Jessica May in an Uzbek movie

Jessica May

Brazilian-Turkish actress Jessica May is preparing to take part in an ambitious project supported by the Uzbekistan government. The film is titled “Ulug Amir and Donna Maria,” directed by Yalkyn Tuichiev and produced by Kangaroo Production. Yalkyn Tuichiev himself is a two-time Oscar nominee and the recipient of the prestigious Busan Award.

The plot of the film “Ulug Amir and Donna Maria” takes us back to the 15th century and intertwines the destinies of Princess Donna Maria, who finds herself in the harem of Bursa as a concubine to the Ottoman Sultan, and Maria, who lives in the modern world. The captivating story will be filmed in various locations, including Samarkand, Mardin, Istanbul, and Ankara. Currently, the casting process for roles in the film is underway.