Beautiful light skinned actress, Uche Ogbodo ranks in the upper reef of the ocean when it comes to acting. She has seen it all, done it all but not without some scars and accolades to show for it.
In this interview with TheNewsGuru, the role interpreter opens up on her weight loss journey, her passion for acting amongst other issues.
What was childhood like and how did it prepare you for your current career?
My childhood was fair. I said fair because I grew up in a remote and decent community. I didn’t have everything I wanted as a child. I made do with whatever my parents could afford at the time, ranging from toys, being able to attend different schools and others.
But in all I had great parents who have so much love for their kids. They were ready to give us their best. I can recall that drama is something that came naturally to me as a child. I was a drama queen as a little girl. In fact at a point, I wanted so much to be a fine artist, but I couldn’t do well in that field, however dramatic art chose me. I am grateful to God for the gift. I am also grateful to my father for being such an awesome fan right from my Nursery school days. I am grateful to him, for helping me find my feet in Nollywood. My father is a major support system in my career.
What is that one role you look forward to playing?
I look forward to playing the role of a stark raving mad woman
You recently revealed that your boyfriend made you decide to shed some weight. What made you reveal that?
Nothing much. People wanted to know the push behind my weight loss and I had to tell them who was behind it.
Are you satisfied with how far you have come in Nollywood?
I am satisfied but not quiet satiated. I am still a work in progress.
What do you consider as your most challenging movie role?
Most roles I have been opportune to play have all been challenging one way or the other.
Some people perceive you as being controversial, what do you have to say about that?
Am I controversial? Is that a good thing or bad thing? Honestly I don’t know if truly I am controversial.
What is your opinion about the injection of soft porn into Nollywood movies?
I have no opinion about that really. It’s an investor’s choice to choose the type of story he/she wishes to produce. It’s not my problem; I didn’t give him the finances so my opinion has little or nothing to do with the whole process.
What factors do you look out for before picking up a sensual role?
If you mean sexual roles, I don’t play sexual roles.
You have been in the industry for years, what lessons have you learnt over the years?
Work hard! Learn to mind your business! There are no permanent friends or permanent enemies.
How have you been able to handle the responsibilities of being a single mum?
I am a hard worker. I try to give my daughter the best .It’s a constant struggle but God is helping us.
In the course of your career what advice have you been given, and who gave it?
In the course of my career so many people have impacted my life one way or the other .The advice that has really stayed with me is the one by Olu Jacobs, when he said to me “Never loose concentration”.
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