Chloe Bailey unplugged: inside her two-month film adventure in South Africa
Bailey, who is known for her roles in films such as 'Praise This', the hit series 'Grown-ish' and 'The Fighting Temptations', has been busy filming a new movie in the breathtaking Mzansi scenery.
American singer-songwriter and actress Chloe Bailey has revealed the reason behind her two-month stay in South Africa.
Bailey added that she poured her heart and soul into her latest character, saying, 'I put so much love, blood, sweat, and tears into this character. I couldn't have made it without @shermayb. I am so grateful. Thank you, God. Truly proud of the work, can't wait to tell you all about it 🥰.'
Before revealing the news, Bailey had been sharing glimpses of her adventures in South Africa with her fans.
In a previous post, she shared a set of pictures that showed her taking a break from filming to connect with nature.
She captioned the post: 'Sittin on top of the world 🌍 making sure I'm grounded in nature anytime I can find a moment in between filming … where I'm the happiest.'
While the details about the movie are still under wraps, this recent film project is not the only creative endeavour Bailey has been working on.
Recently, she lent her voice to the animated film 'Sneaks', voicing Maxine while also showcasing her versatility as a talented singer-songwriter, record producer and actress.
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