"I'm going to America to pursue my acting dream"

Love Island winner, Ekin-Su Culculoglu revealed that she is leaving the UK for a huge acting role in the US. The star updated her followers with her current career plans while chatting on Instagram.

The 28-year-old, told fans she is taking her brand "global this summer" as she prepares to follow her "acting dream".

The influencer opened up on Instagram stories and admitted she is "really excited" about her upcoming projects abroad.

She said: "It's been a while since I've been on here. I know you guys have got a few questions about what's going on and what's lined up in the pipeline and you know I love you all so I just wanted to talk to you guy on here.

"So firstly, I've had loads of people asking me what I've got lined up so here it goes. I have a really exciting announcement to make.

"Within the next few weeks, I'll be going abroad. It's a really exciting project and I will be working with an amazing charity that I'm so passionate about.

"And secondly guys, I mean I can't even say because I'm super excited but I will be taking it global this summer and I'm going to America to pursue my acting dream and my acting jobs out there.

"I have got some meeting set up already and I'm going to keep you posted, alright."

The brand removed Ekin from their celebrity side bar..

The reality star previously appeared in a Turkish soap opera before going on to win the eighth series of Love Island alongside boyfriend Davide Sanclimenti, 27.

She also had a spin-off show with her beau Davide where they travelled around Italy and Turkey and she appeared on Dancing On Ice.

However, she's been open and honest about her love of acting and the dream she has to be a successful actress. Ekin-Su also confirmed that she is no longer working with global beauty brand, Beauty Works. She said on her Instagram stories that she still "loves the brand". She said: "Finally, I just want to say one more thing that I've had questions about before I forget, it's about Beauty Works.

"Look as you've seen I'm no longer working with them but I just want to make it super clear that I absolutely love Beauty Works.

"I loved working with them you know. I had my own edit with them and it was great. "Anyways, have a lovely day. If you want to do a Q&A catch up we can do that but I just want to let you know I'm here and I'm enjoying life."

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