Seyi Ashekun is fast carving a niche
for herself as an actress to watch out for. The curvy role interpreter will
tell anyone who cares to listen that she isn’t just getting roles because she
is curvy, but because she has what it takes to deliver. Last year, she clinched
the award for the Best Actress at the Best of Nollywood awards. The
Ogun state born actress opened up on her sex for roles and why she
desires the bum of Kim Kadarshian, among other issues.
Why did you decide to become an
actress?
I wanted to be a Newscaster or a TV
presenter until I got the opportunity to act in a soap opera in 2006.This
really opened my eyes to acting is a good profession. I decided to go for it
and here I am today.
What is the best part of being an
actress?
The best part of being an actress is
the recognition one gets through it. You can imagine how thrilled people are
when they see you and how they are ready to help out if you are a personality
they love.
What is your opinion on sex for
roles. Have you experienced such?
I’ve never been desperate enough for
such experience. I studied Mass Communications and I graduated with a good
grade, so I can do other things. People around me know that,acting is not a do
or die affair for me.
What encouragement will you give to
those starting out in the acting career?
They have to be ready to take things
one day at a time. A baby never walks the same day it’s born, so they should be
ready to grow through the experiences they are sure to have.
What is the most ridiculous thing
you have ever heard or read about yourself?
One of such is that I condemned some
of my colleagues whose marriages have broken. I’m not married so how can I see
myself as an authority on such a topic?
I read somewhere that there was a
time you wanted to quit acting. How true is that?
There have been a number of times
when I considered getting a white collar job. Acting takes a lot from you
financially in the beginning and doesn’t give you anything back. I was working
for years and not making enough, it was really frustrating but I thank God for
His support.
You were also quoted in an
interview, saying you desire to have the bum of Kim Kadarshian. What prompted
that statement?
Each time I remember that, I
literally laugh out loud. Let me start by saying I believe in looking and
feeling good, so I don’t judge people when they decide to do things that boost
their confidence. Confidence makes people more attractive. However, I do not
like pains and for that, I don’t see myself going under the knife to enhance
anything. I made that statement when a reporter asked me what I might get done
if I ever considered cosmetic surgery. Saying that really doesn’t mean I would
go for it.
What new projects are you working
on?
I’m planning on shooting two movies
concurrently soon.
Tell me about your first experience
as a movie producer, did you make any profit from the movie?
I got to know that being a producer
and playing a major role in the same production is no child’s play. I didn’t
make profit, but I got back the money I invested. I got a best actress award
which I don’t think has been heard of with anyone in my level. I was recognized
to a considerable extent. I also got more fans who now give me a reason to do
more.
It’s said that actresses don’t get
married early and are promiscuous .What do you make of that?
I have seen bankers and doctors who
don’t get married until they are well into their 30s. Omotola Jalade who
happens to be my role model, is an actress and a married mother of four. I know
other actresses who got married in their 20s and are still married. Promiscuity
has nothing to do with the profession. People talk about actresses because they
are known.
Would you say being curvy has gotten
you more roles?
I’ve only gotten roles based on my
ability to interpret them not as a result of being curvy
What makes you cry?
The thought of children in distress,
I can’t stand that one bit. It makes me cry
What is your general opinion on
marriage and love?
I believe marriage is necessary.
After all, it was ordained by God. I however believe it is meant for mature
people, people who are ready psychologically and are capable of loving other
people beside themselves.
How bad can you be in a movie?
I will only go as far as decency
allows. No extreme exposure of skin.
What is your definition of a sexy
woman?
A sexy woman is one who has
confidence in herself. She is the one who understands that when it comes to
serious business, men prefer women with brains than body.
Can you date someone in the movie
industry?
I don’t like so much attention where
my love life is concerned, I like to be the only public figure. As an
entertainer myself, I really don’t like to date men who are in the
entertainment industry.
What changes do you want to see in
the movie industry?
I want the industry to be more
profitable. I want people to be able to make good profit on their investments.
It is really frustrating when you spend so much and get so little.
What would you regard as a memorable
day in your life?
The day I won Best of Nollywood Award
in the best actress (Yoruba) category. I used to think that was an award that
came with age or years of experience. It turned out to be something that comes
with God and hard work.
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