With the advent of reels, there are different kinds of reels coming out but the most relatable are those about different communities. With Mumbai's large Catholic population, some Mumbaikars are showcasing the communities unique mannerisms through a variety of characters
Ashville Simoens, Walter D'souza, Erika Packard and Leons Joseph use their on own unique characters of Aunty Matilda, Pascoal Pinto, Russell and Uncle D'souza to showcase the uniqueness of the community. Photo Courtesy: Special Arrangement
Key Highlights
- Leons Joseph created `Uncle D`souza` during the pandemic to help people feel connected
- Walter D’Souza created `Pascoal Pinto` during the pandemic to practice his acting skills
- Erika Packard, Ashville Simoens created `Russell` and `Aunty Matilda` to depict uniqueness
Leons Joseph's father is half Malayalee and half Goan; his mother, on the other hand, is half East Indian and half Anglo Indian-Malayalee and that is why he calls himself a ‘soda lemon mix’.