Jamaican actor Oliver Samuels was not too long ago bestowed with a prestigious Residing Legend Award courtesy of the famend Jamaican beer firm, Purple Stripe.
The ceremony happened on March 8 on the historic Little Theatre in St. Andrew, a venue that has witnessed numerous performances by the esteemed actor through the years.
Recognized affectionately because the King of Jamaican comedy, Mr. Samuels rose to prominence by way of his iconic position within the widespread Eighties TV present “Oliver at Massive.”
Graciously accepting the respect, the veteran actor expressed his heartfelt appreciation for the popularity, significantly on the very stage the place his illustrious profession started.
“It’s actually an incredible shock. The truth that Purple Stripe thought it match to have awarded me this Residing Legend Award is simply wonderful and unimaginable … as a result of it’s 54 years me a wuk inna the enterprise,” he mentioned. “I began proper right here on this house. … Don’t yuh suppose me deserve it?” he requested the viewers to which he acquired a powerful “sure.”
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Samuels graciously remarked, “I settle for this award on behalf of all who’ve labored with me through the years.” Amongst his present forged members, he paid tribute to the late Volier Johnson, with whom he shared leisure platforms for many years.
The spotlight of the night was the efficiency of Samuels’ newest comedy, “Teet an Tung,” through which he takes the lead. Produced by Oliver Samuels Leisure Ltd and directed by Pablo Hoilett, the play additionally options gifted Jamaican actors Deon Silvera, Audrey Reid, and Tesfa Edwards.
In “Teet an Tung,” a phrase derived from an extended Jamaican saying emphasizing unity regardless of disagreements, Samuels portrays Joe, a middle-aged businessman. Joe has been in a common-law union with Muriel (Silvera) for over three many years, however her predominant concern is his reluctance to marry her and even disclose his causes.
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Having toured North America and Europe over the previous few months, the manufacturing’s stint on the Little Theatre concludes on March 22 to renew touring.
