Fast Rising Nollywood Actress Adebimpe Adeboye Aweni popularly known as "AWENI" speaks with Akomolafe Ayomikun Blog Media about Her life, Acting, The Industry and more.
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- Can we meet you?
My name is Adebimpe Adeboye Aweni and in the industry they call me "Aweni", I hail from osun state.
My name is Adebimpe Adeboye Aweni and in the industry they call me "Aweni", I hail from osun state.
- What was your background like?
I was born in Mushin, and i also grew up in Mushin area of Lagos. Growing up was very tough tho, but i didn't make my background lay my back on the ground.
- What inspired you into acting?
Actually, what inspired me into acting was the passion which i had for it which I've been nurturing from my secondary school days, but i thank God for all he has done.
Actually, what inspired me into acting was the passion which i had for it which I've been nurturing from my secondary school days, but i thank God for all he has done.
- What was your family's response to your choice of going into acting?
They didn't like it, but gradually as time went on, they saw how i took it and when i started they had no choice than to support me in all aspect of the job.
- How long have you been in the industry?
I started acting 2009, it has been 7years now that I've been around in the Industry.
- How many movies have you featured in?
I have featured in several movies which I've lost count in, with the likes of :- Ojo Iwaju, Ina inu Kanga, Omo Nla, Eni Owo, Gbayepe, Enitan, Hotel Palava.. e.t.c.
I have featured in several movies which I've lost count in, with the likes of :- Ojo Iwaju, Ina inu Kanga, Omo Nla, Eni Owo, Gbayepe, Enitan, Hotel Palava.. e.t.c.
-How many movie/movies have you produced yourself?
I have not produced any movie yet, but I'm working on a project currently.
- What's your relationship like with fellow colleagues (male and female)?
Our relationship is cool, its basically on a mutual and reciprocal level because i am a kind-of person who is reserve and quiet.
- Any new project coming from you soon?
Yes, a project is cooking and its at hand. Its coming soon. Watch out for it.
Yes, a project is cooking and its at hand. Its coming soon. Watch out for it.
- What's your say on the Movie industry in Nigeria?
Well, i'll say we're moving higher in the Industry, things are not the same as it used to be then, We are improving daily in all aspect of the industry and we'll surely get there.
- Any plans to leave the industry sooner or later?
No plan to leave at all, because it has become part and parcel of me, i enjoy doing it.
- Any regrets so far?
No regrets, except for some few challenges which God has overcomed on my behalf.
- Where do you see yourself in the next few years in the industry?
Well, i see myself moving to greater heights, from fast rising star to start gangan...
- How do u relax when you're less busy?
I prefer going to the beach, staying there alone for days to enjoy myself and relax.
- Are you into any relationship?
No.
- What's are the attributes you'll like your future man to have?
He should be caring, Loving, Handsome, God fearing...
-Words for your fans out there?
I want to seize this opportunity to say a very big thank you to all my fans out there, i also appreciate them for the Love they have for me and my brand "AWENI", i respect that Love, i promise to never let them down in any way.
God bless you all.
- Words of encouragement to young and aspiring actor and actresses out there?
I will advice them to always put God first in everything they do, they should also pray, and work hard and they'll see all other things coming into shape at the right time.