Having starred in many movies which have won her
fans across the country, Nkeiru Sylvanus hardly needs any introduction. But the
director-general of Imo Film Academy is just as popular for the few
controversial headlines her tale had inspired. She spoke with angeladaviesblog.
Which of the movies you've
starred in do you consider the most memorable?
That has to be a Cry for help. The movie tells a
story about the trials and tribulations of an orphan girl played by me. It's a
touching story about the ordeal of a lonely child and her need for a touch to
bring her out of her situation. I acted alongside Clem Ohameze, Andy Chukwu, Amaechi
Muonagor and Ejike Asiegbu. The movie was directed by Andy Amenechi.
There is hardly any movie you
don’t cry. Are you that emotional?
I can play any role. In reality I'm emotionally
strong and I hardly cry. But before you can see me heartbroken, then I must
have been really hurt. Generally, I'm an emotionally strong person. The truth
is that any actor who knows his or her onions must be able to play any role
perfectly and that informed my crying role in that movie, A cry for help, and
others.
Tell us about your movie, The Voice,
and the challenges encountered producing it?
The Voice marked my first foray into production.
It's a thriller adventure movie which premiered last year. The challenges are
numerous. Of course, it was during the shoot of this movie that I was
kidnapped. So it's all in the past now. It is something I don’t want to talk
about again.
What is your relationship with
Governor Rochas Okorocha?
His Excellency, Governor Rochas Anayo Owelle
Okorocha is my boss. He is a man that believes in development and has this
passion for the Igbo tribe. He is always clamouring for them to have a deep
voice in the affairs of this nation. So it's a great privilege working with
such a man.
There have been mixed remarks
about Governor Okorocha’s administration recently; what's your reaction to
this?
Like you said, it is a mixed reaction which means
the positive and negative from people of the state. The positive reaction comes
from the true sons and daughters of Imo State who are happy with the massive
accomplishment of the governor in the state. Under his administration, Imo State
has become a tourist haven. Also, because of his passion for excellence in a
short period, he has transformed the state into the true 'Eastern Heartland' it
was meant to be. He is also building about 305 public government primary and
secondary schools across the state called The City Schools among other things.
The people with the negative reactions are the second categories of people who
are detractors. If you don't have detractors, then you are probably not doing
something worthy. The governor's achievement doesn't need much campaigning
about; it is there for everyone to see.
Give us a typical day in your
life as the director-general of the Imo Film Academy
I'm always busy attending to one proposal or
another and also seeing to the best way to develop the youth. I go to the
office first thing in the morning and I'm stuck with work till evening. Many
times, I get home very late, but it's all good. The most important thing is
that you are touching the lives of people.
What legacy would you like to leave
behind?
My dream legacy is simple: I want people to think
back and see that Nkiruka Sylvanus changed their lives positively by helping
them to achieve their potential. The legacy I want to leave in one phrase is to
‘put smiles on people's faces.’
Would you still have the time to
combine your new job and acting or will you give acting a break?
My position as director-general of Imo Film Academy
doesn't affect my acting job at all. I love acting so much and it is still my
first love. You can't abandon your first love. Interestingly, my new job is
still in line with acting because under the Imo Film Academy, we will be
releasing many body of works in music, television, films and other related
field. So I'm still acting.
It was recently rumoured that you
got married to a long time boyfriend and ex-husband of Oge Okoye. How true is
this?
I've spoken about this once and I said I'm not going
to speak about it again. I'm not married. Don't believe everything you read or
hear. People will always talk, but if you know what you really want and where
you are heading you will walk on by. Those things won't mean anything to you.
So are you thinking of settling
down soon?
Right now, I'm not married. But I could think about
marriage very soon if the right man comes.
What makes you happy?
Seeing others happy is the only thing that makes me
happy. Like I said earlier, putting smiles on people's face. That gives me
fulfilment.
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