Maya Jama, the presenter known for "Love Island," has detailed her definition of a gentleman, coinciding with her acting debut in the second season of Netflix's "The Gentlemen." Jama, 32, stated that an ideal partner "must know how to treat a woman" and possess "their stuff under control."
Jama's comments come after her split from ex-boyfriend Ruben Dias, a Manchester City star, in May after 18 months of dating. The couple reportedly ended their relationship after realizing it had "run its course," with both individuals focusing on their careers.
During promotional activities for the new series, Jama reflected on the evolving meaning of the word "gentleman." She moved beyond traditional notions of politeness, such as opening doors, to describe a "decent, well-mannered man that has their stuff under control, but knows how to treat a woman and their family and everybody in their life." She also added, somewhat playfully, that such a person "wears a nice suit most of the time."
Maya Jama made her acting debut as Aisha in "The Gentlemen" season two. The character is introduced early in the first episode, described as a "clever girl who looks after herself and others." Aisha has a background in the Middle East and gains access to a royal circle, facilitating an introduction for Eddie Horniman (Theo James) to Prince Amir.
Maya Jama's foray into acting was supported by her co-star Kaya Scodelario, who offered advice ahead of Jama's debut. Scodelario messaged Jama, urging her to "be on her toes and trust the process," acknowledging the intimidation of stepping into a new career facet, especially for someone from a working-class background.
Both Jama and Scodelario identify as coming from working-class origins, with Scodelario noting that this background can still make them feel like minorities within the acting industry. Jama, who moved to London from Bristol at age 16 with limited financial resources and no industry connections, has spoken about her long-held desire to act. She auditioned for "The Gentlemen" last year and secured the role within two weeks. To prepare, she worked with a drama coach, expressing a desire to perform competently in her new endeavor.
Maya Jama has revealed what she is really looking for in a gentleman as she said they 'must know how to treat a woman.'
Maya has been busy soaking up the release of her new series after she looked criminally stylish for the premiere of Guy Ritchie's crime drama on Wednesday night. 