Burnley’s Lamissah La-Shontae reveals latest acting role

Lamissah, 17, has appeared in a number of film roles and shared details of her latest movie <i>(Image: Nq/ Lamissah La-Shontae)</i>
Lamissah, 17, has appeared in a number of film roles and shared details of her latest movie (Image: Nq/ Lamissah La-Shontae)
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Lamissah La-Shontae said she was treated like a "princess" as she joined a host of British stars in the spoof "Jackie The Stripper".

Filmed in London, the feature is written and directed by Michael Head (The Last Heist) with a cast including Charlotte Kirk, Katie Price, Gary Webster, Sophie Rankin, Perry Bensen, Amber Doig Thorne, Martin Sherwood and Chrissie Wunna.

Lamissah, 17, who is studying for her A-levels at Burnley College said she had an "absolute blast" on set, bringing her character Young Lucy to life.

She said: “It is an absolute honour to work alongside the truly inspirational director Michael Head.

“His work speaks for itself. He is insanely talented beyond words and true role model and to have the opportunity of not only helping bring his vision to life in this production."

“I was treated like a princess throughout, so overwhelmed and blessed to have had this amazing opportunity.”

(Image: Lamissah La-Shontae Instagram)

The synopsis to the movie reads: “Set in London’s Whitechapel district in 1888, Kirk stars as Jackie/Lottie who finds herself plagued by the infamous Jack The Ripper (Lomas) who is head of a secret organization known only as The Court.

“Only one man, John Grey (Webster), stands up to the Ripper, vowing to fight against the tyranny, carnage and male oppression that is left in the court’s wake. Cut to modern day, and a group of kick-ass female assassins, led by their leader Jackie, plan a series of hits that will leave The Court dead in their tracks.”

Lamissah, recently took on the role of Dr Kate Parker, a trainee surgeon in the film, Mr Hyde the Untold Story, which is now available to watch on Amazon Prime.

Lamissah on set on the Mr Hyde the Untold Story which is available on Amazon Prime (Image: Nq/Mr Hyde the Untold Story) The film tells the story of "an imprisoned and helpless Mr Hyde, who, with the help of Dr Carmichael has to find a way to work with his alter ego Dr Jekyll to survive and overcome a common foe".

Lamissah, recently took on the role of Dr Kate Parker, a trainee surgeon in the film, Mr Hyde the Untold Story, which is now available to watch on Amazon Prime.

She has appeared in more than 50 films and has also walked at Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week and Liverpool Fashion Week, among others.

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