There is a perception that veteran Nigerian actress, Patience Ozokwor is a wicked woman because of the stereotyped roles she plays in Nollywood.
The Enugu-born movie star usually plays the role of a wicked mother-in-law or step-mother in movies she stars in.
However, the legendary actress claims that contrary to popular opinion, she is the farthest from being wicked.
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In an interview with Punch, Mama G, as she is affectionately called, stated that she is a kind, soft-hearted soul who can’t even hurt a fly.
“I am very soft-hearted and I cry easily. However, I believe in facing whatever is at hand squarely and doing a good job,” she said.
She added that the movie roles she plays don’t portray her true personality and character in real life.
“Sometimes, I cry when I watch some of the movies I acted in. I am nothing like that and you can never see me where wicked acts are being perpetuated.
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“If anybody close to me does something wrong, I will not shield the person. Like I have said several times, I am an actress and every character I have ever played ended on the set,” she said.
Patience Ozokwor, 60, is widely recognized as one of the greatest Nollywood actors of all time. The mother-of-three debuted on the movie scene about 20 years ago and has since won multiple awards, including being honoured in 2014 with the Nigerian Centenary Award.
