ABOUT “table talk: know someone?“
SYNOPSIS CAST & MAIN CHARACTERS
AMANDA’S life fell apart after a bitter divorce that completely tarnished her image and killed her modeling career. She lives in isolation, unable to face the world as depression eats her up. The day their divorce is finalized, the national TV gossip show, “Table Talk” digs up more false dirty details about her failed marriage. The slandering becomes unbearable, so she physically confronted the TV host, JANE DELE during a live taping of the show, to stop destroying her name. After the ordeal, Jane reached out to her as a “friend” to come on the show and tell her side of the story. Unbeknown to Jane & Amanda, FRANCIS ELECHI, her billionaire husband, was paying the PRODUCER of the show to do all that he can to discredit what his ex-wife was saying.
Jane knew that the Producer had a business relationship with the ex-husband, but she didn’t know the whole truth. Jane’s motive for having Amanda on the show is to increase her audience on social media. Amanda gives an exposé into her ex-husband’s life before he became wealthy.
They were a seemingly perfect couple, Mr. & Mrs. Amanda & Francis Elechi. They are the toast of society, popularly branded as social media’s favorite couple. Away from the public eye, we experience the true state of this couple. Their reality is a huge contrast from what is portrayed on social media. Amanda is a commercial model at the apex of her career. Francis on the other hand is a house husband who opposes her job and believes that she is whoring herself, because of her popularity. Although Amanda has no problem shouldering both their expenses, Francis steadily abuses her emotionally.
Soon this grows into full blown domestic violence. Francis constantly manipulates her and eventually cuts off all communication between her and her friends. Fortunately, Francis seals a multi-million Naira deal through one of Amanda’s contacts. Amanda is ecstatic, her hopes are renewed that perhaps now that Francis is rich, he will stop the abuse.
This does not turn out as planned, as Francis insists, she quits her modeling career and becomes a stay-at-home wife. Amanda vehemently refuses and in response, Francis ups the tempo of the emotional and physical abuse. A melting point arrives after Francis pummels Amanda so bad that she had a miscarriage.
It then dawn on Amanda that she must get out before she is killed. A nasty divorce follows suit, with Francis using his power and influence to win the media over to his side. Amanda loses everything she had worked for and falls into depression.
Francis ex-mistress, Amanda’s manager and the talk show stylist helped her gather evidence of his violence and reported him to the police. He was not only arrested but was also issued a red card for his crimes against women. Amanda’s hope is renewed when these women came to her rescue.
AWARD WINNING
NADIA BUHARI
AMANDA ELECHI
Character Breakdown
Once a model at the pinnacle of her career, has lost everything due to her ex-husband. She is consistently slandered in the middle and is not motivated to live. She was once and independent, fiery woman of sorts, who went after whatever she desired. Yet years of abuse, diminished her light and confidence. It is only when she channels her anger of losing everything, that she finally gets the confidence to speak her truth and fight for her voice to be heard.
AWARD WINNING
EYINNA NWIGWE
FRANCIS ELECHI
Character Breakdown
Insecure, yet uses his power to intimidate and threaten others. He is now powerful, rich, and influential. He knows how to use the media to his advantage. He poses himself as kind as a philanthropist knowing the media eats it all up. Yet he is abusive, condescending, and barely remorseful for his means to attain more power within his personal relationships and social standing. He will do anything to keep his name and reputation pure.
AWARD WINNING
NANCY ISIME
JANE DELE
Character Breakdown
A media host, who has spent most of her life documenting the recent gossip and garnering the highest rating. She gives no thought to the consequences of her hour on daytime as long as she receives her check, and the ratings continue to soar. It is not until she meet Amanda that she begins to question her real calling and purpose.
AWARD WINNING
BLOSSOM CHUKWUJEKWU
“TABLE TALK SHOW” PRODUCER
Character Breakdown
Table Talk Show Producer, a 40+ year old, cheesy looking guy who is on Francis Elechi’s payroll. His job is to discredit what his wife is saying and making sure the public knows that she’s a liar and a cheat through social media. He works with Jane Dele who’s the host of the show. Whenever Amanda comes on the show as a guest, their audiences on social media quadruples and they get paid big time.
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