She's one of Nigerian actresses who has been in
the film Industry before it even had an official
name. She has had her fair share of success, a
face popular in many households but has also
faced misguided controversies about her personal
life. LIB reached out to Shan George for an
exclusive, in order to enlighten her fans and
others, about who she really is & she gracefully
responded. Read below
She opens up to Linda Ikeji Blog in this exclusive
Interview about her Background, Personal life,
Career and more.
• BACKGROUND & CAREER
LIB: Tell us about yourself. (Full Name, Age,
where you're from, family background - silver
spoon or otherwise, educational qualifications.)
• I'm Shan Walker George, was born in Abakaliki.
In my late 40s. My mother is from cross river
state while my father is Scottish. (so my mother
says, i never met him), | kpako spoon background
| Did my primary and secondary schools in Ediba,
Abi LGA, Cross river state - my mother's village. I
read Mass communication in the University of
Lagos
LIB: How did you get involved in acting, How did
you discover the Industry?
• When i gained admission into Unilag in 1996, i
was looking for a part time job to be able to pay
my way through school. I met an actress called
Blessing Eremi (now Mrs Blessing Stevens) who
introduced me to the Late Jeniffa Okere and
Emeka Osai. They were about to produce a movie
at that time tittled 'Thorns of Rose'. I was given
a role and that's how the trip started.
LIB: Has anything changed about you since you
came into the limelight?
• I don't think much has changed about me
besides my age and the size of my bank
account.... (Laughs)
LIB: When was your first role as an actress &
How many movies have you done till date?
• First role, as mentioned earlier, was in 1996.
I've done well over 200 films since then, out of
which I have written and produced over 20.
LIB: Who is your favorite Actor/Actress?
• Every actor who carries and plays a role very
well, is my favourite.
LIB: What else do you do professionally apart
from acting?
• I write movie scripts and i also produce movies,
besides acting.
LIB: If contracted to act in a semi nude way in a
movie, would you take it up?
• I can act semi nude if the script is a corrective
story. It has to be a story that will change
people's life for good.
LIB: What is the most extreme change to your
personality, hair, body weight, etc etc, that you
have done to land a role?
• I have never changed anything to land a role.
But I've had to make changes after landing d role,
like having my hair cut, etc
LIB: Tell me about a time where you had difficulty
with a character. What was the character and
why was it challenging?
• Every character is challenging. I have had to
play characters, portray people who i'm not.
Roles of a prostitute, mermaid, robber, etc.
LIB: What is the hardest part of being a celeb?
• The hardest part of being a celebrity is that part
where people think you are a rich person and
once they meet you, even on the street, you have
to solve all their financial issues instantly. And
the part where some people show you hatred
when they meet you, just because they didn't like
your evil character/role in a film.
•• PERSONAL LIFE
LIB: Are you in a relationship?
• No
LIB: Can you date someone younger than you?
• Maybe. If he is mature minded and experienced.
LIB: Does your relationship status affect your
career?
• No.
LIB: Would your sons have an issue with you
remarrying?
• No.
LIB: Is it true what they say about sexual
harassment & exploitation of upcoming actors/
actresses in Nollywood?
• I believe sexual harassment and extortion exists
in every profession. That's why we all need to
shine our eyes and believe in ourselves, so that
we don't become a victim.
LIB: Tell us something about you that most
people don’t know.
• I am a movie junky! I would rather be home
watching a movie than attending an event.
LIB: If you could change one thing about yourself,
what would it be?
• I have nothing about myself i desire to change
for now.
LIB: What has kept you going all these years, your
biggest achievement in the field of acting?
So far i don't think I've achieved anything.
Though i am working hard at it. The love of God,
Family and Friends have kept me going all these
years.
LIB: Are you working on any current projects?
• Yes. I'm currently working on my new film 'ONE
GOOD MAN', which is premiering soon.
LIB: What future plans do you have for yourself?
• I just want to continue to help people in any
little way i can, work & pray, while i leave the rest
to God.
LIB: Any advice for someone aspiring to become
an actor?
• If u want to become an actor or anything in this
life. READ ABOUT IT. GET AN EDUCATION!
And that's a wrap... Thanks to Shan George for
opening up exclusively to LIB.
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