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When you think of actresses with potentials to go far in Nollywood, Chioma Ivoke has to be on the list.
The Ebonyi state born role interpreter who has featured in movies like Brave Heart, Blind Oracle, The Principal’s Daughter and others opens up on her acting career, most challenging movie role, amongst other issues.
How did your acting journey begin?
When I was in the university, a friend told me about a producer who wanted her to feature in a film but she was not interested. Acting has always been my passion. I never told her so she was shocked when I expressed my interest. I followed her to the audition and I got introduced to the producer. I did not feature in the said movie, but was happy I started from somewhere. From that moment I started attending auditions.
What was your first on-screen experience like?
It was awesome
What was your parents’ reaction when you became an actress?
They have been supportive overtime.
What is that one role you cannot play?
I am yet to see a role I cannot play, but as an actress I have to be versatile
Can you act a 100 percent romantic movie?
Yes I can
And you don’t think you would be slammed by Nigerians?
Slammed? Building my career is more important than thinking of getting slammed .People will always talk.
What has been your most challenging movie role so far?
Playing the role of an arrogant person in a movie was challenging for me. I was so arrogant in the film and it was funny how I played the role, becoming what I am not.
What has acting done for you?
Acting has made me positive about life and more
What other business do you engage in asides acting?
I am really making plans on something big; you will know when it’s time
Sexual harassment has been a common trend in the entertainment industry, how did you scale through?
I have never been harassed in and outside the industry so I don’t know about it
Can you allow an actor touch your boobs in a movie?
It depends on the message the movie is passing.
A prominent filmmaker recently made a controversial statement saying actresses are prostitutes. What do you have to say about that?
I am not a prostitute.
What is your view on premarital sex?
Well to me it depends on the individual. But I must know my man very well before I can finally say ‘I do’ .
‘I do’ is a long journey and must not be joked with. ‘Know’is an English word that is a ‘Verb’ which means being aware of a fact or cognizant of something. Well the essence of courtship is for the persons involved to get to know each other well especially their weaknesses
Weeks ago a colleague of yours made a confession of the weirdest place she has had sex. What’s yours?
That was in the swimming pool.
What part of your body gets you the most attention?
My lips and boobs get me the most attention
What’s your most expensive fashion item?
It’s a Nike footwear