Emeka Okoro is a versatile actor. The
artiste, who spoke on his acting career and how the
industry is growing also told Daily Sun recently
that he has always dreamt of becoming a star.
The actor, who hails from Umuahia in Ukwuano
Local Government area of Abia State, said Nollywood
which is now a fast growing phenomenon will attain
higher heights in a few years to come.
Motivation
I have always dreamt of becoming an actor right from
my childhood days. Whenever I watched American
movies, I would say to myself that when I grow up, I
will like to be an actor. I met a friend Emeka
Kurimo, who told me that an audition was going on
somewhere. I attended and luckily, I was chosen.
That enabled me to feature in my first movie
entitled: Dirty Deal.
Success
It is all about determination, knowing fully well
what I wanted. Despite the obstacles, I just have to
continue, at least, compared to when I started.
Roles
I have played several roles in movies which I can’t
even remember any longer.But I can still remember a
few like The Senator, Occultic Battle, First Love,
One Love, among many others.
Embarrassing moment
I don’t have any, because I detest living a
fake life. I like to be what I am .
Most challenging role
It is the movie entitled: First Love. I played the
role of a good and a bad guy. Switching from one
character to another was actually challenging. At
the same time, I was also on location for another
movie entitled: One Love.
Kissing in Nollywood
It is not true.We call it make-believe,
because there is a camera before you and there are
members of crew all around you. So, there is no way
you would go contrary to what the director is
saying. We are only trying to be natural in order to
convey a message. It may look real, but it is all
fake.
Nollywood
The Nigeria movie industry is like a woman who gives
birth to a child. You do not expect the child to
attain maturity at once, it has to be gradual.The
industry is actually growing considering Nigeria’s
poor economy. People are making their living out of
it.
Mentor
Jesus Christ is my mentor. I respect people, the
only person I recognize is Jesus. I read the Bible
and follow Christ’s footsteps.
Advice
It is wonderful to be an actor, but before anything,
one needs to be well prepared. Moreover, a potential
actor should undergo a training programme and build
his or her talent. First, if you have a talent,
develop it, don’t wait until the opportunity slips.
I will also advise people who want to make ends meet
at once. It is not a good way of life, one needs to
exercise some patience.
Marriage
I’m yet to get married.
