Star Wars actor John Boyega has become the first patron of the Identity School of Acting in London. Boyega attended the school for three years and has had nothing but positive things to say about his experience while there.
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“I’m so grateful for the opportunities that have been presented to me through this amazing school,” Boyega said. “And I’m grateful to Femi Oguns for believing in my vision and running with it.”
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Femi Oguns established the school in 2003 with the aim to train a diverse student body in film, television and theatre, while reflecting a multi-cultural society.
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Boyega added that the school played a big role in helping him establish himself as an actor and that he was honored to be named its first patron.