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Shuswap Actress to Star Alongside Leo DiCaprio in Upcoming Film

A Shuswap actress will star on the big screen alongside Leonardo DiCaprio in the upcoming film The Revenant.

Gracey Dove is originally from Canim Lake Indian Band in Northern BC and lives in Vancouver where she is pursuing her acting career. The actress currently stars as the host of UnderExposed, a show on APTN. She made the announcement about her leap to the big screen on her Instagram page this week saying she’s thrilled to reveal the secret.

“I had the honour this summer to work alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and I am SO grateful to the creator and my ancestors for guiding me through this whirlwind of an adventure,” said Dove.

I am absolutely THRILLED to finally be able to reveal the biggest news of my life thus far. I had the honour this summer to work alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and I am SO grateful to the creator and my ancestors for guiding me through this whirlwind of an adventure. I am so excited to announce that I play #LeonardoDicaprio 's wife in his upcoming film #TheRevenant directed by none-other than oscar winning director Alejandro González Iñárritu! This film took me to the end of the world, and back (literally) I filmed in Ushuaia, Argentina and in the desert of California. Right from the beginning, I made bold choices in my audition, manifested greatness, and truly believed this is exactly where I belong. I can’t express how thankful I am for DiCaprio’s generosity, and for sharing his insights on the work and what it means to be a storyteller. Director Innaritu and cinematograher Emanuel Lubezki (Chivo) are the most brilliant artists I have had the opportunity of working with, and challenged me every step of the way to create the level of work to meet their vision. I truly came up against myself, and everything I have ever worked for… I had to journey deep into heart and say YES every step of the way. The biggest lesson I learned in this project is that being an actor is not “glamorous” and doesn’t necessarily feel good in the moment. Its about truth, and going to these places emotionally is exhausting and all too real. I know this is my true calling because I am able to share these emotions for the world to see. Kukwtsétsemc (thank-you) again to the Creator, my ancestors, my ARCHIE, SYME and HALL families and to my friends and fans for the continued support. This is just the beginning of a huge future for our people, and I am so hyped for all the doors that just opened… I have been working my whole life for this and I am ready. Please forward any media requests to my agent Darren Boidman: Carriertalent@gmail.com And make sure to follow my #tvshow @underexposedtv 🎥 LOVE IS THE WORD// SAY YES// IT CAN HAPPEN. #GraceyDove #NDN #Secwepemc #CanimLake #Actress #Shuswap #Canada #Vancouver #LosAngeles #PrinceGeorge

A photo posted by Gracey Dove (@graceydove) on

Dove will play DiCaprio’s wife in the film which was directed by Alejandro González Iñárritu and mainly shot in Argentina and in the desert in California.

“Right from the beginning, I made bold choices in my audition, manifested greatness, and truly believed this is exactly where I belong. I can’t express how thankful I am for DiCaprio’s generosity, and for sharing his insights on the work and what it means to be a storyteller,” added Dove.

The movie is inspired by true events and stars DiCaprio as legendary explorer Hugh Glass, who is brutally attacked by a bear and left for dead by members of his own hunting team. Glass endures hardships as he navigates a vicious winter desperate for survival and redemption.

The movie will be distributed by 20th Century Fox and will be released on Christmas day.



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