I Wish To Find Love Someday, Bolanle Ninalowo:

Bolanle Ninalowo

Background

My name is Bolanle Ninalowo but I am popularly called Nino. I have seven siblings and I am a native of Ikorodu in Lagos State. I spent the first 15 years of my life in Nigeria. I relocated to Chicagoand I lived there for  15 years. I studied Accounting at Devry University and Marketing at Keller Graduate School of Management, both  in America.

Career

I did use my degree to gain employment in various firms in America and Nigeria, before I decided to pursue my passion for acting. I was once a banker; I worked with Bank One. I was also an accountant at a company called General Growth Properties in Chicago. Upon my return to Nigeria, I worked with Guaranty Trust Bank.



Relocation

I decided to relocate to Nigeria because I had always wanted to pursue my interests in the arts and reconnect with the Nigerian society. That was a major reason why I was glad to observe National Youth Service Corps in Ibadan, Oyo State.

Movies

The first movie I produced was titled Rebirth and it was also my debut screen appearance. It won me the Revelation of the year at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2010. The plot of the movie was woven around HIV awareness and stigmatization of people living with the disease. It was premiered in several cities in the United States of  America. I hope to break into Hollywood very soon and there are plans to actualise it.

Challenges

I do not see challenges because I am very focused and determined. I believe power belongs to God and time and chance happens to all. Adversity causes some men to break and others to break records. The key to success lies is in our hands because we decide our own fate.

Acting

I broke the four-year acting hiatus because I wasn’t successful in other ventures .I have no issues with being typecast or asked to play bad boy roles in movies. I now get more scripts and it is as a result of grace and answered prayers. I am working hard on being the best I can be. I am of the opinion that any producer who casts me in his or her film deems me fit enough to play the role.

Interests

I moved on to other interests after the premiere of my first movie because casting directors and producers turned me down  on account of my body size. I was told I was too big. Aside from acting, I also run a car dealership company which is a family business. My father who has always been a prominent car dealer bequeathed the business to my siblings and me. I once ran a record label called Diesel Music for three years. I recently wound down the label after I returned to acting.

High Points

I am a living testimony of Gods existence and power. I have worked with almost every reputable actor in the industry in just one year. I have also featured in several films that have yet to be released. My acting career is also gradually becoming financially rewarding. I am happy with where I am and things can only get better.

Strength

My selling point is my character and it has brought me this far. I am blessed with an image people find attractive.

Style

My style is simple and I like to be comfortable. I love wearing t-shirts, jeans and my sunshade. I wear sunshades and jewellery all the time.

Relationship

I am not married or in a relationship at the moment. I am very focused and staying off any distractions. Love is a beautiful thing. I wish to find love someday because everyone wants to be loved and appreciated.

Inspiration

I am inspired by success stories. I like to see impossibilities turn into possibilities and dreams come true. PUNCH NEWS