If becoming a movie star in Nigeria were easy than Nollywood would be full of super stars. The glamour and glory blurs our eyes so much that we forget to see the hard work, commitment, disappointment, sweat and the many set backs it takes to become a Nollywood celebrity.

Becoming a star in Nollywood is not all about talent, connections and good look; there are other factors you need to know:
You Need To Have Passion and Talent for Acting

You have to have genuine passion for entertaining others but passion alone will not make you a star. You have got to have outstanding skill sets, this is what set you apart from the rest of the crowd.

Participate In Reality TV Shows

We all got to start somewhere, for some celebrities like Tonto Dikeh, Uti Nwachukwu, Okechukwu Ukeju, Tamara Etermo, their big break came in the form of an appearance on a reality TV how.
Reality TV show can be a stepping stone in your entrance into Nollywood.

Join A Modelling/Beauty Contest

Becoming a model or participating in a beauty contest is another easy way to join Nollywood. Models like Jemima Osunde, have the looks and most producers need good looking people in their movies to increase the sale of their movies. Good packaging is everything in the entertainment industry.

Appearance

Your physical appearance is very important; most times good look will help you get the job. Invest in yourself, join a gym and if can’t afford a gym there are good exercises to practice at home. Look good and be in shape so that when opportunity comes your appearance or lack of it doesn’t let you miss it.

Education

You should be able to read, write and interpret roles, to do this you have to be reasonably educated. Do have a basic education, go to a film school to learn the basic skills and ability to interpret scripts also improve on your spoken English, this will help you network.

Social Media

Social media has it many ups and downs depending on how you make use of it. Promote yourself regularly on social media. Make short films or comedy showcasing your skills this way you gain popularity and recognition.

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