TV executives and brands in Los Angeles earlier this year.”
“Expanding Maura’s team is part of a carefully crafted global strategy.”
Acting: The former Love Island star has already started work on a film called The Spin in Belfast
Meanwhile, it was recently revealed that Love Island bosses are looking to cause a stir with the new All Stars series.
The ITV dating show will return to the villa in Cape Town, South Africa this winter with a host of popular islanders from previous series and producers are keen to do everything they can to get people to tune in.
An insider told The Sun: “Love Island bosses want to make sure they don’t fall into the ratings slump as winter approaches for All Stars.”
“They are working to give the show a real kick and to have a lasting impact on the format among viewers.”
“It’s all just an open discussion at the moment and a lot of ideas are being put forward.”
Signing: This comes after Maura signed a contract with Christine Quinn’s (pictured) publicist to boost her profile in the United States
While the idea is that “old rivals” will clash again, bosses are keen to manage the chaos with “some fresh faces”.
The source added: “Of course there is potential for old rivals to show it off on screen and bring old love triangles back into play.”
“But a few fresh faces could bring a twist.” Will old hands stick with who they’ve worked with before for maximum impact, or risk it all for someone they really like?
“It would really test the argument that people are now just using Love Island for fame.”