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In recent times tales of sex for roles has been rife in Nollywood which is denting the image of the industry.
Veteran actress and thespian, Joke Silva in a chat with Qed.ng affirmed that only desperate actresses end up being passed around.
The ageless screen goddess who is a mentor to several young actresses noted that casting couch is still a major issue in Nollywood. She added that the hunger to make a name for themselves make these actresses engage in it.
“Unfortunately, the casting couch issue is alive in Nollywood. Sometimes there is this hunger to get the work. Maybe you’ve gone to several auditions and you haven’t gotten the work, then somebody tells you that it is because you are not doing what you should do that is when you are not getting the work.
“What I say to them is don’t believe it. By the time the producer, director, production manager or whoever insists on sleeping with you, it is very likely you will end up not getting the work.
“Some of the sad stories we hear is that because some people are so desperate, they end up getting passed around.”
Making a reference to entrepreneurship, Silva said up and coming actresses should not compromise their pride to get by.
“There is no need for that. As an entrepreneur, you go round looking for money and you are probably going to get several noes before you get your yes.
“It’s the same with audition. You must keep your dignity. Find something else to keep body and soul together.
“That is why you hear that abroad people wait tables or work in restaurants because they need something to keep body and soul together until that break happens.
“You should be proud as long as you are earning honest money. If possible train yourself in audition skills. We need more women producers, more women scriptwriters and more women stories so that we can then absorb a lot of women in the industry”.