Regina Chukwu, Yoruba actress of Igbo descent has seen all there is to see when it comes to making movies . The light skinned actress who lost her beloved hubby fifteen years ago has revealed that being a young widow hasn’t been easy.
In her words: ”I have a boy and a girl and they are no longer kids though. They are teenagers and the challenge is that I have been the only one catering for them since we lost their father. And it’s not been easy and it’s been 15 years since their father died and it was a painful phase taking care of them. I’ve been their mother and father, doing so many things that ought to be done by their father. As a young widow in the society, I bless God and the kind of children He blessed me with. They are the kind of children that would understand if we don’t have one or two things, and they manage with me. We have been blessed with good health and love around us so I just thank God”, she told ThisDay.
The graduate of Lagos State Polytechnic also stressed that so many of her colleagues whom she started acting with, are no longer in the industry.
“Looking back at the journey and where I started from and where I am today, it’s a success story for me. So many people we started the journey together have abandoned this profession, but I’m still here and relevant. That’s a success story for me, as I have produced about 12 movies. Also, I basically raised my kids with this work and it’s a success story for me. My life is a success story, and even my kids are going to university. So many things represent my success story, as I have come a long way”.