Ghanaian actress Juliet Ibrahim is beginning to get more recognition in Nigeria, thanks to numerous red carpet appearances & that incident criticizing OJB Jezreel’s Fundraising efforts.
In a recent interview with Punch the mixed race actress shed some light (no pun intended) on her personal life, growing up half caste, marrying a quarter caste & the challenges of being mixed in Nollywood.
On Growing up, here’s what the shapely actress had to say:
I am a half-caste and as a child, there was no colour difference- you are just happy with where you are and who you are with. Then, Ghanaians accepted people for who they are. However, I am being told now that I am receiving more favours because of my fair complexion. It seems people now have issues with coloured people.
I am married to a Ghanaian, who is a quarter-caste. His mother is half Lebanese and half Ghanaian. We met several years ago when he was living in the United States of America. I was attracted to his personality and intelligence. We kept in touch and got married three years ago when he relocated to Ghana.
On her challenges in the film industry:
Sometimes, it is related with my colour. The fact that I am of a mixed race makes people think that I receive preferential treatment. That is a huge misconception. There are times my colour is a disadvantage and I cannot get certain roles. They would rather give the role to a dark-skinned actor especially if both parents are dark in the movie. Sometimes, the fair-complexioned actors are cast in the roles of husband snatchers and other bad characters. People don’t know that we go through a lot. It has been very challenging to get a role that can elevate my talent.
Read the rest of her interview HERE
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