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Maya Jama Transitions to Acting, Aims for Dream Villain Role

3/15/2026

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Maya Jama is shifting her focus from hosting to acting.
She will star in season two of Netflix's The Gentlemen.
She described wanting a "dream role" that contrasts her public persona, ideally as a villain.
She runs a mentoring program for young women from underserved backgrounds in the UK, aiming to create more opportunities in the media industry and inspire thousands to pursue careers in television.

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Story summary

Maya Jama is shifting her focus from hosting to acting.
She will star in season two of Netflix's The Gentlemen.
She described wanting a "dream role" that contrasts her public persona, ideally as a villain.
She runs a mentoring program for young women from underserved backgrounds in the UK, aiming to create more opportunities in the media industry and inspire thousands to pursue careers in television.