Veteran actor, Akin Lewis has stated that he has always wanted to be an actor.The role interpreter who recently starred in the waving making movie, ‘Your Excellency’ stated that his dad helped him to develop the talent.
“I have always wanted to be an actor. As a child, they would take me to children’s TV .My dad was always buying me books and comics. By the time I got to secondary school, I knew exactly what I wanted to do” he told Goldmyne TV.
TheNewsGuru recalls that Lewis once said he will not really consider any particular role to be the toughest.
“I wouldn’t really consider any particular role to be the toughest role that I’ve played. I love challenges and roles that task me. Some of the notable roles I’ve played are in movies such as Were Alaso, Madam Dearest and Borokini, among others.
“I have been in the industry for 46 years. I have been on the mountain top and it has been awesome. I have also been in the valley. I have been happy and I have been sad. I know the secret of plenty and I know the secret of small. That’s just the way life is.”
Assessing his impact in Nollywood he said:”Well, truth be said, I am one of the most active actors, directors and producers. With all my experiences, I am a premium act within the industry and that is what I bring to the table. People recognize that. Some of the directors you see now maybe were not even born when I started. They respect me for that and I respect them too”.