Canadian-based Nigerian film maker cum
actress, Vivian Williams whose debut movie, “Unveil” hit the
cinemas across the country yesterday, has declared that she's not
only in Nollywood to stay but also, to realize her dream of becoming
one of the leading film makers in the country.
The mother of four, who flew into the
country last week ahead of yesterday's release of her film in the
cinemas also, expressed enthusiasm, starring alongside notable actors
such as Olu Jacobs, Hon Desmond Elliot, Rachel Oniga and Yvonne
Jegede in her debut movie, which has been widely described as
'suspense-filled and “gbedulicious. ” Other stars in the movie
are Victor Olaotan, Bola Ninolowo and Emeka Duru.
Previewing the movie to the press last
week, at Lancelot Imasuen's office in Surulere, Vivian said, Ünveil”
which is directed by Robert Peters is based on a true life story. She
added that the movie was shot in North America and Nigeria.
The story follows an ambitious young
woman(Meg) who left Nigeria in search of a better future in North
America. After several years of struggling to make ends meet, she
decides to return to Nigeria with the hope of reconnecting with her
family. In the process, a jealous paternal uncle, while trying to get
back at Meg’s mother (Rachel Oniga), who had scorned him, decides
to open up a long family secret, which he had kept away from his
brother, that Meg is not his daughter. The movie also explores other
themes such as betrayal, armed robbery and deceit.
Interestingly, Vivian, who played the
lead role in “Unveil|” works in the medical profession. She said,
she started acting right from childhood, acting in church and in her
school. “Medical profession is something I used to substitute for
my not studying Theatre Arts. But the urge to be an actress never
left me,” Vivian narrated.
Vivian said, even though she's not in a
hurry to relocate to Nigeria, she's in Nollywood to stay. “ I will
always come home and work and go back to Canada,”she said.
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