YEMISI ADENIRAN
It’s no major surprise that Bukky Wright has remained one of the most visible actresses in themovie industry today. She combines rare beauty with even rarer talent. The screen goddess shared the highs and lows of her journey of over 15 years in the world of movies with YEMISI ADENIRAN.
You have been into movies for over a decade now. How would you describe the journey so far?
How best would I have put this? I can only say a big thank you to God Almighty who has brought me this far. He is the one who has crowned my efforts with success and not any other or by my own might. So many others that we started the journey together have died. Some fell off along the line out of frustration and a few others that I met in the industry are yet to be as popular as I am today. I am very grateful to Him. He is the one that has been my helper all these while.
You took off with Wale Adenuga’s Super Story. What was your first time on set like?
It wasn’t funny at all. But I thank God for the opportunity. It is simply indescribable. It wasn’t easy at all. It all happened all of a sudden and was almost shaking me all over but I remembered I had always nursed the ambition of becoming a star, so I made up my mind to grab the opportunity the way it came and here we are today. I might not have been the best but I am definitely not the worst.
Looking at the journey so far, would you say you have achieved your goals?
Well, like I said earlier, so far, the journey has been glorious; God has helped me to make a good and indelible mark in the industry and on Nigerians home and abroad at least. However, the sky I believe is still the limit and I tell you it’s still a bit far away. There are still more grounds to cover, my best is yet to come. My fans should just watch out for more action from me.
What are the attributes that have taken you this far?
There is no attribute really that can be as good and constant as God. He is my helper and that is it.
How about good looks and talent?
They are all important and assets too. Of course an actress’ good face and beauty will definitely attract producers. Her brilliance and ability to interpret roles accurately and creatively will also work for her. But do you know that it is only God that can sustain all these? Anything can happen if God is not in one’s support, you know? Things like bad luck, hatred, even accidents can maim or destroy the good looks nature has bestowed on someone. There are lots of beautiful and talented actors and actresses, for instance that have died suddenly or got maimed due to some accidents along the line of their career growth and that dream had become cut short. So many have happened in recent times and this is really painful. So living this long and doing wonderfully on the job is not by one’s power, but by God’s grace.
You sound very religious…
I am a child of God, I believe in God Almighty, His sovereignty and all. That is not to say I’m a pope or a pastor, I’m not a fanatic too. I love God, love my work and dedicate tangible time and attention to my job. I take any role they give me with all seriousness no matter what and I guess that has also helped me a lot.
Tell us some of the movies you have produced so far?
Owo Ale was my first, then, 7’oclock, Agbeke, Temi Ni Nkem, Saworo Ide, Shade Blade, Tolulope, Without Shame, The Cartel, Omotara Johnson, Dugbe Dugbe to Nbo and a host of others.
You seem unflustered by all the scandals around your person. Where do you draw your strength from?
Scandals cannot but come. It’s part of the price one has to pay for fame. I made up my mind not to see it as any big deal. They are mere distractions. One should not care about the noise of the market when one is involved in serious transactions. That’s exactly how I have been carrying on. Meanwhile, I must make it clear that the media capitalised on my innocence then. But it has only made me stronger, wiser and better.
Which of these stories got to you most?
There was a time a publication wrote that I was a bastard, that I did not know who my father was. That was heart-shattering and I cried, cried and cried. I called my father to find out if he had seen the write-up and he said ‘yes’ to my surprise. Strangely, he wasn’t bothered about it and told me to be bolder and stronger at heart so as to face the worst whenever it comes. He reminded me of what he said when I made my intention to join the industry known to him. He had asked me then if I was ready for the demands of the job and I said I was. Well, with his advice, I kind of become thick-skinned to all these rumours and I’ve been able to keep my head high since then.
How have you been able to combine your acting career with the home front and your business?
I keep finding a way around them all the time. Whatever needs to be done must surely be done and since this is an assignment strictly for me, I can’t but do it. As for the strength, God has been of help. It’s surely not easy. But you know, nothing good comes easy.
Most actresses’ marriages are broken even before they were made. What would you attribute this to?
I must tell you that broken homes are not limited to actresses a n d artistes alone. It is everywhere. It affects all professions. I may be wrong but to a large extent, I will say that Nigerian men are easily intimidated by the success of their wives. They can’t cope with a successful wife, so they find faults and make life unbearable for them. There is no woman who wants to be jumping from one marriage or one man to the other, but when the situation dictates that, you cannot but face it. Other factors like lack of genuine love, dishon- esty, lack of trust, g reed and impatience are also capable of scattering homes.
You are still beautiful and desirable. Do you have plans of getting married one day?
For now, I have no thought of such. I give all my love to my kids and my career.
What’s your philosophy of life like?
Simple. Live and let live. Keep the past behind you and move towards the future. Never mind your oppositions; they can distract you from succeeding. Keep focused on your target and you will end up well.
Source:National Mirror
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