Big Brother Naija reality TV Star , Uriel Oputa, confidently asserted her acting prowess during a recent interview on Cool FM, stating that she believes she is a superior actor compared to some contemporary Nollywood actresses.
In her words, Uriel shared, “A lot of people, especially filmmakers, have approached me to be in movies. I consistently receive invitations to venture into acting through my DMs and email. I am confident in my abilities as an actress; in fact, I dare say I am probably better than some of the actresses in Nollywood right now. And that’s just me being real. In addition to possessing a natural artistic instinct, I also studied drama in the UK. So, I am well aware that I am quite a skilled actor.”
Despite the numerous opportunities that have come her way, Uriel revealed that she has turned down several acting gigs in Nigeria. She explained her decision, stating, “I’ve been approached by a lot of people to get into acting, but I’ve always turned them down. The reason I declined acting roles in Nigeria is because, firstly, you’re often pigeonholed into a particular role; secondly, some of the scripts are too predictable; and thirdly, the compensation for these roles is often inadequate.”
