Uche Ama Abriel ( Osotule)

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Uche Ama Abriel ( Osotule) cut her acting teeth in television appearing in the popular series Checkmate. Film came naturally as the next step for her. Uche Osotule has distinguished herself in the industry working with Nigeria's most respected filmmaker Tunde Kelani in one of his foremost works, Thunderbolt (Magun) and many other brilliant directors. This development is recognition of her of her talent and fluency displays through her characters.

This is an excerpt of an interview with Uche

Ah, I grew up in different places. My parents were teachers so you know with the transfers and everything, you are here this year and next year you are moved to another place. But it was mostly in Delta State.

I had a very protected childhood. Very very protected. It never bothered me because I have never really been an outdoors person. I think it molded my character. It molded it well. Thanks to them I'm what I am today. I can stay indoors for two weeks and just mind my business and not bother with what the next-door neighbor is doing. It kept me out of trouble. The same things go for my siblings.

I am naturally a private person. I keep very few friends. And I hardly go out. You can almost predict where to find me. Office, home, office… But that way, I don't get into trouble. I don't do it consciously. It just comes naturally. As I said, maybe it has something to do with having a protected childhood. In my family, we keep to ourselves. We mind our business a lot.

I always tell people if it is thinkable, it is achievable. And if you have a talent, dreams never die… If the talent is there, go for an audition. Do not go expecting to use your big eyeballs or long eyelashes to get a role because I really don't know how far that will take you. If you are talented and you are determined, there is nowhere determination cannot take you. With God on your side.