I’ve lost several roles because of my looks – Adunni Ade
Nollywood actress, Adunni Ade, has explained how her looks get in the way of getting an acting role in the industry.
The movie star, who is a half-caste, shared her challenges due to her mixed heritage, revealing that some producers doubt her suitability for certain roles due to her appearance.
According to her, at the last minute of getting an acting gig, producers drop her from the project without an explanation.
“I have played so many characters that even I would be like thank God I am getting this. I am very appreciative that I was never limited to roles that are been given to me,
“Moreso, sometimes playing lead or parent might be difficult for a filmmaker to cast. Who is going to play her mum who is going to play her dad? Someone who looks like her. Yorùbá never had that problem.
“If I needed to play someone’s daughter, Madam Saje is there, Shaffy Bello is there. So many people have played my mum. They would just have a story to tell about the dad.
“There had been days when I would get a call, or script, excited about the character, I am already in that mood, thinking of how I am going to transform into this person and just deliver. And then last minute, they will begin to (stutter).
“Back then, it will affect me, bug me, because I am like, did you not think about this before calling me? Why did you change your mind at the last minute? Of recent this happened. And I was like no problem. Another day it will rest,” she said.
