- Nollywood actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim-Effiong prays before performing kissing scenes.
- His faith significantly influences his career choices, especially regarding romantic roles.
- He shared these insights during a conversation with Channels Television.
Nollywood actor and filmmaker Daniel Etim-Effiong has shared that he prays before performing any kissing scenes.
In a recent conversation with Channels Television, Etim-Effiong explained that his faith plays a significant role in guiding his career choices, particularly when it comes to romantic roles.
He noted that many Nollywood productions feature kissing scenes because they tend to capture audience interest and generate more engagement. According to him, the inclusion of such scenes is often driven by viewer preferences, as fans generally enjoy seeing romantic moments on screen.
He said: “The fact that I play a lot of romantic roles in the industry today means that I get to have kissing scenes sometimes. People feel it’s become one too many, but the question should go to the producers. Why are they expressing affection and intimacy only a certain way? There are several other ways you can show affection. There are downsides to everything, but when you’re a focused person, you don’t let naysayers get to you. You just focus on your business and do what you have to do.
“I get all my inspiration from God. I go on my knees and pray before I go to set and kiss. My family is my garden, then my work.
“It becomes a purpose to me, and that’s why I had the courage to quit engineering, a well-paying job, to go into storytelling. It felt like a calling. I have no problem acting and telling stories that inspire people; it’s a form of worship.”
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