Yes, being curvy has helped my acting career — Wunmi Toriola

Wunmi Toriola doesn’t belong to the league of women who have to be padded to be curvy and beautiful. The fast rising actress and movie producer ,who is a graduate of linguistics from the University of Ilorin is one of the new faces in the movie industry whose passion for her craft, will see go places. What more?Her sex appeals are capable of opening doors wherever she finds herself.


What led you to produce your own movie?

The desire to be better led me to movie production. Sometimes, you have a story and you are thinking if I you had your own movie production you could put your own story in your own way. You can influence things if you produce your own movie and you can make the director know what you want and blend it with his own expertise too.

What was the experience of your first audition like?

I saw the advert of an audition on TV and I picked up the form and attended .We had the likes of Funke Akindele there. I just prayed to God to give me the opportunity to do what I have passion for. I was picked amongst many people. Then, I proceeded to the second round and that was how I clinched a role in Ishese lagba and that was how I started.

Can you quit acting for a relationship?

I cannot quit acting for a relationship. Anyone that wants to be with me should love my career and be supportive. People will say you can compromise, but not something that makes you happy. Acting makes me happy, I am enjoying it, I love it. There is joy in getting paid for doing what you love. I would rather quit a relationship than quit acting. Seriously, what I will rather do is to create a balance. I will not allow acting affect my relationship. All I will do is to strive to create a balance. Quitting is a no- no for me.

What do you think makes you unique?

I don’t strive to be like anybody, I just want to be myself. I watch other individuals that are good and I learn from them. Even when I admire someone’s acting abilities I still don’t want to be like them. I just want to be better at what I do. I don’t want to be like any particular actress.

Has been a curvy lady influenced your getting roles?

In project management there is this saying that whatever you do, if you infuse an element of sex, it sells faster. Being a curvy lady has actually helped me. I have gotten roles, coupled with the fact that I am also good in what I do, it’s a big plus. At times, producers look out for curvy ladies and you hear them say: “Let us work with Wunmi Toriola”. Being curvy has actually helped me.

What impression do you think most people have of actresses?

There is this impression people have about actresses that we are nothing but sex objects. The moment some people come across you all they have in their minds is to undress you and have sex with you. It is usually worse for some of us that are sexy and curvy. Sometimes, I don’t blame them though because some of the bad eggs in the industry have destroyed our image. Not all actresses are promiscuous, those that are, never last in the industry.

Why did you play the lead role in your movie?

I played the lead role because as an upcoming actress, I still need to do more roles to be more relevant. The only way I can do that is by taking the lead roles in my own movies and getting other roles in other movies. It will help me become more visible.

What is your definition of a sexy woman?

My definition of a sexy woman is an independent woman. A woman who won’t trade her body for sex .A sexy woman is a brainy independent woman

What is your opinion on sex before marriage?

I’ll neither condemn it nor encourage it. As long as you are prepared for what will happen after engaging in the sex, it is your choice.

What is your opinion on the injection of soft porn in our movies?

I don’t believe you have to go to that length to pass your message. You can do it without getting dirty or pornographic and you will still pass your message across.

Have you ever kissed a dude with a bad breath on set?

I have not done that and I can’t .I can even quit the set because of that or just tell the guy to get cleaned up.

What makes you cry?

I am kind of emotional; everything that is not good makes me cry. When I also remember my late mum, I cry.

If you were to come in another body, whose body will you love to have?

I will love to come in my body, just the way I am. I love everything about my body- no regrets. My body is perfect for me. To come in another body? No way!

What is that one thing people hardly know about you?

What people don’t know about me is that I am highly emotional. I look tough on the outside, and I sound very tough but people don’t know that I am highly emotional.

Have you ever been heartbroken?

No, I read between the lines. I take my leave before it turns into heartbreak.

What new thing are you working on?

I am working on a film titled Abameta. It focuses on love, religion, race and lot’s more. It’s all encompassing. You have to look forward to it.