Acting in Irish cinema while being in direct provision: the story of Tumi Gaonwe

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Tumi Gaonwe has participated in a few movies since her move to Ireland, including the award-winning film Aisha, which was released last year

''My name is Tumi Gaonwe, and I live in direct provision," Tumi tells The Irish Mirror. "And I'm a mother of four kids; I work in one of the biggest retailers in Ireland. And I also work in the movie industry as an extra."

Ms Gaonwe arrived in Ireland in February 2019. She spent six months between the Balseskin Reception Centre and emergency accommodation before moving into direct provision in Letterkenny, where she remains. "Sometimes I feel under pressure when I have to drop the kids at school and come back and be able to go to work. Or maybe I'm being called to go and shoot in Dublin, which is very far from here."

 

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