Andrianna Adebiyi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\nI gladly followed her, as I had nothing doing at home. When I got there I also auditioned, even though it wasn\u2019t planned, I was so nervous. Two months later\u00a0I got a call from the producers of Squatterz to go for a script reading, and that\u2019s how I got my first acting role.<\/p>\n
You graduated from UNILAG with a degree in Quantity Surveying, but chose acting, why?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI started acting while I was still in school, and it gave me the best feeling every time I got a chance to do it. I\u2019ve never seen acting as work, its fun for me. I worked in a real estate firm for a while but I was not so happy working there, I also couldn\u2019t meet up with acting calls at the time. But funny enough, a lot of people randomly called me while I had my job, telling me to focus on acting. I wasn\u2019t so sure I would get a steady income or acting roles if I quit my job. But one day I realized if I continued that way I\u2019d never meet my dreams, I prepared my mind for the sacrifice, dropped my fears and resigned to face acting.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your fascination with the Nigerian movie industry?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI love the Nigerian movie industry because it tells us about the Nigerian culture. I have learnt a lot about life through Nigerian movies, and I am also happy with the growth in the industry.<\/p>\n
What stands you out from other actresses?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nTo be honest I don\u2019t know how to answer that question, because I have never compared myself to another Nollywood actress.<\/p>\n
How would you assess the level of promiscuity now prevalent in Nollywood?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have heard rumors of promiscuity in the Nigerian movie industry, but I have never seen it happen. So I can\u2019t speak on it, if I do I\u2019ll just be assuming.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your most prized body asset?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have thought about this before, but unfortunately I have never come to a conclusion. I love a lot of things about my body, I can\u2019t pick one part for now.<\/p>\n
How have you managed to stay away from scandals?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have not had a reason to be in one, I hope I never. I basically like to stay away from trouble.<\/p>\n
Is it true that there is discrimination in Nollywood?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI am not aware of discrimination among Nollywood actors, but I know in every industry or organization people have their favorites; you can\u2019t relate with everyone the same way, unfortunately this may be mistaken for discrimination. I am also not saying discrimination does not exist, I am just not aware of it.<\/p>\n
Have you ever been sexually harassed by a fellow actor, producer or movie director?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have had actors, producers and directors made advances at me but not sexually harassed.<\/p>\n
Have you ever been denied a movie role because you refused the producer or director sex? \u00a0<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have been denied a movie role by a director who made advances at me and I turned\u00a0 him down.<\/p>\n
Is it true that even some big actresses offer themselves to producers and directors for movie roles?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI have only heard this as rumours, but I have no facts to answer. I know it is possible. But this is not peculiar to Nollywood. All over the worldwomen believe in giving their bodies in exchange for what they want.<\/p>\n
What is your take on nudity and indecent dressing prevalent among actresses?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nThere\u2019s a saying that goes \u201cdress the way you want to be addressed\u201d I believe everyone has a right to dress as they wish. But if you\u2019re asking about nudity and indecent dressing in a movie, I have nothing against it; it is simply acting and not the actor. The more challenging roles you can pull make you a better actor; but for cultural and religious reasons many limit themselves.<\/p>\n
In your estimation what do you think has brought you this far?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nLooks are very important in acting, for you to get any role you must look like the character, and you must also have talent. They go hand in hand, you can\u2019t ignore any. I can\u2019t play the role of an eight year old for example. So my looks are important for the roles I can get. My talent has also pushed me this far, I am not even judging myself; I have heard from a lot of people I have worked with, and also people that have watched my acting.<\/p>\n
Do you believe a romantic relationship can work without sex?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nYes I do. It depends on the people involved; if they can agree to \u2018no sex before marriage\u2019 then why not? People still get married as virgins in these times. So as long as they have an understanding, I believe it\u2019s possible.<\/p>\n
What\u2019s your take on the state of cinemas in Nigeria?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nI see progress in the Nigerian cinema, as many cinemas as I know today, were not here when I was younger. But sadly there are not enough cinemas compared to the Nigerian population. There is a lot of room for growth; I hope that we can get more cinemas in the nearest future. I also hope we can properly maintain the ones available, because we lack good maintenance culture in Nigeria. Second, the Nigerian cinema has been a great advantage to Nollywood. Film makers are able to make their money through that means; unlike when they only had the option of DVD, with the rate of piracy in Nigeria. Now Nigerian movies are showing in cinemas, I\u2019m happy about that.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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