Shine Rosman
Nollywood actress, Shine Rosman, has criticised some filmmakers in the Nigerian movie industry for allegedly placing more value on beauty than acting talent when casting actresses.
Speaking on a recent episode of the Baaj and Paul podcast, Shine claimed that the growing focus on physical appearance is affecting genuine talent in Nollywood.
According to her, many actresses are now undergoing cosmetic surgeries to improve their looks and body shapes because of the pressure to meet industry standards.
“Majority of Nollywood filmmakers prioritise beauty over talent. There are good directors who regard only talent but to be honest, the majority prefer beauty to talent. That is why you see a lot of movie stars doing surgeries to enhance their bodies,” she said.
Shine added that beauty has become overly glorified not only in Nollywood but also in Nigerian society, with some people missing out on opportunities because they do not wear makeup or undergo procedures such as Brazilian Butt Lift (BBL).
She further alleged that some actresses without the required talent are using their physical appearance to secure movie roles.
The actress urged filmmakers and other stakeholders in the industry to focus more on talent in order to protect the future of the Nigerian movie industry.