Beautiful Shan George is
one of the Nollywood stars; her face is popular in many Nigerian home videos, in
an exclusive interaction with Linda Ikeji’s Blog she opens up about her Background, Personal life, Career and more. Enjoy it...
• BACKGROUND & CAREER
LIB: Tell us about yourself. (Full
Name, Age, where you're from, family background - silver spoon or otherwise,
educational qualifications.)
• I'm Shan Walker George, was born
in Abakaliki. In my late 40s. My mother is from cross river state while my
father is Scottish. (so my mother says, i never met him), | kpako spoon
background | Did my primary and secondary schools in Ediba, Abi LGA, Cross
river state - my mother's village. I read Mass communication in the University
of Lagos
LIB: How did you get involved in
acting, How did you discover the Industry?
• When i gained admission into
Unilag in 1996, i was looking for a part time job to be able to pay my way
through school. I met an actress called Blessing Eremi (now Mrs Blessing
Stevens) who introduced me to the Late Jeniffa Okere and Emeka Osai. They were
about to produce a movie at that time tittled 'Thorns of Rose'. I was given a
role and that's how the trip started.
LIB: Has anything changed about you
since you came into the limelight?
• I don't think much has changed
about me besides my age and the size of my bank account.... (Laughs)
LIB: When was your first role as an
actress & How many movies have you done till date?
• First role, as mentioned earlier,
was in 1996. I've done well over 200 films since then, out of which I have
written and produced over 20.
LIB: Who is your favorite
Actor/Actress?
• Every actor who carries and plays
a role very well, is my favourite.
LIB: What else do you do
professionally apart from acting?
• I write movie scripts and i also
produce movies, besides acting.
LIB: If contracted to act in a semi
nude way in a movie, would you take it up?
• I can act semi nude if the script
is a corrective story. It has to be a story that will change people's life for
good.
LIB: What is the most extreme change
to your personality, hair, body weight, etc etc, that you have done to land a
role?
• I have never changed anything to
land a role. But I've had to make changes after landing d role, like having my
hair cut, etc
LIB: Tell me about a time where you
had difficulty with a character. What was the character and why was it
challenging?
• Every character is challenging. I
have had to play characters, portray people who i'm not. Roles of a prostitute,
mermaid, robber, etc.
LIB: What is the hardest part of
being a celeb?
• The hardest part of being a celebrity
is that part where people think you are a rich person and once they meet you,
even on the street, you have to solve all their financial issues instantly. And
the part where some people show you hatred when they meet you, just because
they didn't like your evil character/role in a film.
•• PERSONAL LIFE
LIB: Are you in a relationship?
• No
LIB: Can you date someone younger
than you?
• Maybe. If he is mature minded and
experienced.
LIB: Does your relationship status
affect your career?
• No.
LIB: Would your sons have an issue
with you remarrying?
• No.
LIB: Is it true what they say about
sexual harassment & exploitation of upcoming actors/actresses in Nollywood?
• I believe sexual harassment and
extortion exists in every profession. That's why we all need to shine our eyes
and believe in ourselves, so that we don't become a victim.
LIB: Tell us something about you
that most people don’t know.
• I am a movie junky! I would rather
be home watching a movie than attending an event.
LIB: If you could change one thing
about yourself, what would it be?
• I have nothing about myself i
desire to change for now.
LIB: What has kept you going all
these years, your biggest achievement in the field of acting?
So far i don't think I've achieved
anything. Though i am working hard at it. The love of God, Family and Friends
have kept me going all these years.
LIB: Are you working on any current
projects?
• Yes. I'm currently working on my
new film 'ONE GOOD MAN', which is premiering soon.
LIB: What future plans do you have
for yourself?
• I just want to continue to help
people in any little way i can, work & pray, while i leave the rest to God.
LIB: Any advice for someone aspiring
to become an actor?
• If u want to become an actor or
anything in this life. READ ABOUT IT. GET AN EDUCATION!
And that's a wrap... Thanks to Shan
George for opening up exclusively to LIB.
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