Vanessa Okeke: S*x is spiritual, shouldn’t be with everyone that comes your way
•My height does not intimidate men
Nollywood 6ft. 1 ft tall, versatile actress, Vanessa Okeke, whose parents hails from Amichi Ezeiama in Anambra State, Eastern Nigeria.
She attended Gracewell Academy in Surulere area of Lagos State before proceeding further to the University of Lagos (UNILAG) where she is currently studying business administration.
Our reporter asked if she will want to marry from the same place her mother and father came from, the bubbly personality response was straight, she said, “If marriage takes me there, why not.”
Professional she has been in the industry for close to four years with two credible awards to her credit.
The witty, smart, and beautiful thespian took a few questions from Creekvibes OLUWADAMILARE DANIELS.
What is the biggest risk you took to attain these feet in your chosen career?
Her laugh was loud, her smile was wide, with an accommodating big heart, she responded.
I left my base in Lagos to live in the East, it is the biggest for me; to have undermined the risk and to have tamed myself to be here.
When you started acting, were your parents supportive?
I lost my father a few years ago so, it is only my mum now, initially, she was a bit skeptical about it but, when she found out that I love what I was doing she became cool with it.
My mother’s main concern was if I was ok, and she always instruct me to be careful.
What’s your plan for 2022?
Rearing to participate in more movies.
Is there any project you are working on now?
No, I am not working on any for now; I am not in my base yet.
Have done any soap operas?
Soap opera? I’ve been featured in one.
Have you had any embarrassment in the course of your career?
Yeah, in Festac when I went for a movie shoot, as at that time I was a new entrant into the industry, there is this popular actress, I wouldn’t want to mention her name, she saw me and felt intimidated, she went to the producer and told him, I wasn’t fit for the role, she insinuated the producer to get another actress who was in the eastern part of the country for the scenes while the location was in Lagos.
It was quite embarrassing; she did some damages but in the end, the producer handled the whole thing with maturity.
What are the important lessons you have learned concerning your career?
You need to be educated, read more about acting, and don’t think you can just jump into it.
Who inspired you in the movie industry?
Stephanie Okereke, I watched her while growing up, she is tall like I am that’s one of the major reasons I like her.
Role model outside, and within the country?
Stephanie Okereke and Gabriel Union
Aside from acting what else do you do?
I am an entrepreneur, I do buy and selling of shoes, bags, including beautiful fabrics.
Who is your favourite music artist?
Timaya, and Burnaboy.
Don’t you think your height might be intimidating to a prospective suitor?
Haa, I’ve never really gotten that doug, it is the other way round for me, they don’t feel intimidated at all.
So, how do you relate with a fan that wants a relationship?
I just want it to remain what it is, I don’t like people passing their boundaries with me, I won’t entertain that.
Being an actress what has it deprived you of?
As an actress, you might not be able to do things you want to because it’s a jealous profession, whereby you need to plan yourself otherwise you will break your back.
What are the five things you can’t do without?
GOD
MY FAMILY
MUSIC
TRAVELLING
MONEY
How do you passive s*x?
S*x shouldn’t be with everyone that comes one’s way, because to me it’s spiritual so when considering the spiritual aspect ‘Be Careful’….perhaps I am being religious but that’s it for me doug.
After a hectic day’s job, how do you relax?
Wao! That’s quite interesting; I like to relax a lot when I can, like taking myself out or going to a party or taking my red wine in a cool corner while I listen to good music.
Your favourite food?
Anything cooked with rice, I am cool with it?
Your favourite designers?
Louis Vuitton, Gucci, Channel & Dior.
