“My brother’s were Hell raisers, so I joined them in raising hell!” Nollywood Actress Vanessa Koko Confesses!

Vanessa Koko is a Nollywood actress from Ikono LGA in Akwa Ibom State. She made a name for herself as the star of such films as Okon Lagos, Udeme mmi, Damage, The Return of Jenifa, Pradah, Chronicle of the book, The place, Cat and mouse etc. We recently had a chat with this screen diva and she had this to say…

Can we get to know you Madam?
My names are Vanessa koko. I’m From Ikono LGA in Akwa-ibom state. I’m a Nollywood Actress.

Nice meeting you
The pleasure is mine.

So, tell us more…what was growing up like for you?
Hmmmm… Growing was Fun… I was a Daddy’s girl… And a Tom boy. Lols…

Aww…a Tomboy?
Yeah… Always with the boys… Learning how to fight… Play ball.. Climb trees… Go fishing… My brother’s were Hell raisers… So I joined them in raising hell. Lolzzzzz…

Okay, so how did you get into Nolywood?
I got into Nollywood through Emem Isong. After I finished from her school, ROYAL ARTS ACADEMY. I did my 1st movie, OKON LAGOS, and got my 1st international award, as BEST COMEDY ACTRESS IN AFRICA, ZAFAA AWARDS UK 2011.

Wow…great start! So, how has your experience in the industry been like?
Pretty Challenging… I’ve met the Good… The Bad… And the Ugly… But I love what I am doing… My passion keeps me going…

Your first job was Okon Lagos..how did you feel being in that movie, the role, scripts, etc
It felt nice being in that movie… Acting with Ime Bishop was Awesome… He brought out the best in me… He made me carry that character Naturally. Acting with him was so relaxing & calming…

Have you been on any movie(s) since then?
Yes. I have been in OKON GOES TO SCHOOL. UDEME MMI. DAMAGE. THE RETURN OF JENIFA. PRADAH. CHRONICLE OF THE BOOK, THE PLACE. CAT AND MOUSE. BLOOD IN THE LAGOON. BROTHERS KEEPER. THE CHAMPION. PERFECT LOVE. LEKKI WIVES. FINDING MERCY. DESPERATE HOUSEGIRLS…

Aww..quite a lot! Are you working on something else at the moment?
Yes… A huge project… But I’m not permitted to disclose it. Lets just keep our fingers crossed. I also run a kitchen called KOKO KALABAR KITCHEN.

When you’re not acting, what do you do?
I run my kitchen… KOKO KALABAR KETCHEN.

Okay, are you married?
Not yet… I’m Single…

Dating?
Yes!

When are you getting married?
Soon…

How soon?
When the Time Comes, you will be the 1st to know.

Tell us about the man in your life
He is a very Private person. I won’t discuss him here…

In one sentence, can you describe him?
Very Cultured and God-fearing. He calms me.

Great…how do you chill out (relax)?
I write a lot…

When last did you visit Akwa Ibom?
Never been there before… But I will be there next month. I was nominated for an Award, and the award night is taking place in Akwa Ibom next month.

You mean, you’re from Ikono in Akwa Ibom State, and you’ve never visited?
Yes. It has to do with my parents… And my Dad dying when I was pretty young.

Okay..meaning Ikono people killed him?
No. Pls lets not discuss this. Are U trying to make me cry?

No oo..not at all! From what you have seen so far on the Internet, on TV etc, what do you think of Akwa Ibom?
I love Akwa Ibom. I’m PROUDLY IKONO!!! If I didn’t come from this wonderful state, I wonder what I would have done…

For those that want to start a career in acting, whats your advice to them?
They must define their talents.. And know that Talent is never enough. They must constantly brush up their Talents… But training can come in different forms. They only need to ensure that in whatever form, they are not just relying on their inborn talent.

One last word for the single ladies out there
Be Independent. Don’t be with someone you don’t love. Never date a man because of what you can get from him financially. Be with someone you truly love and appreciate & every other thing shall be added onto it. Don’t DEVALUE YOURSELF.

Thank you for your time
It has been my Pleasure.

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