Nigerian Movie Star Profile
Emeka Okoro
The actor, who hails from Umuahia in Ukwuano Local Government area of
Abia State, said Nollywood which is now a fast growing phenomenon will
attain higher heights in a few years to come.
Motivation
I have always dreamt of becoming an actor right from my childhood days.
Whenever I watched American movies, I would say to myself that when I grow
up, I will like to be an actor. I met a friend Emeka Kurimo, who told me
that an audition was going on somewhere. I attended and luckily, I was
chosen. That enabled me to feature in my first movie entitled: Dirty Deal.
Success
It is all about determination, knowing fully well what I wanted. Despite the
obstacles, I just have to continue, at least, compared to when I started.
Roles
I have played several roles in movies which I can’t even remember any
longer. But I can still remember a few like The Senator,
Occultic Battle,
First Love,
One Love,
Stand by Me, among many others.
Embarrassing moment
I don’t have any, because I detest living a fake life. I like to be what I
am .
Most challenging role
It is the movie entitled:
First Love. I played the role of a good and a bad
guy. Switching from one character to another was actually challenging. At
the same time, I was also on location for another movie entitled: One Love.
Kissing in Nollywood
It is not true. We call it make-believe, because there is a camera before you
and there are members of crew all around you. So, there is no way you would
go contrary to what the director is saying. We are only trying to be natural
in order to convey a message. It may look real, but it is all fake.
Nollywood
The Nigeria movie industry is like a woman who gives birth to a child. You
do not expect the child to attain maturity at once, it has to be gradual. The
industry is actually growing considering Nigeria’s poor economy. People are
making their living out of it.
Emeka and
Genevieve in My
First Love
Mentor
Jesus Christ is my mentor. I respect people, the only person I recognize is
Jesus. I read the Bible and follow Christ’s footsteps.
Advice
It is wonderful to be an actor, but before anything, one needs to be well
prepared. Moreover, a potential actor should undergo a training programme
and build his or her talent. First, if you have a talent, develop it, don’t
wait until the opportunity slips. I will also advise people who want to make
ends meet at once. It is not a good way of life, one needs to exercise some
patience.
Marriage
I’m yet to get married.
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