I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
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Anand Thakur
I want to tell authentic, real stories with real characters.
ADEPERO ODUYEI just find it hard to believe that anyone would stop me to share how much they loved something that I was a part of.
ADEPERO ODUYEThe reason why I found acting is because my father passed away.
ADEPERO ODUYEAnd you don’t want them to look at you in a negative light.
ADEPERO ODUYESo you do things to make them proud and accept you.
ADEPERO ODUYESo everyone making sure that I’m OK has turned what could’ve been a very scary, nerve-racking and lonely experience into a supportive environment.
ADEPERO ODUYEI had to say something. Kelly’s nomination would go against who President Obama is.
ADEPERO ODUYEMy first audition was an open call and I had no picture and no resume
ADEPERO ODUYEThat’s how clueless I was. I just thought I could show up.
ADEPERO ODUYEIt’s a surreal experience.
ADEPERO ODUYEWhen somebody recognizes me from the film – and it can be a wide range of people, which shows the power of film
ADEPERO ODUYEI realized in school I didn’t like it. When he died, it was like a wake-up call.
ADEPERO ODUYEMy mother’s a pretty warm, open person.
ADEPERO ODUYEShe can switch up the delivery, but it’s still with the right intention.
ADEPERO ODUYEHer words are effortless in terms of their meaning and how she inhabits them.
ADEPERO ODUYEAt the end of the day, if I can say that I had a career where I was able to play all different kinds of characters and I’m known as someone who is well-respected for my approach to the craft, that would be a beautiful life.
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