Models

"Well I don't think any two different people can be compared, because for me as you see on my list I've worked with so many different kinds of directors, that I never try to compare two people. I think they are individuals, and because of their upbringing and background they become the way they are and it also affects what they want to say in a movie, I think that's the interesting part, to see the differences in them."

"I’m very honest to my work, to myself and my audience. I never pretend I am something I am not. And when I play a part, I always give it as much as I can. That’s honesty too. I’m proud of being me."

"My first dream was to be a hairdresser, then a model."

"I have nothing against commercial films, but if you’re in a movie, [and] you feel the script and everything else about it has no meaning – it’s just another production that the boss can add to his list – I don’t think you should do it."

"I have done all kinds of scripts, but I prefer working on dramas. They give me room to really act. Comedies are fun to work on, but I don’t get much satisfaction from them."

"Comedies are written for men, and the women just stand around. But I do like the audience reaction to comedies. When they laugh, I feel good. You don’t get that sort of pleasure from making dramas."

"Many people have the misconception that a pretty girl can only be a ‘vase’ in a film. I want people to consider me not just to be a film star, but someone who knows about acting."

"At that time, she didn’t have much ambition for her acting career, because of the kind of roles she was offered. I noticed that, if given a lot of dialogue, she would become very nervous; then I cut most of her lines, so she could concentrate on her body language, which is something she was very good at."

"Yet “Maggie” (as her fans affectionately call her) stands out against western clichés about Chinese actresses. No Orientalist fantasy, she is a modern Hong Kong woman, a complex mirror image of post-colonial dilemmas: displacement, racist misrepresentation and partial loss of cultural identity (she speaks English better than she can read Chinese characters). Unlike such mainland stars as Gong Li and Siqin Gaowa, she has never formally trained as an actress and her acting depends more on emotion than technique."

"I used to be an actress. After being away from film sets for 12 years, I no longer deserve to be called an actress!"

"To be honest, I really think a lot of Hong Kong actors/actresses aren't interested in European movies."

"I like the idea of writing and directing something. That would be my goal in life. But that would not be in the near future. I would have to write and direct at the same time because I don't think anyone could give me a script that I would want to direct."

"In Africa, we are very spiritual: here, if you talk about God, it's considered an affront. Even Catholics are afraid to say they are. France and Belgium are among the few countries in Europe to have a discourse on the veil."

"A couple weeks ago I officially joined the @rocnation management family! It’s been overwhelming to see your reaction to the news since I announced it two days ago and to see what this means to so many of you! All your messages really touched my heart. I’m excited for this new adventure, @kailynash my badass manager and I am soooo ready and excited to build the foundations of our wildest dreams. I feel unbelievably blessed to be where I am in my life right now and it’s all thanks to your support. Cheers to all of you to female energy and team work. Let’s goo."

"I have to sacrifice my privacy for a greater cause."

"I want to be an example of a Black woman who succeeded on her own, against all odds."

"Don’t fall for anyone’s hype. Be honest with yourself and keep working."

"Your innocence will always defend you no matter how low you go."

"In all your efforts, crown it with prayer for the required discipline and favour."

"I’d just like to encourage everyone who is on their path to whatever they believe in to be steadfast, keep learning, be comfortable with the possibility of failing at it. That’s the only way you’ll dare to pursue anything."

"Experience is the best teacher and devotion to God will take you much farther than anyone will ever do."

"It was my dream to win the coveted title. But I was not sure I could make it simply because I knew that the contest was very tight and each of us had the same aim,”"

"I will not answer that question. I will pass"

"The truth of the matter is that we are no longer together. Our journey ended. That is all I can say for now but I will write a book and give more details on the matter. I will inform you when the book is out ."

"The hopes and aspirations of the Rwandan youth today and admired the work that FORA is involved in to make this a reality"

"It is a place that drives community conversations about the past, peace and reconciliation"

"Sometimes when you are blessed it’s only fair to help and bless others, some people call it paying forward, in my opinion anything to make the world a better place."

"What on earth am I here for, what is His purpose for my life? Hopefully, I can fulfill it."

