Tell us a bit about you.
My name is Safiya and I’m a sixth form student. I’m an aspiring journalist and actress on the side. I’m a Londoner, born and bred. And my interests include theatre, film, fashion and food!

What is your favourite place and why?
I have a deep connection with the London borough of Hackney because I was born there and it is bursting with art and culture.

Share three recommendations of books, films, shows – anything! – that you’ve enjoyed recently.
Number one recommendation is Black is King by Beyoncé Knowles on Disney Plus because it is a masterpiece if I do say so myself.

A book recommendation for pre-teens to adults is the Noughts and Crosses trilogy by Malorie Blackman because you could definitely binge read them in a couple of days (I definitely did).

Third recommendation: the Royal Shakespeare Company’s production of anything! The company truly brings his words to life and their cast is always very inclusive.

Safiya is undertaking a week-long online work experience placement with OFP through Arts Emergency – find out more about the organisation's work.