I Donna Thompson the creator of my alter ego, Donna Africa Warrior Woman and Artistic Brand - representing and standing for women's strength, power and creativity, left my homelands, Zimbabwe and South Africa in 2004 and relocated to Great Britain to care for my now late British Mum and to finally realise and conquer my pent up dreams and ambitions of yesteryear today!
My Donna Africa journey thus far in TV & Films showcased on my
Donna Africa Vimeo Profile http://vimeo.com/donnaafrica Donna Africa Reality TV Showreel 2017 showcased on my Donna Africa Vimeo Video's https://vimeo.com/209057793 ITV "Judge Rinder" - Televised 1st May 2017 I yell freedom and sue for damages against my reputation and my brand name "DonnaAfrica" when a fetish video I particiapted in went viral with over one million hits!
Watch on Judge Rinder youtube https://youtu.be/eYYwDgvXf-A Channel 4 "Come Dine With Me" - Televised 14th Feb 2017 Norwich Ep 36 I am first up to host my night with my Portuguese hot and spicy fare, fun, entertainment and dancing!
Watch on my vimeo https://vimeo.com/205661170 Mustard TV "The Mustard Show" Freeview Channel 7 Televised 17th Jan 2017 I was delighted to be invited back as a TV Guest / Norwich Celebrity as I joined BBC Radio Norfolk Presenter Nick Conrad on his couch and narrated my penned poem "Ode to Nick Conrad" to the man himself! Awkward!
Watch on my Donna Africa Youtube https://youtu.be/i83A9QYMako Spillwords.com published 2 Dec - 31st Dec 2016 My Interview Q&A - An insight into my life and poetry works published on Spillwords.com as voted Author of the month
http://spillwords.com/interview-qa-with-donna-africa/ http://spillwords.com/author/donnaafrica/ Channel 5 Reality TV Documentary S1 E25 Episode 25 "On Benefits" in "Single and Skint" Televised 1st & 6th September 2016 The camera follows me for 5 days documenting my Live Easter Bunny Gal Calendar Photoshoot as an unemployed creative artist, mature model and poet and films me as I try online dating for the very first time.
Watch on my Vimeo https://vimeo.com/186152964 Channel 5 RealityTV Documentary S1 E3 Episode 3 "On Benefits" in
"Benefits Got Talent" Televised 18th, 19th, 20th Nov 2016 The camera follows me for 5 days documenting my life as an unemployed creative talented artist, mature model and poet. Highlighting my Live leopard print bikini warrior woman Calendar Photoshoot
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Watch on my Vimeo https://vimeo.com/146754599 BBC RADIO NOFOLK 22nd April 2015
My indepth, insightful interview on BBC Radio Norfolk on "The Nick Conrad Show" Broadcasted on 22 April 2015. I talk about my life growing up in Africa, my modelling and poetry works. I candidly talk about my depression and what makes me tick!
Watch /Listen on my Vimeo https://vimeo.com/125987165 Mustard TV on "The Mustard Show" as a Norwich Celebrity TV Guest
Televised on Channel 8, Freeview 14th Non 2014
Watch on my Youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RaoJtxn0xCI Continued below in More Details
Channel 4 "Four Rooms" Series 3 Episode 21. Televised 19th July 2013 I make my TV Appearance as my creation & alter Ego, Donna Africa Warrior Woman where I bring my African artefacts - a genuine authentic springbok rug and an antique amulet fly swisher using my African charms and wares to secure a sale!
Watch on Vimeo https://vimeo.com/76207728 Film 4 /Pathe "The Scoting Books for boys" Televised 14 Nov 2012 & 2 Jan 2013 I make my Cameo debut Film Appearance in this Romeo and Juliet dark tale! Starring Thomas Turgoose, Holiday Grainger, Tony Maudsley and Susan Lynch.
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https://watch4hd.com/movie/the-scouting-book-for-boys/ ITV The X-Factor Televised 8th & 9th Sept 2012 I make it to the LIVE X-factor Televised Auditions with my penned poem "Asimbonanga"and poetry performance act equipped with my Zulu assegai (spear) and springbok shield. Watch on Vimeo
https://vimeo.com/91404944 London 2012 Olympic Games Ceremonies 27th July - 12th Aug 2012 Proudly Cast as an Mechanical Audience Leader & Ceremony Performer in both the opening & closing ceremonies as I sang, danced, lead the audience, deployed the silks and generally lifted the spirits and to egg on my audience to join along, participate and to be a part of the opening and closing ceremonies & to celebrate & hearld the athletes in a job well done! Being a Volunteer Participator Performer in the London 2012 Olympic Games Ceremonies was a dream come true for little old me and a once in a life time opportunity and I am very appreciative to have been a part of the greatest show on earth!
Published in Norwich Evening News
http://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/sport/norwich-woman-s-pride-at-taking-part-in-opening-ceremony-at-london-2012-olympics-1-1464941 ITV Britain's Got Talent televised 7th April 2012 I danced in the opening credits of "Britain's Got Talent" filmed on top of the IPC roof top in Shoe Lane, London in my red top hat, corset and stockings!
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https://vimeo.com/78256124 BBC2 "The Weakest Link" Televised 26th March 2012 I Donna Africa "Queen of Dreams" meets Anne Robinson "Queen of Mean" and read my pemnned poem "Ode to Anne Robinson" to the formidable lady herself!
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https://vimeo.com/77708283 Donna Africa Queen of Dreams Poetry Book self published on Kindle Amazon I express in prose and poetic verse my journey in realising my dreams since relocating to the UK. Proudly owned & treasured by Celebrities.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Donna-Africas-Poetry-Queen-Dreams-ebook/dp/B007HKOS6I Heart Radio 17th Feb 2012 I was featured & mentioned on Heart Radio News Bulletins about my role in the London 2012 Olympic games. Special thanks to Heart Radio and Natalie Reed. Listen to my full interview on their website
http://www.heart.co.uk/norfolk/news/local/east-woman-performing-olympics/.
The Sporah Show (TanzaniaTalk Show) Televised 6th Feb 2012
I was honoured to be an invited Celebrity TV Guest on Sporah's Tanzania TV talk show, to share my true inspirational story and perform my poetry works and Reality TV appearances, with the gorgeous host Sporah and her TV viewers in Europe & Africa. Watch on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53rAa6qKYRg&feature=youtu.be Miss Zim Diamond 2011 Finals London 10th Sept 2011 Honoured & humbled to be a Beauty Judge and to share and perform my penned poem & poetry act, "Asimbonanga" live on stage for my fellow Zimbabweans. Highlighting Zimbabwe Beauty and Talent. Watch on Youtube
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v0kp8EbXxok&feature=youtu.be All my work showcased on my Donna Africa website CV
http://www.donnaafrica.co.uk/cv.aspx If you can assist me in futhering my dreams and journey please do get in touch with me via my website contact page
http://www.donnaafrica.co.uk/contact-us.aspx Lastly, I believe and advocate "That you are never too old and that it is never too late" to realise and conquer your dreams!
With Luv, Light and Liberty!
Your Donna Africa
"The Queen of Dreams"
http://www.donnaafrica.co.uk/default.aspx