Thelma Okoduwa Talks About Her Life And Hitting The Screens After A Long Maternity Break

One of the most beautiful Nollywood startlets and mum of two Thelma Okoduwa, who walked down the aisle to marry her sweetheart Onya Ojiji, on the 4th of April 2009 is set to hit the screen again after stepping aside for a very long time.

In a recent interview with Punch, the Edo State born actress and graduate of computer science from university of Port Harcourt opened up on her marriage, motherhood, her career, and new project.

On why she took a break from Nollywood?

I was away from Nollywood for a while because I got married, and I was making babies. I was in Abuja trying to make a home, and also take care of my children. While I was there, I was also working but you know it is not like being in Lagos, which is the hub of entertainment in Nigeria.

After I got married, I felt that my family should come first and I didn’t want to get it wrong. I wanted to be the best mum to my children, and give them the best foundation.”

On how she has been able to strike a balance between her career and marriage?

”I have a very supportive husband who is always there for me.

I also get support from my sisters and nanny. They all give me the assistance that I need. I am from a large but close-knit family. My parents pampered  us while we were growing up.

I am a God-fearing and hard-working woman. I love life, and I love my family so much. My family is the most important thing in my life. I don’t mess with my family.”

What do you do in your spare time?

”When I have the time, I sleep. I also love spending time with my children. I love taking them out. I have two children; my daughter is six and my son is four. I just take things a day at a time, and  I don’t worry about  things that I cannot change.

Who are your role models?

I look up to Joke Silva, and I love RMD. I think RMD has an awesome personality on and off screen. He is a humble man.

How do you like to dress?

Style for me has to do with comfort. I wear whatever makes me comfortable. I don’t follow trends. My favourite designer in Nigeria, is Lanre Da Silva Ajayi.

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