UK based actress/Producer, Funmi
Ogidan-Bello is one of the talented Nollywood actresses living abroad and she
is doing so well. She recently survived COVID 19 attack, so she is a survivor.
In this interview with City people Publisher Seye Kehinde she spoke about her
life. See excerpts below.
Tell us what has been happening
to you since January this year.
It has been an eventful year so
far, from being a survivor of the Coronavirus to adjusting to the new normal
How have you been coping with
your acting career in London?
I am not just a UK actor, I also
act in Nigeria and can travel anywhere in the world for entertainment work.
You are also a Movie Producer.
How many movies have you produced over the years.
I have produced 2 movies so far.
1. More than a woman and Made for Gidi (part 1&2).
How did you get into acting? How
long ago?
I started my major acting career
back in Nigeria, 1999 to be precise. My first feature was Twilight zone, Song
of the Giant and a few stage dramas before I relocated to the UK and I have
since starred in a number of TV series and feature movies. I have also received
several awards and recognition.
What else do you do apart from
acting?
I am also a Project manager for a
multinational company.
Tell us about your love for
dressing well?
I believe fashion is not what you
learn but it is an affinity that burns within. I love to dress up and look
good, in the modesty of course.
Tell us your experience with
COVID-19?
I contracted the deadly virus in
March 2020 and it was hell. I had no underlying medical condition, but I can
say the experience was not easy and pleasant. There were nights I thought I
wouldn't wake up, so I had to stay awake some nights. Also seeing my family and
not being able to reach out, was quite emotional. I would say, I had a good
support system and with God, I came out stronger.
Tell us about your growing up
years Where were you born? Where did you grow up and schools attended
I was born in Victoria Island,
Lagos. Back in the days, things were much simpler without the stress. I am from
an average family of 7 (5 children). I attended Airforce primary school VI,
St.Maria Goretti (Benin), State High School, Lagos. Ladoke Akintola
University, where I had my first degree
and MBA
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