Terry Pheto

"The world is definitely a better place when you’re older and I must admit, growing older has been great to me."

"Africa has no representative in terms of a global, leading actress in Hollywood and my main goal is to fill that space."

"Being a woman is… a journey of self-discovery where at times we underestimate our power."

"The entertainment industry is big enough to fit everyone in it as we all have different roles to play. I never get why there are always comparisons when it comes to us female celebrities; it’s completely unnecessary."

"When something big happens in my career, something else in my private life goes wrong."

"You can never be given too much to handle. God always has a plan."

"It is important to have someone in your life with more life experience, who can answer your questions and guide you. We all need teachers. You should never stop learning."

"You need a clear vision of what you want. Even if you can’t articulate it well, a clear vision will help you focus. Sometimes people don’t achieve much because there is no destination. You need to direct yourself there."

"Money changes lives; I know what it can do. I work hard because I want it. Don’t let money threaten you or it will control you."

"What’s important is that we need to tell our stories and not wait for Hollywood to be our savior."

"There are so many African stories to tell the world and we need to be the ones that make that happen."

"Treat the industry with respect."

"We need to be protective of our industry as well. What’s important is that as an industry we are responsible for telling stories that shape the next generation. Our responsibility should be to foster their opportunities and help them to grow."

"I think people will resonate with the idea of using love as a weapon of choice and fall in love with the story."