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Nigerian actress Beverly Osu has revealed that she fell into depression for three months after shooting the Netflix original film Òlòtūré.
In an interview with BBC Pidgin, the actress explained that playing her role in the film took a toll on her mental health, as she fully immerses herself into every character she portrays.
“What we are is what they call method actors. I can’t just read a script, execute it, and then in two days become another person. It takes a lot of mental detox before I can enter into another character,” Osu said.
She admitted that this deep involvement left her struggling after filming Òlòtūré.
“When I shot Òlòtūré and left the set, I was depressed for three months because of an identity crisis. I was trying to search and piece together fragments of Beverly in order to bring myself back,” she added.
Osu, who began her career as a model before transitioning into Nollywood, also reflected on how her upbringing and career inspired her to become an advocate for mental health awareness.
“I’ve noticed that many people neglect it. I hear testimonies where people tell me, ‘Beverly, the way you carry yourself inspires me,’ or ‘What you said helped me understand myself before trying to understand others.’ Those words give me joy. I don’t want my work on earth to be in vain because I won’t stop until I accomplish my purpose,” she said.
The actress further noted that she has built an impressive portfolio and is now focused on enjoying the rewards of her past projects.
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