Love Island star reveals they’ve landed first movie role just months after huge US gig
LOVE Island’s Maura Higgins has revealed that she’s landed her first movie role just months after her huge US gig.
The 33-year-old, who shot to fame on the ITV2 show in 2019, is one of the stars of Michael Head’s new film The Spin.
The cast consists of Kimberly Wyatt, Owen Colgan, Tara Lynne O’Neill and Brenock O’Connor.
The Spin is written by Colin Broderick and Mark McCausland.
Director Michael announced some incredible news on Instagram, saying: “Delighted that @the_spin_film has sold out at the @belfastfilmfestival.”
A day prior he said: “A year back I directed a delightful fun little tale about two loveable idiots in Ireland.
“Very different to my normal projects but full of heart and charm.
“Delighted to announce it has been accepted into the Belfast film festival.”
It comes after The Sun revealed that Maura had landed her first major film role in September.
A source said: “Maura plays a character called Rose in The Spin.
“It’s a British film which follows two friends travelling through Ireland looking for old music records.
“The film is a comedy and Maura was the perfect fit for the role.
“She started work on The Spin over the weekend in Belfast and really impressed the producers.
“Maura throws herself into any new projects and is always keen to learn.
“The film could open a lot of new doors for Maura and it’s a very exciting time.”
Maura’s move comes after she finished work on the American version of Love Island – which she hosted for the first time this summer.
But she’s no stranger to the show.
Back in 2023 the Irish beauty was the guest and social host for season five of Love Island USA.
Followed by the same for Love Island Games.
Maura took part in Love Island series five.
She entered on day 10 as a bombshell and coupled up with a number of guys in the villa.
Those include Tom Walker, Marvin Brooks, Chris Taylor and Curtis Pritchard.
Fans were shocked when she got with Curtis, following his short-lived relationship with Amy Hart.
The pair ended up placing fourth on the show and lasted a while in the UK after the show ended.
Shortly after, Maura and Chris started dating in 2020, but only lasted six months.