‘How I Secured My First Lead Role in a Movie ~ Ireti Doyle

Nigerian actress, writer, producer, presenter and entrepreneur, Ireti Doyle who began her career in the entertainment industry in the 90s has disclosed how she landed her first lead role in a movie.

The actress took to her Instagram page to share details.

She said

“A few days prior to shoot, I was called in for a table read. For whatever reason (you call it luck, I call it grace) the girl who had been cast in the lead did not turn up and I was asked to stand in for her. Half way through the the read, the producer looked up and said ” o boy, e like say na dis girl go play this character o!”.
And that; is how I got cast in my first lead role in a Nollywood film. Name of movie: “Dilemma” Produced & Directed by Theophilus Akatugba that year.
Moral of the story: “Opportunity” can present itself at anytime; question is ….are you ready?