Star actress, Mercy J has
revealed that she sometimes
regret being an actress
because of the many untrue
rumours about her that fly
around. She told The Punch
that all the negative stories
about her are lies.
She further said her husband
is very understanding and
supports her career pursuit.
Read excerpts:
My husband is loving and he
is an understanding man. I
am so happy to be married to
him. I acted a movie, ‘Baby
Oku in America’ when I was
heavily pregnant and he
didn’t feel bad about it. He
understands that I am an
actor and sometimes, we
need real life situations, like
the pregnancy, to interpret a
role. Not many men would
allow their wife do that.
Scandals
They are all lies. I just think the media needs to do their verification well before they put any
story out. Whenever I read all manner of lies about me in the media, I wonder where all of these
came from and regret being an actor. But in all, I move on and take it as one of the hazards of
the job. I am fulfilled as an actor.
Mercy Johnson Foundation
I floated the foundation because of my love for the less privileged. One of my greatest joys is to
see other people happy. I want to make lasting impact in my society. The objective is to identify
the needs of the less privilege, evaluate them and help in our own little way. I strongly believe
that as movie stars, we should live beyond the euphoria of stardom.
A sexy woman
It is inbuilt. It’s just how you feel about yourself. For me, being sexy is confidence. It mustn’t be
about the hairstyle or the accessories or the big buttocks. It’s about you, liking yourself just the
way you are.
Motherhood
My husband is a wonderful man. He makes my job easier and helps carry our daughter, Purity.
He feeds her and she misses him whenever he is not around. As a family, we understand one
another and we make whatever adjustments we have to make in order to have a good home.
Success
The challenges I faced have yielded results and I am reaping the fruits of all my efforts. I have
grown from nobody in the industry to becoming a top actress from Africa. To God be all the
glory.
To be an actress
Talent is never enough you must constantly brush up your talent but training can come in
different form. You only need to ensure that in whatever form, you are not just relying on your
inborn talent.
Projects
There are many but I’m not permitted to disclose them yet. They will start unfolding soon.
Fear
My worst fear will be to leave this earth without making a huge impact.
Fashion
I don’t wear what is in vogue or what everybody is wearing, I just wear what suits me and I’m
lucky to have a physique that encourages everything I wear. My husband is a huge critic, so
when he pays compliments to my dressing, I feel so good. He doesn’t believe that exposing
anything makes you look better. He feels when you cover up, you look real nice.
To upcoming actors
Be yourself and let your talent speak for you. Don’t come into the industry because you want to
be famous, but because you love the art of acting. Then try to appreciate those who were there
before you.
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