Ruth Eze, a stunning and voluptuous Nollywood actress, has steadily grown to become one of the most sought-after faces in epic films. About ten years ago, she began her adventure into the film industry, and ever since, she has been a formidable force. Ruthy, as she is affectionately known, talks about her experiences and accomplishments as a well-known face in this interview with The Entertainer. She also discusses her goals to tie the knot before the end of 2024.
What are your expectations for the rest half of 2024?
I am grateful to God for the first half of the year. It has been a smooth ride. For this second half, I want more. I am actually working on two projects. One is my production house and my movie production company. I want to do more movies and also settle down with any man I love before the end of 2024.
Are you saying we should get ready to buy Asoebi? Any marriage plans in the pipeline?
(Laughs). My sister, honestly none yet but God will surely bring one my way soon. I am open to marriage and hopeful that it will happen this year.
How do you deal with heartbreak? Can you share your last heartbreak experience?
I am a hard lover, before you break my heart I would have long moved on. I love effortlessly and also move on swiftly. No hard feelings.
Who is your celebrity crush?
I think my celebrity crush is married. His name is Deyemi Okanlawon. I love that guy with everything in me (laughs). He is my perfect spec; tall, dark, handsome and very talented.
As a curvaceous lady, what are the day-to-day challenges you encounter?
Men and ladies alike always stare at my boobs. Sometimes it becomes embarrassing but I also enjoy the attention. It’s God’s special gift. I didn’t buy it if you know what I mean.
Do you sometimes wish you were not as busty as you are?
Well, yes because lesbians disturb me a lot because of my big boobs. I am sick and tired of their harassment. I don’t do women or girls please, I am straight (laughs).
How do you deal with their sexual advances?
I try as much as I can not to be rude. I just say, ‘Sorry, I am not interested. Thank you and God bless.’ Then I move on.
Before shooting a movie role, how do you prepare yourself to take on the character, especially those tedious types?
I read my script well. I don’t joke with that. I forget who Ruth Eze is and I put on that character given to me and nail it! Acting has been a part of me since secondary school when we did stage drama. I love it when I am on set.
At what point in your life did you settle into acting as a career?
I had to pursue my dream of being an actress when I realised I was not happy or fulfilled as a banker. I resigned from being a banker to become an actor. Officially, I have been acting for about 10 years now and it has been fulfilling.
What inspires you as an actor?
I get inspired by the things that I see happening around me. My everyday experience with people inspires me too.
Has fame changed anything about you or deprived you of anything?
Well, I will say a little. I am still a very loyal and loving person. But now I cannot associate with people like I did before I became known. Fame has deprived me of the freedom to freely enter into a market to get exactly what I want.
You were recently on the same set with film lord, Frederick Leonard. What was it like working with him?
It was a mind-blowing experience. I love working with Frederick because I learn a lot from him. He is a teacher and if you listen to him attentively, you will learn a lot. Frederick is strong-willed and very solid. He’s original and so loving if you understand him.
Are you as petty as not posting your friend’s birthday on Instagram, because he or she didn’t post you on yours?
Yes oh! You do me, I do you. If you celebrate me, I will also celebrate you. It’s good to celebrate someone when they’re alive, not when they are dead you start typing RIP everywhere.
It has been alleged by some of your colleagues that the industry is filled with diabolical people. How true is that?
Very true. Some Nollywood practitioners, especially those in the Eastern part are pure witches. Most of them are diabolical and wicked. Everybody is scared of everybody. It is very crazy. Jealousy and hatred have become the order of the day just because of movie roles. It has eaten so deep into the system. Even eating on location has become a big issue. There is no actor in Nollywood, especially in Asaba (Delta State), that one would buy food for on set and they would eat. Everybody is scared, because of how dangerous that side is. When one goes for any production, one is usually scared. So, in order to be careful, one has to buy one’s food. It is only God that is protecting His people.
What would make you more fulfilled in your career?
That would be when I work with Funke Akindele and Broz A.Y Makun. I will be fulfilled in my career. I am still hopeful that it will come to pass someday.
Looking back at your life and career, what do you think you did wrong that you would like to make right given the opportunity?
A lot. I don’t want to talk about it because I know such opportunities won’t come again.
What makes you happy?
My job and my family.
