Flirting with Flamenco (2007)
Released - April 2007 (DVD)
Director - Jim Doyle
Studio - Optimist Films
Character - Karen
Other Cast - Holly Davidson, Jeremy Edwards, Tom Watt, Jack Burns
Synopsis - ‘Plain Jane’ Sylvia is chronically lacking in self-confidence. Slaving away in a call centre trying to earn enough money to help support her unemployed dad and rising football star brother, she suffers constant put-downs from her monstrous boss, Bowker and his sexy assistant Karen. Under their watchful eye the call centre workers are faced with the constant threat of a Big Brother-style ‘eviction’ if their performance doesn’t cut the mustard.
Then out of the blue gorgeous guitarist Pablo enters Sylvia’s life. Tempted to start Flamenco lessons by Pablo’s charms, the sexy flamenco rhythms move her feet, and Sylvia begins to blossom. However her problems persist as she constantly battles against her cousin and arch nemesis Karen’s attempts to out-do her on the dance floor as well as in the office.
When Sylvia’s well-meaning dad surprises her with a devastating revelation, Sylvia’s world is turned upside down. But will she crumble or prove herself at the local flamenco contest?
In Elize’s words - “I play Karen – an evil bitch who tries to make Sylvia’s life hell. Lighthearted, camp comedy filmed in London in 2005.”