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Derosha Moodley
Image Credit: Valen P. Photography
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Derosha is young, talented and very much in loved with the arts. She has a tremendous amount of talent and very exciting opportunities lay ahead of her.
You can witness the talent of Dersoha Moodley with Mishqah Parthiephal (another I Heart Verulam small town great who will feature in a future post) in "The Dance", a short film which was premiered at the Durban International Film Festival 2014. "The Dance" will be screened on SABC 1, Thursday, 19th February 2015 at 20:30 for the NFVF/SABC Black Women & Youth Film Initiative.
You can witness the talent of Dersoha Moodley with Mishqah Parthiephal (another I Heart Verulam small town great who will feature in a future post) in "The Dance", a short film which was premiered at the Durban International Film Festival 2014. "The Dance" will be screened on SABC 1, Thursday, 19th February 2015 at 20:30 for the NFVF/SABC Black Women & Youth Film Initiative.
Let's find out more about Verulam's Shakespeareanite.
Who is Derosha Moodley?
A serious but crazy thespian and young
academic. Shakespeareanite J
Your
history in Verulam? Where did you live?
I've never lived anywhere other than
Verulam. I've lived in Riyadh for the past 26 years of my life.
Which schools did you attend?
I attended Lotusville Primary school and
Mountview Secondary school.
What where some of your most memorable achievements?
Academic:
BA, Hons, MA.I am currently reading for a PhD.
Golden key membership
Social:
Former Miss India SA KZN 2006
Spiritual:
Bharatha Natyam graduate
Career: I've featured for my acting/dance work on all major broadcast and print platforms,
theatre, radio, TV, film, magazines and newspapers.
Where
would you like to see Verulam in the next 5 years?
I’d like Verulam to remain the same - A
warm atmosphere with friendly familiar faces everywhere. Of course there are
many hopes we all have in terms of improving Verulam's social growth a.k.a our
rising crime rate...but not to put a negative spin on this chilled
questionnaire, I've focused on the positives of our Verulam J
What
was the inspiration to go in to theatre ?
The words of William Shakespeare, my
parents belief in me and the inspiration of Mr. M.T. Shaik, my high school drama
teacher...R.I.P.
Highlights of your career thus far?
-Travelling the world doing theatre.
- Being in the company of awesome humans in
the form of artists/creators is something I treasure
- Working with prisoners during my honours
year was very enlightening.
Career
plans for the future?
I don’t know yet. I am happy being a lecturer/performer
right now. Whatever I do, it will involve academia, Shakespeare, the theatre
and students.
Favourite
Director and Favourite movie?
THIS IS REALLY HARD!!
If you are talking
about film...It’s a mash up between Steven Spielberg/Michel Gondry and Peter
Jackson.
I’m an avid film watcher, be it commercial
or nouveau...but the journeys I went on during Jurassic Park and the Lord of
the Rings I will never forget. Such pageantry! So much heart!
Best
memory of growing in Verulam?
- Primary school pretend games during the
lunch breaks and after exams J
- Going to the world’s best fresh produce
market, with my grandmother every Saturday!!
- Playing cricket with my mum, dad and two
brothers on the recreation grounds...used to be a treat from our dad.
- Roaming from house to house in Riyadh, on
Diwali evening
- Choosing books from our library was and
still is exciting
- The warmth I feel when I enter the Verulam
Fruit and Veg store
What is
your favourite thing about Verulam? Why?
It’s my home! I’ll always have an
attachment to the place that shaped my life.
What is advice to the youth of Verulam.
No matter how much your life will detour
from your dreams (and believe me it will) don’t lose faith in achieving them, but,
remember to be realistic, you don’t live in a dreamlike society...but it doesn't mean that your dreams are unattainable.
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Derosha Moodley
Image Credit: Valen P. Photography
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Derosha Moodley
Image Credit: Valen P. Photography
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Derosha Moodley
Image Credit: Valen P. Photography
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I Heart Verualm had a splendid time with Derosha, walking through Verulam reminiscing about the beautiful past and looking forward to an exciting future.
More images of Derosha's interview will feature on our Facebook Page www.facebook.com/iHeartVerulam soon!
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