Actress, Mercy Johnson has opened up on
the challenges she faced as a dark skin
colored actress.
In a chat with Saturday Beats, she revealed
that some movie producers did not give
her slots in their production because of her
dark complexion.
“It is very true that
when I was starting
out in the movie
industry, it was
difficult to get roles
because of my
complexion. I faced
that a lot and I tell
people that my success
is just grace.
Somebody once told
me that I am too dark
but that is where the
grace and favour of
God comes in.
Regardless of
everything, most of
the dark-skinned
actresses that are my
contemporaries made
it,” she said.
The actress who has featured in scores of
movies told Saturday Beats that it would be
unfair of anyone to say she features in any
movie without any consideration.
“It is not true that I
pick just any movie
role. People are
different and what
appeals to one person
might not appeal to
the other. One of my
most popular movies
is ‘Dumebi Goes to
School’ and I know
how many actresses
rejected that script
before I accepted to do
it. That movie has
been one of the
highest selling movies
in Nollywood till date.
I think it is not fair for
anyone to say I just
jump on any movie
production. As human
beings, our strength is
in our diversity and
differences; this
means that what you
call trash might not be
trash to someone else.
I select my scripts and
I work with all of my
heart because acting is
my passion. When I
read a script and it
appeals to me, I have
fun while I do it,” the
actress said.
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