It’s wonderful appearing with stars I watched on TV whereas rising up –Bolaji Ogunmola – The Solar Nigeria

• Says it’s unfaithful that showbiz isn’t for first rate girls

By Damilola Fatunmise 

Bolaji Ogunmola is an actress extraordinaire, mannequin and social media influencer.

Having minimize her tooth as an actor on the Royal Arts Academy, Ogunmola was in a position to enhance on her craft and she or he’s now a power to reckon with within the film business.

On this interview, the display screen diva opened up on her love for appearing, and the way her profession has developed over time, amongst different points. Please get pleasure from it.

You’ve develop into a Netflix and Amazon sensation. What’s your relationship with filmmaker, Biodun Stephen and the way essential is she to your profession?

Biodun Stephen is my mentor. She gave me my first huge break and I’m endlessly grateful to her. She continues to be like a fairy godmother to me, and I really like her deeply.

Your profession has developed over time. Share with us your journey into the business?

My journey into the film business began from church. After secondary faculty and whereas attempting to get into the college, I joined the drama workforce in my church. So, it began from there. Afterwards, I attended College of Ilorin the place I additionally joined the drama group. Once I got here again to Lagos, I attended the Royal Home Academy, and that was how I began.

Are you able to share your unforgettable moments on set with us?

I’ve had so many unforgettable moments; assembly those who I watched on TV whereas rising up, and dealing with them is so wonderful. For me, it’s a huge deal attending to share the display screen with the likes of the late Racheal Oniga, Ramsey Nouah and others whom I adored whereas rising up.

Would you say you’ve been stereotyped in your roles; and what different roles do you sit up for?

To be sincere, I’ve been actually lucky with my profession. I don’t suppose I’ve been stereotyped. I’ve performed completely different characters on TV, on huge display screen and in drama sequence. I don’t suppose I’ve been stereotyped in any respect. And for the opposite form of roles I sit up for taking part in, I believe I wish to do a biopic. I’ve been saying and manifesting it since, and possibly taking part in Moremi Ajasoro can be a dream come true.

What has the leisure business taught you?

The leisure business has taught me that there are not any everlasting buddies and everlasting enemies. We’re all working and attempting to attain our targets and make some cash for our households and have a greater life. Additionally, it has taught me that anyone could make it. In case you put your thoughts to it, you can also make it; in case you are constant, you’ll have a superb grade. So, go for it, you can also make it.

In case you weren’t into appearing, what would you be doing?

Curiously, I’d have been a enterprise proprietor. I really like enterprise rather a lot; I’m nonetheless a enterprise proprietor anyway. What would I’ve been doing? Perhaps, a lawyer. Sure, being a lawyer would have been it.

What conjures up and excites you most as an actor?

I believe the script, the manufacturing worth, and the folks concerned. There’s one thing wonderful about having those who you recognize, those who have targets and visions. All of us work collectively as a result of filmmaking is about collaboration; it’s not about one particular person. So, that basically excites me. I at all times wish to give my 100% to these folks. This conjures up me a lot in my profession along with my capacity to higher myself, and the power to develop as an individual.

There’s this notion that showbiz is not any place for first rate girls who wish to construct dwelling and household. What’s your tackle this?

I believe it’s unfaithful. No matter you’re is what you’re. Individuals can’t change what you’re. If you’re not a family-oriented particular person, being an actor is not going to change that. I believe all of it boils all the way down to your values rising up, what you consider in. These are the issues that elevate or make you look it. They now make it appear like it’s since you are an actor, no. It’s who you’re! It’s like having cash and also you now say, as a result of the particular person has cash, he’s proud. He has at all times been proud. You recognize, values are innate. It’s one thing that you’ve earlier than no matter it’s you develop into. It’s important to perceive that appearing is a occupation; it’s not a life-style. Being a star could be a life-style, however appearing is a occupation like each different occupation.

What’s your life’s mantra?

Love folks, love your self, and love the world. I believe some of the wonderful issues I’ve heard just lately is that you’re a mirror of what you obtain. No matter you mirror is what you obtain. I attempt to mirror positivity, happiness, love, and pleasure in order that I’ll obtain that in return. And a very powerful issues in life should not issues you may maintain on to, there are recollections, it’s time spent with folks that basically issues.

What are you presently engaged on?

I’m engaged on a Showmax unique. We’ve got some movies popping out in December. We even have one on Netflix coming very quickly.

What’s your most respected style accent?

It’s the necklace that somebody very particular purchased for me.

What are your hobbies?

I like to remain indoors, watch films, eat, journey, have a very good time with buddies, household and family members. These are my go-to-do issues to assist me reset and are available again.