Nollywood actor and producer Deyemi Okanlawon shares that his initial pursuit in the entertainment industry wasn't driven by a desire for fame , but rather a genuine passion for the craft. Despite transitioning from engineering to embark on his entertainment career, he emphasizes that his primary focus was to "do the work," with fame being an incidental byproduct. In a recent episode of Celebrity Quickies, Deyemi elaborates, saying: “To be honest, I didn’t know this side of fame. I didn’t come into the industry to be famous.
“I came to do the work and the collateral upside of doing the work was fame. So, I quickly adapted with the understanding that it was just part of the job”.
Deyemi Okanlawon, Nollywood actress. source: Google“In fact, to keep myself grounded, I try to push that out of my head.”
Reflecting on his journey, Deyemi expresses his regret about not starting his acting career sooner. Additionally, he playfully shares that if given the chance, he would like to go on dates with Hollywood powerhouses Viola Davies and Meryl Streep.
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