I Married As A Virgin- Biodun Okeowo

 Sexy looking Biodun Okeowo, also known as ‘Omo Butty’ in Nigerian film circuit is the most sexy actress in Yoruba film sector of Nollywood. She is one of the most talented Yoruba-speaking actresses on the scene right now. With eight movies of her own and having featured in close to fifty others, Oshirin is certainly a face to reckon with in the Yoruba movie sector.

The beautiful actress hosted AJIBADE ALABI in her house, set in a cool atmosphere, where she spoke freely about sundry issues.

Biodun: It is God o, Mr. Murphy. Also, I watch what I eat or drink. I also take very good care of my body, I mean my skin.

Biodun: It’s one question I don’t like going deep into for personal reasons. I will only say God has been faithful. I’m fine and cool as you can see. I am a happy woman in all ramifications and the envy of other ladies.

 Biodun: I’m yet to get one and would not like to say much about that. Presently, I’ll like to remain mute on my marital status but the glaring truth is that I’m not single.

Biodun: It simply means I have a man in my life. But what I am not ready to disclose are details about him. I am not single because I have a man. Please don’t ask me any further question on this. I am a very happy woman in love with a man in my life.

Biodun: I won’t break someone else’s home because I don’t want mine to be broken as well. But then, man proposes and God disposes. No one can decide for God. We can only pray fervently for our wishes. But one thing I don’t joke with is my happiness.

Biodun: It is saddening that pre-marital sex has taken over our time. In the past, most of our men would disassociate themselves from girls who have been deflowered outside wedlock. Then, a woman’s virginity was her pride, but times have changed. I am not happy about it. Maybe we should blame civilization or modernization for this. I pray for God’s intervention in this era.

With the way she spoke, you will be tempted to ask her if she was a virgin before she got married and as if she was reading through your mind, she dropped the “bombshell”.

Biodun: And if you must know, I married as a virgin. I think I have said this in a recent interview I granted one of the national newspapers, and I am repeating it again. Because when the interview was out, many people called to ask me if actually I said that. Yes I am repeating it again. I married as a virgin, case closed!

Biodun: My first experience was full of fear, uncertainty, pain and alas! I loved it at the end.

You may be surprised that this Abeokuta-Ogun State born actress is a vegetarian.

Biodun: I have been a vegetarian for many years now and the reason is not far-fetched. I have the tendency to be overweight, so I’m seriously checking it in order not to lose my figure.

Biodun: I’ve not gotten a script from that sector yet. Besides, I have my own films to produce too and ever since I started, I have never had reasons to invite an English actor or actress, so it is a two-way thing.

Biodun: My dad was an actor before he became a Prophet. So, he did not object to it, but my mother was afraid because many people told her that I would have to go diabolical to make it in the industry. Also, the fear of losing me, her simple and God-fearing daughter, to some worldly things made her object. But later, I was able to convince her that all I needed was her prayers. And being a prayer warrior, God answered her prayers and the rest is history.

The Glitters: You have acted many romantic and sensual roles. How do you think your children will feel when they see their mum in sensual roles?

Biodun: I have been thinking about that recently. My kids are growing fast and are very intelligent. For their sake, I am trying not to act such roles, but at the same time, I have to interpret my roles very well, especially if it is a movie I am producing. I also censor the movies they watch, be it mine or other films.

Acting is make-believe and there’s this general belief that saddens my heart, and that is the belief that Nollywood does not deliver sexual roles well enough in graphic detail.

Our fans often forget that we are Africans, we have a culture that needs to be inculcated into our movies and that is what Biodun Okeowo is working on.

Biodun: I don’t agree. It depends on how hardworking each individual is in the industry. But if you say female artistes are more favored than their male artistes, then I’ll say you are right.

Biodun: I’ve not really travelled far and wide to know much about other film industries, but I know that we’ve improved greatly.

Biodun: Well, as a public figure, I try as much as possible to be calm and respectful, but some men can be annoying.

Biodun: Some can go as far as taking a bet on you, staking a bet that they can get you or do things to you. And when they must have taken this bet, they can go to any length to get down with you, all in abid to win a bet or prove to their friends that they could get you. But when you are wise and don’t fall for their money or enticements, you become their enemy. They label you all sorts of names and they would do everything in their power to run you down. This can be very annoying and capable of making one to be rude sometimes.

Biodun: I guess that was when one unpopular magazine wrote that I owed Iyabo Ojo some money when I never owed her any money. I hardly buy things on credit. Instead, I’d rather deposit some money and wait until the full payment is made up. So, the story was rather amusing to me because that is something I don’t do. But honestly, false and scandalous stories don’t bother me because when I decided to pick this job, I knew such things would be written about me. Every day, something, true or false, must be written about a known person, and over time, I have grown to love being talked about.

The secret is to read and flip aside the unwholesome ones and carry on with your normal life. And if it is too detrimental to your career, then you can seek redress in the court of law.

Biodun: I have done eight movies till date. Though my best is yet to come, but if I have to pick one very close to my heart, it would be my latest film, ‘Ore’.”