I can accept a script that has some aspects of nudity if it is tastefully done and is passing a message . Ijeoma Agu.

The fast rising actress and a mother disclosed this during her interview with punch:

Background

I spent my childhood in Edo and Lagos states and it was a wonderful time for me . I am the first of five children , and I used to sing , dance and act from an early age . Back then , we didn ’ t have a television in our house , so my sisters and I had to entertain ourselves . My dad was also artistically inclined , so he often allowed us to express ourselves . I think that was the genesis of my career as an actor.

Education

I studied Biochemistry at the Nnamdi Azikiwe University , Awka, but I had always known that I would end up in the creative industry . I also attended the Royal Arts Academy , Lagos .

First role

My first role was in a TV series produced by Fidelis Duker titled Eldorado . Over the years , I have featured in several other movies and TV productions including Hood Rush , The Choice of Aina, Finding Diamond Jo , Oko Ashewo , From Within , Misfit , David ’ s Fall , About to Wed and Flower Girl to name a few . Acting is a gift that is freely given by God ; it is not something that you struggle for . I ’ m also constantly observing people, my environment and life in general as an artiste because I could be called upon at any time to replicate the behaviours or mannerisms of any of those people. I have never played any challenging role and I can work with anybody though I cannot stand people who do not have passion for the job.

Role models

I admire some talented and hard-working actresses such as Genevieve Nnaji , Joke Silva, Liz Benson , Meryl Streep and Edith Jane Azu . I love them because they have managed to remain at the top of their career by being consistent, dynamic and professional .

Personal productions

The production outfit , House 5 Productions , which I run with my husband, Daniel Emeka Oriahi , has produced about 10 movies including Beyond Blood , Jimi Bendel , among others. To get funding to produce those movies, I wrote proposals and submitted them to clients and investors.

Challenges

One of the major challenges I face is accessing funds . Getting the proper facilities to support production could also be a Herculean task as there are no basic infrastructure like electricity , proper sets , and even crews.

Sacrifices

I have had to do a lot of things to fit better into roles but I wouldn’ t consider them as sacrifices. For the movie , Taxi Driver , I had to cut my hair. I have also had to kiss people on set .

Recession

During recession, people have more need for entertainment . Funnily enough , I shot more films last year than in the time of economic boom . I don ’ t know the mathematics or the reason behind it, but the recession has not affected the movie industry .

Marriage

I first met my husband when I auditioned and was cast for one of his movies . He also attended a one - man stage play which I acted in and produced , after which he invited me for another movie role . We soon discovered that we are both down- to -earth people and share the same ideologies .

Motherhood

There is no way one can strike a balance between motherhood and acting . One of them would definitely suffer from time to time. However , I have been managing and I don ’ t think I ’ m doing badly . I take my daughter on set with me , and now she even understands when the director shouts ‘action ’ and ‘ cut .’ She has also acted in a movie with me . Considering that my husband is also in the same industry , we are able to make things work .

Scandals

There have been some scandals attached to my name over the years but I don ’ t care . My family members know the real me , so they are not swayed by stories concocted about my person .

Nudity

I can accept a script that has some aspects of nudity if it is tastefully done and is passing a message . Acting is make - believe and it is not a reflection of who you really are .

Fame

Fame has not robbed me of anything . I still do whatever I want to without inhibitions.

Fashion

I know next to nothing about fashion , and I can wear anything provided that it fits me . I don’ t have a beauty routine either ; I just like to be simple and classy.

Relaxation

When I want to relax , I watch movies at the cinemas or in my house .