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EK: Why did you accept the script?

MD:  I accepted  to play the role of Lieutenant Sophia Black because this is  a character I haven't played before. I love challenges and always want to explore new grounds. Once I read the script, I got excited about this role.

EK: What is the significance of the character in the story?

MD: Sophia Black is a Drug Enforcement Agent, call it DEA who has a romantic connection with her male friend, a drug dealer. So she goes undercover to solve a crime.   Good cop turned bad cop, so to speak!

EK: Could you recall your filming experience with the Bedfellas team – cast and crew?
 

MD: I had so much fun working on the Bedfellas set. I interacted positively with new actors and the ones I have previously worked with. I would vividly recall my favorite moment which was the filming of the action fight scenes. You needed to have been there to experience this amazing stunts – hahaha!

EK: How would you rate your performance in this production as compared to the others? 

MD: Ernest, it’s not for me to rate my performance, let the viewing audience decide. As an actor I’m never really satisfied with my performance because I always believe that I could have done something more or better with a scene or the delivery of a line. It’s always something  I would want to improve on or fix. However, all I can do is stay true to the script and bring the character to life, making it as real as possible. Art imitates life, you know.

EK: What remarks did your producer and director make?

MD: My Producer Nkem and Director Don Okolo always push to get the best from their actors. They did same in Bedfellas.

EK: Tell us why you think Bedfellas would be a film to watch?

MD: It has a cream of talented actors, the ones whose works would keep you glued to your screen. Bedfellas is full of stunts, action, twist and turns. I can press my fingers on the table for this movie.

EK: What are some of the challenges you faced during the filming of the movie?

MD: The stunts and fight scenes were a little challenging but I was excited.  I've always loved action movies and wanted to do stunts. The opportunity came knocking and I didn’t waste time to grab it.

EK: Its official outing is coming up, when precisely is that?

MD: At the moment, I don't have the official release date, but it will be premiering in 2017.

EK: Are you anxious, excited?

MD: Super anxious and excited for the screening, but until then, I still have some more work to do on other projects coming up.

EK: What do you expect to achieve from this movie as its lead character?

MD: I expect everyone to go out to the theatres,  watch  and support Bedfellas,  once its released.

EK: Last word to potential viewers of the movie and your fans..
MD: I would love to thank everyone for their love and support. It means so much to me.  Also, I,d love everyone to follow me on all my social media sites in a bid to be updated with the projects in which I’m working. I’m currently on set, filming The Candidate, starring alongside Oscar nominee Eric Roberts, Anthony Ray Parker and a host of other talented actors. Stay tuned!

EK: Thanks for your time Merlisa!

MD: Thanks you Ernest and TIPTOPSTARS. It’s always my pleasure to talk to you.

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