As premiere after premiere continue to be unleashed from the folds of Nollywood, a certain lady clearly stands out; oozing poise and grace. That lady is Susan Peters.  Who is Susan Peters and which films hasshe done? When did she enter the industry? Those were the words swirling in my head when I caught up with the pretty actress recently.Here’s what went down.

BA:  Hi Susan!
SP:  Hi Bola.  Good to see you!

BA: You’re looking good.
SP: Thank you.

BA: Your name doesn’t tell me where you’re from… are you Nigerian?
SP: I’m a proper Nigerian girl. I’m from Benue ..of Idoma tribe to be precise.

BA: Idoma..thats Tuface’s place, right?
SP: That’s right.

BA: I’ve been seeing you at several industry gigs… have you been in
the industry (Nollywood) long?
SP:  I have been in the industry since 2002 and I’ve acted in over 30 films.

BA: Really? Which ones?
SP: ‘Wasted Effort’ directed by Andy Amenechi, Sound of
Poverty,…recently ‘Nollywood Hustler’ and some soon-to-released films
such as ‘Bursting Out’ starring Genevive Nnaji and Majid Michel and
‘Mortal Attraction’ starring Ramsey Nouah and Monalisa Chinda.  I have
also acted in a couple of soaps; Tajudeen Adepetun’s ‘Dominoes’ and
Blessing Egbe’s ‘Disclosure’ soon to be aired on DSTV.

BA:  Hmm…that many… some people say breaking into the industry is a
not that easy.  How did you get into the industry?
SP:  In a very interesting way.  I never really planned to go into
acting.  I had a shop.. a boutique in Kaduna and some people
approached me, saying they wanted to use the shop to shoot one of
their scenes..  I agreed and after they finished the shoot, the
director asked me if I would like to act in the production.  At first
I said no then later succumbed. I quite enjoyed myself and decided to
do it full time.  I attended film school and here I am.

BA: I noticed your performance in ‘Nollywood Hustler’ at the premiere
and couldn’t help noticing how fiery you were…
SP: (laughter) ‘Nollywood Hustler’ is a comedy.  I played the part of
a bush wanna-be actress that wanted to enter the industry by all
costs.  I was Uche Jombo’s (character’s) friend and we had fun
laughing at ourselves.  Check out my make-up and costume! (general
laughter). I have some other projects about to hit the screens like
‘Bursting Out’ a romantic comedy that featured Genevieve Nnaji and
Majid Michel. I acted the part of Majid’s jilted lover.  I showed the
poor boy pepper in the film! (laughter)

BA: Are you like that (troublesome) in real life?
SP:  Of course not… who will admit anyway! (laughter)

BA: Well, we look forward to these films when they come out. So where
can we get in touch with you if we want to?
SP: Well, I can contacted on www.susanpetersfanbook.ning and I
recently started a blog  www.sue05.blogspot.com  so I can be reached
there as well.

BA:  Thanks so much for your time.
SP: You’re very welcome…

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