Released by Your Girlfriend

Your Girlfriend has just signed exciting new director Lauren Chengan and they’ve already done their first campaign together for Game. With a young, bold visual style, she’s just the type of fresh voice the local industry needs. But what we’re most interested in talking to her about, is her childhood spent with the daytime talkshow queen, Oprah Winfrey.

IDIDTHAT: How was it growing up at Oprah Winfrey’s house?

Lauren: I didn’t grow up at Oprah Winfrey’s house. I grew up in Durban.

IDIDTHAT: At Oprah Winfrey’s Durban estate?

Lauren: No at my parents house.

IDIDTHAT: When you were growing up, did you ever watch Oprah Winfrey’s show?

Lauren: Sometimes.

IDIDTHAT: Interesting.