The last couple of years have been eventful for actress turned moviemaker, Uche Nnanna. Within a period of two years she married her dream man, Spain-based Nigeria, Richard Maduka, had her son and recently unveiled her debut movie, Bond of Bondage, to wide acclaim and reviews. In this chat with Entertainer, the light skinned actress and indigene of Arohukwu, Abia State, and graduate of Theatre Arts opens up on the journey so far and how she met her husband.
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You just had a baby and you look hot! How did you get back your figure so quickly?
Wow! Thanks. It wasn’t easy. I did six month exclusive breast feeding for my baby and after that I hit the gym and went through thorough exercise and dieting and here I am today..
Exclusive breast feeding for your baby, Why?
(smiles) Exclusive breast feeding helps your child’s brain to develop very well and boosts his immunity thereby helping the child to fight disease. Since I gave birth to my child, he has not fallen sick for one day and he is 15 months old now. My advice for women is that if you can, go for exclusive breast feeding. After that you can still get your banging bodies back by exercising and dieting just like I did. If you are a mother and you have a child, why don’t you give your baby the best.
How did you meet your husband?
We met through a mutual friend who introduced me to my husband.
How long did you guys date before you knew he was the one?
(Laughter) It was for just six months. You don’t have to date someone for like two years before walking down the aisle. When you see someone that you feel you are compatible with, spend time with that person for one month you would know if he or she is the one or not. I knew my man was the right one for me just after three months.
What attracted you to him?
It was kind of love at first sight because when you see my husband going by his looks and his dressing, he would quickly draw your attention. I even thought he was a play boy but by the time we got intimate, I knew he was the one for me. There is something he loves so much that I equally love which is God.
Talking about the home front, how do you combine taking care of the family and acting?
It has not being easy; even my friends tell me that I am a strong woman because combining all of this with other projects is quite challenging. It has been by God’s grace and I thank God for giving me a supportive husband.
What is your advice for young girls who aspire to be like you?
My advice is that acting is a good profession provided you know what you want. Once you know what you want, you set your standard and go for it.
Credit: Entertainer, The Sun
Thank you very much for the story or write-up about our sister actress/movie maker, Uchenna. I/we express our pride, extend kudos to her for the great accomplishments. I wonder,though, what part your well-noted description of her being “light-skinned” has to do with these wonderful achievements?