Maura Higgins is reportedly set to get a big career boost as her debut film has earned huge recognition before its release.
The Love Island star, 34, is making her acting debut as she swaps reality TV for her role in upcoming music-themed comedy The Spin.
Appearing fleetingly in the film's trailer, which dropped in November, she stripped down to a skimpy metallic strapless top as she lay looking pensive on her bed alongside her love interest Game Of Thrones actor Brenock O'Connor.
And now, while the film is yet to secure a release date, The Sun reports that it will be showcased at the prestigious Marché du Film.
The Marché du Film, the business hub of the Cannes Film Festival, is the world's largest international gathering of film professionals.
The international opportunity means Maura's flick could attract huge interest and boost her career massively.
Maura Higgins is reportedly set to get a big career boost as her debut film has earned huge recognition before its release
The Love Island star, 34, is making her acting debut as she swaps reality TV for her role in upcoming music-themed comedy The Spin
A source told the publication: 'The Spin is on the festival circuit and the next stops are Bremen this weekend, Rome next weekend and Gloucester on 12th April.
'California Pictures Inc are representing the film as sales agents and are planning to hold a screening at the Marché du Film Festival de Cannes.
'The film is likely to be in high demand, which will be welcome news for Maura, especially given everything that's been going on with her private life at the moment.'
Directed by award-winning director and screenwriter Michael Head, Maura stars as Rose in the film as she joins Pussycat Doll star Kimberly Wyatt , Hardy Bucks frontman Owen Colgan and Derry Girl's star Tara Lynne O'Neill.
Premiering at last year's Belfast Film Festival, the trailer sees Maura's character and her boyfriend Dermot looking tense as they sit on the bed together.
Speaking about her role in the film Maura said: 'The Irish are known for our storytelling, so it felt fitting that my acting debut would be in an Irish film.
'Although I am comfortable in front of the camera, it did still feel nerve-wracking at first, but chatting with the brilliant cast and crew helped me relax.
'Being on set was an incredible experience, and I enjoyed every moment! I play the character of Rose, the girlfriend of Dermot, a down-on-his-luck record store owner.'
It comes after Maura embodied a sexy cowgirl as she posed up a storm for an LA shoot, amid the drama surrounding her 'drunken BRITs kiss' with Danny Jones.
Appearing fleetingly in the film's trailer, which dropped in November, she stripped down to a skimpy metallic strapless top as she lay looking pensive on her bed
Directed by award-winning director and screenwriter Michael Head, Maura stars as Rose in the film as she joins Pussycat Doll star Kimberly Wyatt , Hardy Bucks frontman Owen Colgan and Derry Girl's star Tara Lynne O'Neill
The international opportunity means Maura's flick could attract huge interest and boost her career massively
It comes after Maura embodied a sexy cowgirl as she posed up a storm for an LA shoot , amid the drama surrounding her 'drunken BRITs kiss' with Danny Jones
The Love Island star and the married McFly singer, 39, hit the headlines last week after being spotted 'kissing' at Universal's BRIT Awards afterparty.
But now, Maura has whisked herself away to Los Angeles as she got stuck into work with clothing brand Oh Polly on Wednesday.
Taking to her Instagram stories, the brunette beauty shared a snap of herself leaning out of a white pickup truck at Double R Ranch, which is located near the Los Angeles National Forest.
She wore her long tresses in voluminous curls and accessorised with a gold bangle and white cowboy hat.
In further pictures obtained by The Sun, Maura slipped into a corset-style, pleated mini dress as she got stuck into the photoshoot.
She swapped her dark tresses for a straight blonde wig and added a black cowboy hat and boots as she posed on the back of a vehicle.
The reality star seemed to be on cloud nine as she posted another snap getting a piggyback from her hairdresser while on set.
She then shared a sultry picture of herself sitting on the floor in a busty black corset dress, surrounded by cowboy boots.
She whisked herself away to Los Angeles as she got stuck into work with clothing brand Oh Polly on Wednesday
The married McFly singer, 39, hit the headlines after spending the evening with Maura, 34, at Universal Music's BRIT Awards afterparty last Saturday, where they were spotted in a compromising clinch
In the wake of the scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Danny's wife and mother of his son Georgia
Maura also took to her Instagram stories to post a video of a horse, but is yet to address the situation.
She is reportedlty 'refusing to speak' on the Danny kissing furore as she continues to lie low in LA.
In the wake of the scandal, both Maura and Danny have been hit by a wave of criticism, with many furious on behalf of Danny's wife and mother of his son Georgia.
Danny and his wife of ten years Georgia were seen for the first time since the scandal as they stepped out for a coffee together in London on Tuesday.
Maura is reportedly hoping to just 'ride out the wave' and 'keep her head down' amid the 'relentless' and 'off the charts abuse' she's received since the news broke.
A source allegedly told The Sun: 'Maura isn’t enjoying this one bit, which is why she’s keeping her head down.
'Normally with Maura, everywhere she goes, it’s tagged on social media - be it a restaurant, event or city - she likes people knowing where she is.
'But Maura is deliberately shying away because she just wants to ride out this furore. The negative comments she’s receiving for kissing a married man have hurt her bad and she would have read every one.'
