Unit 9 - That's entertainment!
Exercise
3
Read the post again and answer the questions.
Solution
- Amy wants the students to do some research to gain insight into what it takes to be successful in the entertainment industry.
- Claire chose Lenny Henry because he received an important award at the Baftas, he has worked hard to increase representation of people of all races on TV and in the acting industry, and he is a massive success.
- Lenny Henry started his career in comedy.
- Lenny Henry has worked in comedy TV series, sitcoms, and as a stand-up comedian. He has also been a DJ on the radio, a musician, participated in documentaries for the BBC, worked as a TV presenter, and acted in serious TV and film dramas. Additionally, he has received great reviews for his roles in Shakespeare's plays on stage.
- He went to Kenya to take part in documentaries for the BBC.
- Claire says that to be a successful actor, you have to work really hard and be very versatile. It's not all glamour.