It Will Be An Honour To Turn Yvonne Nelson’s Memoir Into A Movie – Ivan Quashigah
Ivan Quashigah, known famously for his hit TV series ‘Things We Do For Love and YOLO’ has revealed it will be an honour if he is given the opportunity to turn Yvonne Nelson’s memoir into a movie.
The award-winning filmmaker and CEO of Farmhouse Productions, in a Hitz Fm interview, talked about how much he admires the actress and how they first met while working on his “Fortune Island” television series. Soon after she competed in Miss Ghana, the two met while he was looking for talent for his own television series, “Fortune Island.”
According to Mr Quashigah, Yvonne Nelson is a multifaceted talent who has grown exponentially over the years.
“I am not surprised because when I first met Yvonne, right after she did the Miss Ghana competition, and I was looking for stars for ‘Fortune Island’, my self produced Television series, I saw something in her, she actually rapped during the casting and she did a lot of things that made me see that she has several facets to herself and I knew that she was not only going to become a great actress, but she will do so many other things and this is one of those things and I’m very proud about what I’m seeing today,” he stated.
Building upon their connection, the ‘Things We Do for Love’ director revealed his desire to bring Yvonne Nelson’s book, “I am not Yvonne Nelson,” to life on the big screen or stage.
“Already, I was speaking with George Quaye when he said that he would like to put it on stage and I think that it’s something that we have to consider putting unto the screens as well and I will be honoured to direct it,” he disclosed
Meanwhile, Yvonne has previously revealed in an interview with Giovani Caleb on 3FM that she would not want to take on the role of producer for the project. “ I don’t think I’ll be the one to produce it but I feel great that people are reading,” she indicated.
While she did not provide specific details, her response suggests that discussions or plans for a movie adaptation may be underway. And Ivan Quashigah’s offer might come as good news to Ms Nelson.
