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| Actress Priscilla Mawuena |
New actress Priscilla Mawuena is a 22-year-old
graduate of the University of Ghana, who majored in Psychology and also resides
in Accra, Ghana.
She got into Ghana’s movie industry recently through
Yvonne Nelson’s Single Married &
Complicated.
In this exclusive interview with NEWS-ONE’s Francis Addo,
Priscilla spoke about herself, her career as an actress and how she went to an
auditioning just to watch Yvonne Nelson but in the end got a movie role.
Priscilla said she was currently considering acting as
a full time career. She was at the movie’s premiere last week in a long
beautiful dress by Harian, styled by Tobi.
How did you get to be part
of Single Married & Complicated?
I still can’t believe how it all happened, but let me
make it short: I heard Yvonne was having an audition for her new movie; and
since I’m a fan of hers but haven’t met her in person, I decided to dress up
and move to the audition grounds. I didn’t intend to audition but rather just
to see Yvonne personally. I was seated and sipping my drink when a guy
approached me and asked why I was not auditioning... I told him I was just there
to admire Yvonne Nelson. He then begged me to assist him audition. He asked me
to pick a role from the script he was given. I felt very reluctant because that
wasn’t my main aim for my appearance there...Well, I decided to help a brother;
so I picked the role and read through. We joined the queue waiting to be
auditioned. It got to our turn and we did what we had to do. Coming so close to
Yvonne, I almost forgot my lines. And guess what happened? Out of the three of
us who auditioned at that moment, Yvonne picked me. Well, thanks to the guy; he
brought me closer to my dream...and that was how it all started.
What character did you play
in the movie?
I was called “Dian”, a two-faced deceit. I assisted my
boyfriend, who was James Gardner, in duping a lady who all that while thought I
was James' kid sister...
How was your experience on
set like?
It was amazing. I mean this was me, centred on by all
these celebrated actors and Yvonne Nelson herself. But obviously I was much
tensed with the fear of not getting my lines in front of the camera and all;
but God willing I sailed through.
Did your role come out the
way you expected?
Watching the movie for the first time left me in
tears, even though I played a two-faced character in the movie and it was all
pretence. I still felt my talent being unearth because if not for this movie I
never even knew I could act that well, you know?... So it was an amazing
feeling and at the same time very emotional for me as my maiden appearance in a
movie.
Prior to the auditioning, have
you ever acted?
No, I haven’t...Never in my life have I mounted such a
platform.
But you love acting.
Yes, I love acting...and actually want to go into it
full time...I want to devote a lot of my time to it because of the passion I
have...After Single Married &
Complicated, I realised it wouldn’t
be a wrong profession for me.
Does your family support
this decision?
Well, you know there are a lot of controversies when
it comes to choosing a profession like acting...But thanks be to God, my family
is a modern one and not the type that infringes on the decisions of their
wards. So yes! Yes! Yes! They are in full support.
Beyond passion, what motivation
did you get from Single Married & Complicated to want to continue acting?
What every artiste looks up to is for people to
appreciate his or her art. The compliments I received at the premiere and after
actually motivate me to want to continue acting. So aside the passion which is
intrinsic, I have been extrinsically motivated as well...
Was the pay good? Some people say new faces don't get paid.
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| Priscilla Mawuena |
Well... Whatever I did, I did for the passion; but
obviously passion doesn’t put food on my table, does it? So yes, I was paid but
of course not as much as the other popular actors because even in our corporate
jobs and all, the new employees receive lesser pay-checks than the older staff.
So it’s just same with acting too, the greater your demand on the screens the
greater your pay.
Where are you from?
I’m from the Volta Region, Tafi to be precise.
Do you have siblings?
Yes, I am from a family of four; my dad, mum, kid
sister and myself. I love my mother so much because it’s like she single-handedly
took care of me…I’m motherly attached…(laughs)
Is Priscilla married? If not
are you available?
I’m not married…and hey young guys, I am definitely
not searching.
What are your hobbies?
I love reading, swimming and mirror dancing.
Which schools did you attend?
I had my pre-school education at Dolly Memorial at
Labone way back in the 90s; and proceeded to Christian Home to attend my
primary education, then from there to Seven Great Princes Academy for JHS. I had
my senior high education at Ola Girls Senior High School, after which I
enrolled at the University of Ghana where I graduated successfully with majors
in Psychology.
Do you have favourite
actors?
I love all the actors and actresses but I think movies
that have Yvonne Nelson fascinate me the most... and she’s my role model.
Will you act nude if the
money is big?
Errr... hmm, charlie! It’ll depend on the script and
the production house. If it’s a great storyline for a renowned production house
then why not, but I’m not sure I’ll pose nude on any mediocre stage. Lol... I’m
not desperate. Ha hah... Even wait oo, how many times have you seen any of
these celebrated actors go nude in movies, it’s really rare to find that.
Do you have any advice for new
and young actors?
The little advice I have for any young one who wants
to take acting as a profession is that first and foremost, there must be the passion
for it, because if there’s no passion for it then there’s no zeal to want to
commit yourself to the job. And secondly, they should slow down in wanting to
get the money and fame too quickly. When it’s your time to make it big, you’ll
surely reap the benefits.
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