Curvaceous actress,
Biodun Okeowo, who hit the limelight in the flick, Tolani Oshirin, is
one of the glamorous actresses rocking the Yoruba movie sector at the
moment with her uncommon talent and irresistible sex appeal. Apart from
featuring in many films, she has also made her mark as a producer with
seven films to her credit.
On December
15, 2012 she premiered her much talked about movie, Omo Butty (Pampered
Child), where she brought Fuji musician, Wasia Alabi, popularly known
as Pasuma to thrill the guests. Unfortunately, her action was
misinterpreted, as she is romantically linked to the Fuji star. In this
exclusive interview, she opens up on her relationship with Pasuma. She
also talks about her career, her lifestyle, marriage and sex . Enjoy:
How did your journey into the movie industry begin?
I started
acting as far back as 2006. I started training with the Ray Eyiwunmi
Organisation and since then, I have been on my own.
What made you choose acting as a career?
Acting has
been an integral part of my being.I have always loved the practitioners
in the movie industry. Even when I was very young, I was part of the
drama group in my Church. It was from there, I started sharpening my
talent in acting. The Eyiwunmi Organisation later became the platform
through which I launched myself into the movie world and so far, I thank
God for my humble achievements. Besides, What I studied in school had a
bit of theatrical touch. I studied Communication Arts from Lagos State
University and I guess that helped in some ways.
So far, would you say, acting has been good to you?
Yes, acting has been good to me. It has opened doors for me. It has also brought favour to me in some quarters.
They say,
there are caucuses in the Yoruba movie industry such as the Odunfa
caucus, The Abeokuta crew and the rest. Which one of these groups do you
belong to?
Like I said before, I emerged from the Ray Eyiwunmi Organisatiom. But now, I'm a freelance actress.
What movie gave you, your break?
"Tolani Osinrin" gave me my break and I was happy playing a major role for the first time in my own movie.
Which movie has been most challenging to you and why?
I've not been challenged theatrically. But I'm looking forward to having one.
Why are you not featuring in English?
I'm not
afraid of delving into the English sector but the thing is, I've not
been invited or given the opportunity but if the opportunity surfaces
I'll gladly accept. At my level now, you don't expect me to be begging
for a role, do you?
What do you consider before taking up a role or accepting a script and have you ever had to reject a script and why?
Yes, first
and foremost I look at the storyline. Second, the plot and third, the
director. Yep, I've rejected scripts. I reject scripts that are not well
baked and perfectly detailed. That is why I don't feature in anyhow
movies. I've made such mistakes in the past and it really affected me.
But Glory be to God that brought me back on my feet. So now I don't just
act all movies. I scrutinise scripts very well before taking them on.
What are the challenges of being an actress and a producer at the same time?
When I talk
about films I have featured in, I have lost count but on my own I have
produced seven movies. Starting with 'Tolani Oshirin', 'Okanjua', 'Oke
Irapada' and others. Producing one movie in a year, it's so tasking
being an actress and a producer at the same time. Because you have to
deal with several different issues at the same time. Combining the two,
means one needs to contend with monetary issues and good interpretation
of roles,to make the production a successful one.
Which of your movies has been most successful and why?
Oh, it is
very hard for me to say because all the films produced by me are good
but if I have to really stick my neck out I'll give it to 'Ife Nsiere'
(Love is Crazy) but I truly believe my best is yet to come. I think
people love 'Ife N Siere' because it deals with contemporary issue of
lesbianism.
What
inspired your doing 'Ife Nsiere (Love is Crazy)' and what is your
response to some criticising the film as being a little bit raw?
I got the
inspiration to write Ife Nsiere' because lesbianism has become the order
of the day which is fast gaining ground to the detriment of this
generation. My aim really is to preach against this Sodomic act and also
to tell people that not all that glitters is gold. The movie is not
raw. And if viewers believe so, we did it to pass the message clearly
and because acting is make-believe, we have to make it real and
believable.
I want
people to know that there's no profit in lesbianism. I want to also
fault this common saying that love is crazy; love's not crazy, neither
is it blind. I want people to also know that marriage is meant to be
preserved. House wives shouldn't just jump to conclusion when, maybe,
they see lipstick stains on their husband's clothes and think that he's
had something to do with another woman.
What are you working on now and what is the story?
Presently,
I've just shot 'Omo Butty(Pampered Child)' and it has even been
premiered and is making tour of cinemas right now and it is expected to
remain a big hit throughout the first part of 2013. I will be going on
location soon to shoot another movie to be called 'Ore (Friends)'. 'Omo
Butty' is about a spoilt child.
Are you in any relationship and are you considering getting married?
Yes, I am in a very serious relationship leading to marriage in the most quiet way.
What would make you marry a man now, what do you really want in a man after two kids?
Because
there's no glory for a queen who's got no king. Our society doesn't
accept an unmarried woman as a responsible woman. God knows his plan for
me and what's the best for me in terms of the type of man to marry. I
am a woman and every woman needs a man to be complete.
What's your idea of sex generally? As a beautiful woman you must be getting so much pressure?
Sex is
good, and it should only be done between married people because sex is
an oath. Its not something that should be done with numerous partners or
done for the fun of it. It is like marriage, sacred and pure. As for
the pressure, may be temptations will come your way but it is left to
the woman to control herself and be who she really wants to be without
compromising her beliefs.
There is a whisper of a gist that something of a hot romance is brewing between you and Pasuma?
Where did
that emanate from? It is laughable. I laugh because people are it again.
Pasuma is a brother, a friend, and a very nice person to me too. Pasuma
knows my man very well so where did this unscrupulous rumour emanate
from that I'm dating him. Can't people see closeness in different sexes
and see it as platonic only? Local mentality is what I'm seeing in such
rumour. Please rumour peddlers should go and find jobs to do.
What is sexiest about Biodun Okeowo?
Well, being
sexy means different things to different people. But I think my shape,
especially my hips are the sexiest part of my body.
Is it true that most actresses are flirts and this is largely responsible for their not being able to hold on to marriages?
Well, I cant speak for others. But Biodun Sofuyi Okeowo is not a flirt. That, I can stand tall to say anywhere.
Culled From: Vanguard
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