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StarWars: The Force Awakens star Daisy Ridley isn't content with just conquering the movie world, she now wants to take on themusic industry.
Although the actress has been keeping her secretpassion on the down low, Star Wars director J.J. Abrams spoke out about her musical ambition on Thursday, at the U.S.-IrelandAlliance's Oscar Wilde Awards to E! News. The movie director revealed that the 23-year-old is set to record her first single this weekend.
Star Wars director J.J. Abrams revealed that Daisy is set to record a song this weekend Photo: Getty Images
"OnSaturday, this weekend, she is going to record a song with an unnamedperson, but let's just say a massive superstar," teased the filmdirector, before adding that he is fully supportive of this project. "One day on set, she just started singing and had the mostbeautiful voice I ever heard."
Althoughshe has yet to release any music publicly, Daisy gave her fans a preview when she sanga duet with her StarWarsco-star Oscar Isaac, during a Twitter chat in December. The twoactors impressed the Twittersphere with their rendition of “Baby,It's Cold Outside.”
The actress is said to be recording a song with a "massive superstar" Photo: Getty Images
Theactress didn't mention her musical aspirations at the event on Thursdayevening, but she did talk about the incredible journey she has been onsince she landed the role of Rey, in the hit movie franchise. “I cannever thank you enough for your faith, your patience, your kindessand your guidance throughout this crazy incredible thing,” Daisy said to J.J. at the event in which she was honored.
Theevening, which was held at J.J's Bad Robot offices in Santa Monica,also singled out James Corden, Snow Patrol, Roomdirector Lenny Abrahamson and PennyDreadful actressSarah Greene, for their talents within the entertainment industry.
OnSunday, Daisy will attend and present an award at the 88th Academy Awards in Los Angeles, before flying back to the U.K. to startshooting scenes for Star Wars: Episode VIII.