Actress, Mercy Johnson has become a
household name today but many may not know the screen diva faced
rejection in the movie industry at some point in her career.
In a chat with Saturday Beats, she revealed that some movie producers did not give her slots in their production because of her dark complexion.
She said that when she started out in
the Nigerian movie industry, most movie directors and producers always
preferred to cast fair-skinned ladies at the expense of talented but
dark-skinned ones.
“It is very true that when I was
starting out in the movie industry, it was difficult to get roles
because of my complexion. I faced that a lot and I tell people that my
success is just grace. Somebody once told me that I am too dark but that
is where the grace and favour of God comes in. Regardless of
everything, most of the dark-skinned actresses that are my
contemporaries made it,” she said.
The actress who has featured in scores of movies told Saturday Beats that it would be unfair of anyone to say she features in any movie without any consideration.
“It is not true that I pick just any
movie role. People are different and what appeals to one person might
not appeal to the other. One of my most popular movies is ‘Dumebi Goes
to School’ and I know how many actresses rejected that script before I
accepted to do it. That movie has been one of the highest selling movies
in Nollywood till date. I think it is not fair for anyone to say I just
jump on any movie production. As human beings, our strength is in our
diversity and differences; this means that what you call trash might not
be trash to someone else. I select my scripts and I work with all of my
heart because acting is my passion. When I read a script and it appeals
to me, I have fun while I do it,” the actress said.
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