Ruth Eze
Sassy Ruth Eze is an interviewers’ delight any day. The charming starlet who spoke with no tongue-in-cheek in this interview with LANRE ODUKOYA, shared candidly what she desires in men and explained some of the rots in Nollywood .
Would you like to share a little more than is already known about you as an actress?
Well, I’m Ruth Eze as you’re aware and I’m from Imo State. We are five in our family. I am a graduate of Business Administration from the University of Benin, Nigeria, but I ended up becoming an actress.
How long have you been an actress?
I have been acting professionally for the past six years, but since I was a child I have been dramatic. My mother told me that when I was a baby, I loved drama, dancing and just anything that would entertain people.
Since you love entertainment this much, why didn’t you study Theatre Arts in school?
Well, I also love business, statistics to be precise. Actually acting is an inborn thing; I know I have what it takes to be a good actress. However, I would be going to London very soon to do my Master’s degree, which would be in Theater Arts. Which movie shot you to limelight? Pregnant Hawkers gave me the leverage. Then Painful Betrayal with Yul Edochie also brought me the spotlight.
It’s not in doubt that the industry is almost saturated with lots of starlets, what stands Ruth Eze out?
Maybe I should say my strength in delivery. My pretty face and nice boobs are also part of my selling points. All the directors I work with often tell me that I have good facial expressions while interpreting a story.
You just mentioned that your boobs are part of your selling points; do you also get harassed because of your physical endowment?
Yes, of course, a lot of times. But I am a very mature person. I know how and when to draw the line. Sexual harassment to me is not a problem at all. In fact, I even like it when men stare and admire my boobs. Lots of people are not as endowed as I am, so I am excited to be this heavily endowed up here.
How about the sex-for-role or money-forrole trend, have you ever been a victim?
No.I know sexual harassment exists, but I have not been in involved. As for money-for-role, that often happens in Asaba and it’s not fair to upcoming actors. I hear lots of people have fallen victims already, it’s a pity. Anyway, I strongly believe that, if you are thick, and know what it takes to be a good actress, nobody would want to exploit you. You can’t be harassed by any producer because you know your game well.
You’re a beautiful and attractive lady, who is the lucky guy behind your constant smiles?
I am still very single and ready to mingle.
What kind of man would win Ruth Eze’s heart?
I want a hardworking and honest man. I am very honest; I don’t entertain lies and deceit. I don’t like men that depend on women to feed them. I want a very happy guy, who would also be caring and romantic.
Would it be about being hardworking or caring alone, how about one with a deeppocket?
Of course, I want a comfortable guy, chubby, dark and handsome. Don’t mind me, I am obsessed with dark guys.
In five years where do you see your brand?
I want to be married with kids. I want to be with my family. I really love family. I also want to be one of the most popular faces in Nollywood.
Will you quit acting for marriage?
Never! No man born of a woman can ever stop me from acting. I love being in the movies, it makes me happy. So why would a man that claims he loves me deprive me of my happiness. Even when I’m pregnant, I will still be on location. That is just it.
Which of your male colleagues do you have a crush on?
I love John Dumelo; he is dark and cute. In my mind, I have married him over and over again. He is my perfect kind of guy. In fact he is my every day crush.
So you can marry a non-Nigerian?
I don’t do tribalism or have issues with inter-states or inter-country marriages, if Majid Michel wasn’t fair, I would have gone for him. He is also a very nice guy. We have worked together in some movies. Majid is humble and encourages upcoming stars in every way he can.
When was your first kiss?
Well, it was when I was in boarding secondary school in Kwara State. It was a Muslim school. His name is Lai; a rich kid from a rich home. We didn’t really date, but you know things just happen. He gave me my first kiss.
How long can you stay without s*x?
It depends. I can stay long without it. I can stay six months without a man, but ‘I go dey do touching body o’. If my guy is not here or based abroad, I have no choice than to endure and do ‘self-help’.
Do you subscribe to s*x toys?
I don’t do s*x toys. Believe me, you won’t find any of those funny stuffs in my bedroom. I do my ‘touching body’ by myself. However, I don’t judge anybody that is helping herself with s*x toys. I don’t take life too seriously. If you know whatever rocks your boat, do it well; have fun, be happy. Life is too short to be a hypocrite.
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Source: New Telegraph