One of the most loved Nollywood figures, Etinosa Idemudia has shared how a challenging movie role impacted her mental health, revealing that she had to undergo therapy to disconnect from the character.
Narrating her experience on her X page on Saturday, Etinosa recounted her time portraying a witch in the series Blood of Enogie, a role she played for three months.
Explaining how deeply the character affected her psyche, she stated, “The role an actor gets is a function of how the casting director perceives such actor. It is difficult to explain how the mind works, but after playing some characters, it rubs off on you. I remember playing a witch in the series ‘Blood of Enogie’ for three months, and after we were done, I had to go for therapy to come out of that witchcraft persona. As funny as it may sound, it is real.”
The vivacious actress noted the emotional weight that acting can carry, citing examples of actors whose on-screen roles have led to real-life romances and marriages.
Beyond her struggles, Etinosa reflected on her broader approach to filmmaking, emphasized that her production house, EtinosaTV, focuses on creating relatable content inspired by true stories.
Meanwhile, she highlighted Baby Elephant, a movie that addresses societal issues such as body shaming and the struggles of women perceived as overweight.
According to her, the film portrays “the struggles of fat ladies and ladies with big stomachs who do not feel comfortable or beautiful because of constant societal body shaming and mockery from friends and family.”
