Award-winning actress and producer, Angela Bassett, was welcomed to Antigua and Barbuda, with her sister D’nette Bassett, and close friend, actress Dawnn Lewis, famous for her role on A Different World, for a relaxing getaway.
The Oscar-nominated actress chose Antigua and Barbuda as a slice of paradise to rest and recharge after a busy awards season where she was nominated at every awards show, including the Oscars, for her role in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.
The group was able to experience the best of what Antigua and Barbuda had to offer, including one of Antigua’s flagship events, Antigua Sailing Week.
They enjoyed the highlights including Chase the Race and unarguably the most popular event, Reggae in the Park.
They also had the opportunity to visit Barbuda where they dined at Nobu and explored the Barbuda Beach Club.
Prime Minister Gaston Browne and Mrs. Browne welcomed the group to dinner. Tourism Minister, Hon. Charles Max Fernandez, and Mrs. Fernandez along with Antigua and Barbuda Tourism Authority’s (ABTA) CEO, Mr. Colin James, and USA ABTA Director, Dean Fenton were in attendance.
The meeting provided the opportunity, to discuss opportunities for promoting Antigua and Barbuda and the possibility of partnerships with Ms. Bassett’s production company, Bassett Vance Productions.
After exploring and experiencing the twin islands first-hand Ms. Bassett shared, “Antigua and Barbuda offered me and my friends everything that we could have wanted and more.
I needed a break after a busy season filming my TV show and multiple projects and I’m leaving feeling rejuvenated and inspired for my upcoming projects.
From the friendliness of its people to stunning beaches and lush topography, I was able to experience the escape I needed with best-in-class service.
I can’t wait to return and introduce Antigua and Barbuda to more of my family and friends.”
Prime Minister Gaston Browne shared, “We’re honoured to have Angela Bassett, her sister D’neete Bassett and close friend and renowned actress, Dawnn Lewis pick Antigua and Barbuda as their choice for vacation.
By showcasing the best of Antigua and Barbuda we’ve been able to provide them with an unforgettable experience and build connections to help us strengthen our burgeoning film portfolio.
We look forward to seeing the growth of this exciting industry that will bring more jobs and opportunities to the people of Antigua and Barbuda.”
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Great actress Angela Bassett. At least she did not come to Antigua to get her groove back 😃
But are you absolutely positively sure about this?
ANOTHER AMBASSADOR IN THE MAKING?
A very talented actress indeed, and should have won Oscar’s for ‘What’s Love Gotta Do With it’ and ‘Waiting To Exhale’. Outstanding performances!
All the best in your new role 👍
Welcome Angela. Hope you get your much needed rest while enjoying our beautiful beaches.
I wonder, did Hama Productions producers and Dr. Alvin Edwardsand Bert Kirschener our home grown film producers get the opportunity to meet with these Hollywood superstars?
Think of the collaborations, think of our budding film stars, what an opportunity, think of our writers. I hope they made that happen.
Celebrities visit Caribbean islands all the time .. why is it that Antigua always go on like they not accustom and so frighten over them .. so is everybody that come here y’all going make ambassador.. smh
They jump and make everybody ambassador .. Mary j blige they jump and make ambassador just because the woman come on vacation and she go weh and that was the last anyone ever heard of her .. she never mention or promote Antigua .. she also just went to Jamaica and they DID NOT make her an ambassador but Antigua love give way they country for cheap and frighten so they make everyone ambassador give them freebs and the people never look back on all u
Welcome to Antigua and Barbuda 🇦🇬
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