No One is Going To Save You (and Other Life Lessons): with Nicco Annan

Actor, dancer, choreographer and star of the hit Starz drama P-Valley, Nicco Annan is bringing his magic to PRETTYSMART today. The Detroit-born actor refused to conform to a Hollywood template and instead has made a name for himself by embracing his individuality and following his intuition. His portrayal of Uncle Clifford (the revolutionary + beloved character) has earned him critical acclaim as well as nominations from the NAACP and independent spirit awards. Danielle + Nicco discuss: The meaningful lesson he learned in high school + how that has carried him in life. How being told he was too big to be a dancer helped him in the long run. Why it's important to use all of your gifts when trying to achieve your dreams. How he was held at gunpoint at 14 years old. How P-Valley is helping change how we view sex workers and strippers. The role of intimacy in playing Uncle Clifford and how Nicco approaches the masculine/feminine qualities of the character. What he's learned from playing Uncle Clifford and how he knows this role is bigger than him. (and why his character is so beloved + impactful) Why it's important that P-Valley has all female directors and the male gaze. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.