She is from a mixed-race but Wendy “Angelic” Hancils is committed to raising the flag of her native country, Sierra Leone, very high. Her late father hails from the West African country and her mother from an Indian-Lebanon descent.
Born and raised in Sierra Leone, she and her family relocated to the U.S. in 1997. She completed high school in Maryland while keeping alive her life-long ambitions of one day becoming an actress.
“I started getting serious about Acting since I was 12 years old,” the uprising star actress told Ib’s Blog in an exclusive interview.
“I started it since back home: I was into entertainment, fashion shows, and as a matter of fact, I was crowned as a ‘beauty queen’ for my school – Murray Deen Preparatory school.”
Hancils has appeared in the four movies to be released in 2010: “Virginia is for Lovers”, “Ladies in the city”, “I Surrender All”, and “Ethical clashes”.
She cannot stop relishing that fact that her dream is now yielding fruition.
“Truly, I am very excited each and every day about the prospects and I know that every day brings new opportunities for me to be better than yesterday,” Hancils said.
She played a role in “Virginia is for Lovers,” alongside Nigerian actress Ngozi Ezeonu, one of the earliest faces on the screens of the ubiquitous Nollywood movies, and Desmond Elliot, one of the fastest rising stars in the Nigerian Movie Industry.
“It is a very great experience and a good opportunity for me to work with them,” Hancils said.
“I am very grateful and I enjoy acting with them on movies. They both are incredible Nollywood stars, and even when we are not on set, they keep it real and [are] good people.”
Not only was it a cherishing experience acting alongside Ezeonu and Elliot, Virginia is for Lovers means a lot more to Hancils.
“I am excited about Virginia is for Lovers because that’s my first movie,” Hancils said.
Ms. Hancils and Mr. Elliot both appeared in “Ladies in the City,” a movie about an African family, which is expected to be released in January 2010.
Going forward, Hancils said her plans are like a “dream.”
“‘A dream is just an unplanned goal put into action.’ I am a very optimistic person who lives life to the fullest cherishing each time spent with my family and friends,” she said.
“I am always striving to grow on all levels and believe in general, when you stop learning…. you stop growing. In conclusion, my time is in God’s hand,” Hancils said, adding that she will continue to believe in God for the best in the movie and entertainment industry in the years ahead.
She plans to visit Sierra Leone and other parts of the world to share her talents with others.
“As a professional Actress/Entertainer I am available anywhere any time my service is demanded,” Hancils said.
“My plan for my country and Africa in general is to make my family, friends, and fans all across the globe to be proud with each talent God has given me.”
While fully engaged in the movie industry, Hancils is also pursuing a degree in Clinical Psychology, among other things.
“Currently I am in college working toward getting my degree. On my leisure time I sometimes help out with my family-owned business. I enjoy working hard and dealing with people on a daily basis,” Hancils said.
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