Nollywood actress Laide Bakare has said that negative news doesn’t affect her anymore.
The actress stressed that experience from yesteryears has helped her understand how negative publicity works, hence why it doesn’t affect her in any way.
The actress cum film producer disclosed that having been in the movie industry for many years, she has been able to equip herself with the knowledge of what it means to be in the news.
“I have known that negativity works around famous people. I knew this since I was still very young, between the ages of 18 and 21. I know that they need you to earn money and it’s all about the bad story about you. So, I don’t feel bad about it because they are doing their job.
“When I was 21, someone told me that a guy was digging for my scandal story in every way possible just because he wanted to interview me and I was busy. But things actually start falling in place for you when they are dragging you. Sometimes it seems like a blessing in disguise”.
Meanwhile, the popular actress while speaking in an interview with Saturday Beats, said she finds kissing on set quite challenging.
Her words; “Portraying romantic roles, especially scenes involving kissing and touching, pose unique challenges for me. Navigating the authenticity required for such moments while maintaining professionalism can be intricate. Balancing the demands of the script with personal comfort adds complexity to these roles, requiring a nuanced approach to ensure a convincing, yet respectful performance”.
Bakare also noted that people were often more focused on her job as an actress, rather than her personality.
“As an actress and filmmaker, my primary challenge has to do with navigating relationships and finding true love. Sometimes, people are attracted to my status and my profession, rather than the essence of who I am. Distinguishing genuine connections from those based on fame then becomes a delicate task”.
