I can’t marry an actor because I’m jealous. -Ebere Agu, actress

'I don't mind spending a fortune on good phones and hair extensions'

‘Gowns flaunt my little curvy shape’ 

Ebere Agu, an actress is from Enugu state. This International Relations graduate of Novena University, Delta State has no dull moment. She is indeed fun to be with. A journalist delight you may say.  She is at home with all questions, without tagging any as confidential. In this exclusive interview with ADAEZE AMOS, she talked about life as an actress and her dress sense.

Excerpts:

You studied International Relations and you opted to make a career in acting. Who lured you into Nollywood?

  I came into Nollywoood in the year 2013 through Patience Ozorkwo fondly known as Mama Gee, my God mother in the movie industry.  Thou it hasn't been easy for me in the movie world but patience and endurance matter a lot  if one wants to attain greater heights in life  and most importantly I have decided a long time to  put God first in all that I do. He would open more doors of favour for me, this I know. So, to answer your question,  nobody lured me into Nollywood.  I have always had  passion for acting right from my childhood.

Can you marry an actor?

 No! I don't have plans to marry an actor. But I admire couples in Nollywood. The likes of Olu Jacob and Joke Silva, Zack Orji and Ngozi Orji. But as for me, I can't marry an actor because I’m a jealous lover. I can't have my hubby being regularly  busy on  movie sets. That won't give us enough time to be with each other.

'I have hot legs'

Who is your mentor?

Patience Ozokwo aka Mama gee.  I love her to a fault.  Aside  from the fact that she is my  God mother in the movie industry y she is also my mentor. Then I wouldn’t forget to mention the fact that I admire  Ejiro Okurame, Genevieve Nnaji,  Mercy Johnson Okojie and ,Browny Igbokwe. Then for the guys I admire  Zack Orji and a whole  lots of them.

Can you name movies you have starred in?
They are Mother And Son, The Vengeance, Heart Of A Sister to mention but a few.

Which is most challenging and why?

The mother and son is very challenging because I carried ak47 and was asked to smoke and drink some kind of mixture because it's a ghetto kind of movie and we had a little cult in the movie.

What thrills you most in what in you are doing?

What thrills me most is just being me.

Can you relieve your first time on movie set?

 Well it wasn't easy the first time.  When I started,  I had to get used to it,  the director would yell at me  if I failed to do  what he wanted. Today, I’m very much better.

What do you think can make you reject a movie script?

Nothing for now can make me reject a movie script

What kind of movie roles can you interpret with ease?

All!  Reason is that  as an actress, I’m versatile and fully ready  to interpret any role being  given to me because it's my job and my best is required.

What lesson has life taught you?

Life has taught me to be humble and nice to people  because my helper could be the person I least expected.

Life philosophy?

Nothing good comes easy!

When you had a heartbreak, what did you do to wriggle out of the pain?

It wasn't an easy experience for me but I had my family and friends around who cheered me up and encouraged me to have a change of environment. That was what motivated me to relocate to Enugu and that is why I am based now. So, I’m   more focused on my career without any distraction.

Nollywood movies are now into real wacko romance, how daring are in you in romance roles?

 I can be damn daring.  It’s all about being able to play into the character and giving them what they asked of me. To interpret well, that's what my job requires

Who can you be paired up with to interpret romance roles better and hotter?

 Hmmmm (Giggled). Well, for now it's Browny Igbokwu because he my friend and I love the way he interprets his roles.

Can you act nude if the pay is good and it makes meaning to a movie?

 No, I won't act nude but that depends on the kind of nudeness. Also remember too that my body is the temple of God. I won’t defile it.

What words of advice do you have for script writers, movie directors and movie producers?

They are doing well but they can do much better to help promote Africa as a whole.

What’s your opinion on the fact that some movie producers would still do auditions after getting actors?

Well, yes they often do that but on the long run when actors they had already selected disappoint them, they have no option than to call on the ones they had auditioned to come for the job.  But even at that it's not good and not encouraging.

What do you remember some legendary actors for? Likes of Liz Benson, Regina Askia and  Barbara Soki?

 They all have their different ways of interpretation.  For instance, Liz Benson has been an ever young and glowing woman of God.  She is one woman we have missed in Nollywood. I hope she would come back. She is ever calm in nature and welcoming .Then Regina Askia  knows how to put  actions into her roles.  I call her action lady.  Her confidence while interpreting movie roles inspires me.  Those days whenever I see her name in movies, I was always thrilled to watch because of her shape, beauty and elegance. Then, Barbara Soki has a good command of English. She speaks flawlessly. She is amazing.

What can you spend a fortune on?

Good phones and real human hair extensions. I also don’t mind spending good money to take care of my skin. Yes, I don't joke with my skin.  I use good cream and soap that can make me glow. And I come out looking sweet in whatever simple dress I wear.

What fashion item forms a larger part of your wardrobe?

 Dresses! Yes, I’m a lover of gowns both short and long because gowns help to flaunt my little curvy shape that I’m proud of.  I also love to be on shorts because I have hot legs. In fact, I love the way gowns look on me, that's my best outfit.

What part of your body can you flaunt proudly?

Yeah I love my butts.  It's not too big nor too small. My bums are just moderate and fits my body frame. I also love my legs.  That is why I wear more of short gowns than long ones.  God created me just the way he knows it's best for me. And for that, I’m ever grateful to Him.

What is the craziest thing a male fan has ever done to you?

The day a guy saw me and called me Pascaline.  I was kind of shy but he kept on insisting/believing  that I was Pascaline  one of the fast rising actresses in Nollywood . Maybe because we both look alike . So, one very day, the guy saw me and  said he wanted  to marry me. Guess what? He was shouting it out, attracting people’s attention to me. That to me was crazy.

'Gowns flaunt my curvy shape'

'I can't reject a movie script'

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