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Nollywood actress, voice-over artist, and preacher Thelma Chukwunwem has stated emphatically that no film director or producer can lay claim to having had any sexual relationship with her, even after more than three decades in the film industry.
In an interview reported by Vanguard, Thelma opened up about the intense pressure and inappropriate advances she endured early in her career, which began when she was just 20 years old. Despite the challenges, she said she never gave in.
“I started out as a pretty young lady in Nollywood. I shot my first movie when I was 20,” she recalled. “Were there temptations? Yes, there were temptations. But for me, maybe it was because of the way I was raised, the kind of mindset I had, and the kind of schools I attended.”
She went on to describe how she was often approached by directors and producers who expected favors in exchange for roles. One particular incident stood out in her memory.
“I had cases when I was coming up in the industry, where a lot of directors and producers made passes at me. I was very young and also very pretty. I stood my ground,” she said. “I remember there was this particular director who invited me to his office after an audition and started making advances at me. I told him if he thought I must get down with him before giving me the role, he might as well keep his script.”
Her firm stance led some to label her as arrogant, but Thelma insists that wasn’t the case. “This is my 31 years in Nollywood, I have never had anything to do with a director or producer,” she asserted.
She also recalled a moment when a director warned her that refusing to play along would limit her success. But her response was firm: “I’ll go far by God’s grace.”
Years later, she ran into that same director at a movie premiere. His comment? “Stubborn girl.” To which she replied, “Years have passed. God has helped me.”
Thelma attributes her longevity and integrity in the industry to her disciplined upbringing, personal values, and strong faith.
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