My tomboy role in the fisherman reflects my true self- Endurance Grand

Ghanaian dancer Endurance Grand has shared that her role as a tomboy in the upcoming film The Fisherman closely mirrors her own lifestyle and carries a powerful message of self-expression and authenticity.

In an interview on Prime Morning on Joy Prime, Endurance explained that her character isn’t just a role, but a reflection of who she truly is. The character's story, she said, aims to inspire others to embrace their true selves, regardless of societal pressures or criticism.
“I was used to, ‘Why don’t you wear earrings, why don’t you wear a skirt, why don’t you do make-up?’ Becoming a dancer and still being who I am, I feel like I was used to it. The only thing that will get me is when you talk about something I really value, my family, then you will hear me talk,” she said.

Endurance emphasised her commitment to self-expression, saying, “This is who I am, and this is what I continue to be. As much as you continue to talk each and every single day, it is not going to change.”

Excited about her role, she described it as a unique opportunity to communicate a broader message.
“I was very excited and grateful that I got to play the role of a tomboy, because I was also sending a message: I want to be who I want to be and still impact positively,” she said.

She also took the opportunity to challenge societal expectations about appearance, asserting that physical looks don't define a person's worth.
“How I appear physically doesn’t have to do with what I have to offer. It doesn’t have to do with my physical features. In actual sense, the movie really sends a message.”

Endurance recalled a time when she faced backlash for adopting a more feminine look.

“I once dressed as a lady, and people on social media criticised me, calling me ‘Berma [man] in a dress.’ But despite those comments, I embrace both sides of my identity,” she reflected.

“I’m comfortable with my feminine side too. I like to switch it up depending on how I feel, but most of the time, I choose to dress as a tomboy.”

The Fisherman, written and directed by Zoey Martinson, features a cast that includes Ricky Adelayitar, William Lamptey, and Kiki Romi. The film will premiere on September 19, 2025.