Ayo Adesanya
Background
I am Ayo Adesanya. I am an actress.
Journey into acting
I started acting right from primary school. Then, the Nigerian Television Authority
used to bring their cameras to our school and we would act Shakespeare
plays. I also took part in drama competitions. I attended St. Ann’s,
Ibadan, where I also acted. I read Communication Arts at the University
of Ibadan. In 1996, after my national youth service, I worked in a
company at Agege, Lagos, and was living in Lekki. After a year, I got to
the office late and was suspended. I seized the opportunity and went to
African Independent Television for an audition. There, I met
someone who said he was going for auditioning. From there, I went to Zeb
Ejiro’s office. I left for Opa Williams’ office, where I was
auditioned for ‘Onome’. After a few takes in some films, I found myself
in Tunji Bamishigbin’s soap, Palace.
No other passion
I love acting! I don’t see myself doing
something else. I can diversify but I will always continue to act
because it is my world. There are some things you cannot be in real life
but you can act it out. I have acted for 19 years and I can tell you
that some people treat actors like gods! It has been fun and I give God
the glory.
Challenges
They are too numerous to mention. I have
been on some locations where we were chased out when our time was up.
With production, it could be crazy especially if the days have been
pencilled down. There was a time my son was very ill and as the main
actor, I was expected on set. The location was in Ogun State and I had
to leave my son with my mother. I cried but the job had to be done. As a
producer, there are days you experience hell with some members of the
cast and other production challenges. I still enjoy everything.
Marriage
I was never married to Goriola Hassan.
We lived together and had a child. He is nine years old now.
Reconciliation? I don’t want to talk about that. I have moved on and I
guess he has moved on too.
Actresses and failed marriages
It is not only actresses, other
professionals experience failed marriages too. I just feel you shouldn’t
marry someone in the same field because it has a lot of challenges.
When you are together, you do the same thing and then the home suffers
for it.
Fans
I think some fans just get it mixed up.
Some see you on television and have a crush on you. They see you, like
something about you and they want it. Really, I don’t blame them and I
have learnt to handle both the good and bad. No actor can do without
fans, they make us and we appreciate them.
Regrets
None. I try not to go back on things in
the past. That is what makes me unique. I do things my own way and I am
in my world. I don’t call it regret, I have done things that I felt that
I should have done the other way but at the end of the day, God makes
me see that, even if you had done it that way, you could still come this
way.
Inspiration
Everything inspires me— music, movies
and nature. I watch Nigerian movies a lot and listen to lots of music. I
learn from newspapers. Also, I get inspired by my fans too, especially
when I upload things on my Instagram page. As a Christian, the word of
God also inspires me a lot.
Fashion
I am a bit on the big side and I wear
what fits me. I know I have good legs and show them off. I find my legs
sexy and I wear things that show them off too. I wear miniskirts and
shorts when necessary.
Beauty routine?
I am lucky I have a good skin. I have
used a couple of creams—some worked, some didn’t. My problem is my face
because anytime I stay in the sun for too long, I break out!
Unfortunately, I produce movies and could be in the sun working.
Already, I am learning to deal with it.
Philosophy
If you are humble, you learn a lot. I
also put God first in everything and it has worked for me. I believe in
patience — learn to wait for your time. It’s not easy doing the same
thing for so long but God is keeping the best for you.
Relationship
I am in one now and having the best time of my life.
Another shot at marriage
Why not? I am still young (in my 40s)
and will definitely get married someday. But I am still learning because
there are many things I need to know.
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