"One passion that I have is helping young girls to be well-rounded individuals, helping them believe in themselves and their potentials while buttressing the points about the importance of the values that the family and educational system offer them. I work with girls to see that they are prepared for the future in which the world needs all of its citizens to be"

"A lot of young girls got pregnant at a young age just like me and they gave up. I just want to encourage them that this is not the end of the world; you can do so many things. It is never late to go back to school. Age is just a number, your child will grow up to love and appreciate you. Even if it is not school, learn how to do something, empower yourself."

"When you love someone, it is hard to fall out. You cannot fall in love today and fall out of love tomorrow. Love is strong. Before you tell somebody you love him, you have to be sure."

"Always try to aim higher because I too have flaws. So don’t try to be like me, or just take the good parts of me and mimic that part and be better at that. I want to do better than my role models too."

"I think if you know what you are looking for in a life partner, you will get it right in marriage. Some people discover this early in life while some others don’t. But, when you do, societal pressure won’t get to you. Some people get married at 18 and some at 60. With everyone running their own race in life, there is no need to compete with them.You have to be confident and with God by your side, you will remain on the right track."

"As an actor, you are required to immerse yourself into a role, so much that you can’t afford to have any airs and graces.If I have to play a market woman for instance, I would have to portray such a role as naturally as possible. In doing this, I would have to let go of the ex-beauty queen or diva toga."

"I am comfortable with who I am, good or bad, I accept myself for who and what I am and I wouldn’t change a thing. I was brought up to appreciate what God has done for me or what he has used people to do for me, I am just grateful to God the way I am."

"Regrets hold you back; you just have to forge forward"

"I think it is a good thing to laugh a lot, isn’t it?, I mean I’m a jolly good person, I find humour in things and I have no reservations laughing so there you have it. As I go older I would rather have wrinkles from laughing than from frowning."

"Acting was always something I wanted to do, I remember playing a school teacher in a church play when I was young. I had so much fun doing that, so when the opportunity came up I took it."

"People forget that acting is all about assuming a character. We are in the make-belief industry and we have to be professional."

"Sexual harassment is everywhere. It’s in every sector. The only reason it is pronounced in the movie industry is because of the media"

"Helping the younger generation brings joy to me because I’m just like every normal young person. I’m a person that discovered herself early in life. Thus, my NGO helps younger people to know what they want to do in life, to help them positively and being fulfilled doing it."

"My kind of man is the type that enjoys togetherness, very hardworking, loving, patient and understanding. I love freedom, especially freedom of expression. My kind of man would give me that liberty to say all and of course, he would trust me."

"Do children dress to seduce? So, why are they usually victims of sexual abuse? And when I mean children, I mean both male and female, so it’s not about the ladies. Some insane people just use dressing as an excuse to execute their evil act. You must have been nursing the idea to do something before you eventually do it. So, I would advise we guide our minds diligently and make sure whatever we find ourselves doing should be things we are proud of and things that would promote Nigeria for good."

"But usually, early exposure to sex as a child affects one’s life when matured. Most times, ladies who are abused as a child, tend to stay off men completely or they are often being with men. It’s depends on the personality of the person."

"I have always believed that one of the biggest problems we have in Nigeria is having the wrong orientation, the wrong mindset towards life, which has aided corruption, high crime rate and an increase in unemployment. Our youths have misplacement of priority and most of them are lazy both in reasoning and creativity, they just want to get quick money. Self-discovery is a major key in accomplishing great things in life and through my NGO."

"Children should be off the street, so that they can focus on education; unemployed youths/ parents should be trained on skills that would help to improve their standard of living"

"I have been so anxious to return to what gives me joy most. Giving back to fellow youths has been my hobby and the break cannot stop me from doing this."

"No matter how little, please make sure you are a source of blessing an inspiration to someone around you"

"Seeing the IDPs malnourished and uncared for, especially the children, gave me sleepless nights. I really wanted to do something for them. Now, I am happy for making these donations to them through the Jewel Empowerment Foundation."

"I'd be honest with every man or woman who wants to be successful."