Maureen Coleman

American jazz singer Curtis Stigers has said that Belfast has such a special place in his heart that he is hooked on all the TV shows filmed here.

Bafta-nominated Belfast actress Roisin Gallagher has praised local production companies and writers for bringing stories about Northern Ireland to the screen and providing a platform for emerging new talent.

Blue Lights star Seamus O’Hara has told how it was important to him to portray his character with compassion and tell a story “often told and not told with kindness”.

Bafta-nominated Belfast actress Roisin Gallagher has praised local production companies and writers for bringing stories about Northern Ireland to the screen and providing a platform for emerging new talent.

The Co Tyrone star of Netflix sci-fi epic Rebel Moon has told how he used to be “embarrassed” using his own accent as a young actor, but now considers it a source of huge pride.

The return of Blue Lights was a huge talking point on social media this week, with viewers distracted by a new cast member’s resemblance to Kenneth Branagh.

A beauty pageant finalist from Co Down who was too afraid to sing in school after being bullied has told how she is helping other young women reclaim their voices and speak up for themselves.

She plays the formidable drug boss Tina McIntyre in Blue Lights — a role that she “adores”.

A self-taught Belfast magician has told of a “once in a lifetime opportunity” to perform for her heroes, Penn and Teller, on their Las Vegas-based television show.

A young Belfast woman has become the first singer in 50 years to bring home a prestigious All-Ireland title to Co Antrim.