Bisi Ibidapo-Obe
Background
I’m Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, a Nollywood actress.
Acting is a passion
I have always been passionate about
acting. When I was in the secondary school, I loved entertainment. So,
imagine how I felt when my father insisted that I read law. I do not
blame him because a large percentage of my family members are lawyers. I
rejected my father’s advice and went to Ebute-Meta, Lagos, where I met a
popular actor, who introduced me to acting. The first film I featured
in was Edunjobi. Then, I was not after money. I just wanted to
be famous. I wanted to be like my bosses-Yinka Quadri and Taiwo Hassan.
It was not easy climbing the ladder of success but I thank God for what I
have become today.
Life as an actress
Acting is profitable and it has opened a
lot of doors. I can proudly say that I am a successful actress.
Featuring in many films? I did at a time but I withdrew when I was
pregnant. I also don’t fancy featuring in just any film. I have produced
a few movies. Producing a good movie is capital intensive and I spend
over N15m on any film I produce. I go for big projects. That’s why it
takes like three years for me to produce another one. I will produce,
then make sure that I premiere within and outside Nigeria in order to
recoup whatever I have spent.
Stereotypes
I don’t believe actresses are the
pictures some people paint. Actresses are not loose. They are not
promiscuous and we get married and live normal lifestyles like other
women. Acting is just a career. That I interpreted the role of a loose
girl in any movie should not make anyone think I am loose! I am first
Bisi Ibidapo-Obe, before any character in any film.
Motherhood
It is exciting! It is an experience I
pray every woman goes through. Luckily for me, I had my parents and
family members who stood by me when I was pregnant. Also, I had my
friends who supported me despite what went around in the media about who
impregnated me. God was with me. In fact, I had a wonderful time and
never suffered any illness. I was strong and still going about my other
businesses. Everyone stood by me and there was no time to go into
depression. Contrary to rumours, I was in my home and I was never
evicted. I am as comfortable as ever. When the baby came last year, it
was a hitch-free delivery. It was a girl and we christened her Destiny
Oluwajomiloju Dino-Melaye. I am savouring all that motherhood has
brought my way.
I have a fiancé
I must confess that I never knew my love
affair with the father of my baby would turn awry but it did.
Fortunately for me, the guy I was dating before stood by me when my
daughter’s father rejected me. He saw all that happened as a script
written by God, which had to play out. He stood by me throughout the
pregnancy and he is still there for me. I am not bothered about any
issue now. I just pray that the joy God has given me will live forever!
Indeed, I am fulfilled as a woman.
Fashion
It is a passion I live daily. I love
looking good! Anytime I travel abroad, I buy dresses. I love dresses. I
love good make-up too. I can spend any amount on a nice dress, pairs of
shoes and a beautiful bag. Jewellery? I am not a freak for gold. I am
more comfortable with costume jewellery.
Advice to other actors
Be yourself and don’t strive to be like someone else. Pray and the sky would not be your limit.
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