CHAMPION boxer Anthony Joshua’s generous company has helped pay the tuition fees for a gifted student to attend Ashley Walters’ drama school.
Non-profit organisation Clean Herts Company has teamed up with creative agency IMC to make Watford lad Lebron James‘ dreams a reality.
The student, whose namesake is an NBA legend that has also starred as the lead role in box office hit Space Jam 2, said he is “incredibly honoured and grateful”; for the contribution.
He continued: “None of this would have been possible without the incredible support of AJ and the Clean Herts Commumity team and Kat with ICM, whose belief in me has opened doors I used to only dream about.”;
Lebron was invited to Elstree Studios for a behind the scenes glimpse at how top productions like The Crown, Star Wars, and Strictly Come Dancing are made.
He said: “Experiences like this have only fuelled my passion to become a respected actor.
“This opportunity is a major step forward in developing my craft, and learning from some of the very best in the industry which I don’t take lightly
“I’ve made a promise to my family, my friends, and to myself – to always give everything I’ve got, stay grounded, and bring my community with me on this journey
“These are only the sweet beginnings – the best is yet to come!”;
Kingdom School of Arts was founded in 2012 by star Walters and film producer Nagajan Modhwadia.
It is open to both amateurs and professionals and seeks to help close the gap between studies and real-life acting work.
A spokesman for ICM said: “We are delighted to be able to give back to our local community.
“After our CEO learned of Lebron James gaining a place at Kingdom Drama School, she instinctively wanted to assist Lebron and his family with paying towards his tuition fees and approached CHC.”;
They continued: “We are extremely happy that CHC enabled us to do this for Lebron. It is a beautiful thing when like-minded organisations come together to help our future generation succeed – this is proof, that it does take a village to raise a child.
“We have also offered Lebron, Actor Representation with ICM upon his graduation from Kingdom Drama School.
“Our CEO Katerina Michael, thoroughly enjoyed showing Lebron and CHC around our office headquarters here in the Elstree Film Studios.
“We hope being immersed in this environment for the day further inspired him to go get his dreams and achieve them. We look forward to working with Lebron and continuing to support him.”;
Community interest company CHC is committed to supporting people in Joshua’s hometown of Watford and across Hertfordshire.
Whether it be hosting paintballing events, Christmas gatherings or sessions in AJ’s old boxing gym, CHC is determined to be a source of aid and inspiration for the area it serves.
