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Etinosa Idemudia Reveals How Playing Witch in Movie Led Her to Seek Therapy
Nollywood actress Etinosa Idemudia has revealed the mental toll that playing a witch in a movie series took on her, leading her to seek therapy to detach from the character’s persona.
In an interview with Punch, the actress shared that acting roles can sometimes leave lasting effects on performers, citing her experience playing a witch in the series Blood of Enogie for three months.
“The role an actor gets is a function of how the casting director perceives them. It’s difficult to explain, but sometimes, after playing certain characters, it rubs off on you,” she said.
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Etinosa admitted that after portraying the witch, she felt the need to seek therapy to “come out of that witchcraft persona.” She acknowledged the real impact such roles can have, adding, “As funny as it may sound, it is real.
There have been cases where actors fall in love with their on-screen romantic interests and even marry them in real life.”
Etinosa Idemudia
In discussing her approach to filmmaking, Etinosa emphasized that her projects are often inspired by real-life experiences. “At EtinosaTV, all movies are relatable because they are inspired by true-life stories,” she explained.
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She pointed to her movie Baby Elephant, which addresses the struggles of overweight women and those who face body shaming, as an example of her commitment to telling authentic stories.
When asked about the boundaries she sets in her career, Etinosa revealed that she avoids roles that promote violence or dishonesty, staying true to her values and the kind of messages she wants to convey through her work.
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