Popular actress in the Yoruba sector of Nollywood, Bimbo Thomas in a recent interview with Nigerian Tribune 's Joan Omionawele, talks educational background, new projects, fashion and more. Read excerpt below.
On educational background: I’m a degree holder; a graduate of Creative Arts from the University of Lagos.
On new projects: I’ve been on several projects – from movies to soaps, TV commercials and so on; but I’m basically working on my personal project at the moment. I’m yet to conclude my script. As soon as the script is ready, plans for shooting commence immediately, by the Grace of God.
On most emotional movie: My most emotional film is Awa Obinrin by Funke Akindele. I played the role of a housewife.
On typical day like: Not much. If I’m not working, then I’m home, enjoying a drink, watching movies or playing my addictive games like Candycrush and Temple Run. Then I end up surfing the web right in my room, where the comfort feels so good.
On how she keeps in shape: Talking about what I do to my body to keep it in shape, well, I believe I feed well. I eat fresh fruits and more of vegetables. I can’t say I exercise daily, but I make sure I do slight aerobics like movement within the house, or dancing or just walking within the house to sweat out. Lastly, I completely stopped eating at night so as not to go out of shape.
On favourite beauty products: I use Mac products. In fact, I love them so much. I also like Black Opal, Mary Kay, Iman Powder, N0 7, Smash Box and Sefora.
On favourite designers: Christian Louboutin, Giuseppe Zanotti shoes; Alexander McQueen, Massimo Dutti shirts; Tiffany Amber and Vvonne Couture.
On celebrity crush: Ghanian actor, John Dumelo and Idris Elba – if I’m permitted to mention two.
On unique selling point: Hmm.... I think it’s my carriage.
On downsides of being an actress: For me, I’d say it’s the inability to exercise one’s freedom; living your life for public criticism, and also safeguarding the duty of a good ‘role model’.
On most embarrassing moment ever: I have had several of them. If I must be sincere, this very one happened at the mall in Ikeja. Some ladies bumped into me and I could read the shock in them as they were not sure if it was me they were seeing. So I paced up like I wasn’t aware of the confusion, at the same time avoiding any sort of drama. To my greatest surprise, loud and clear, I just heard someone scream my stage name ‘Nikky!’. Right there, I felt like vanishing, because it was so loud and the noise drew people’s attention to me. And before I could say anything, question and answer section started. We took several minutes taking pictures before I was allowed to leave. It was so stressful that my jaw ached.
On if Nigerian men are romantic or just dictators: Well, they used to be dictators but things are changing and people are getting clearer view on how things should be done. Quality information is being paid attention to and our men are becoming more romantic by the day, imbibing the Western way of life.
source: alabamau2
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