Once upon a time the popular sexist saying was ‘dumb
and blond’. However, with the inroads members of the
fairer sex are making in the post jet age, ‘brainy and
blond’ should be the cliché.
However, welcome to the world of actress, producer and
director, Rukky Sanda, a lady charting a new course in a
male dominated motion picture industry. In just 10
years, the light skinned actress has carved a place for
herself releasing a record 17 movies!
In this chat, sexy Rukky opens up on her career and
latest flick, Dark, which x-rays child mortality among
other issues. She also talks about what it will take a
man to conquer her heart.
Excerpts:
You’d only featured in a couple of movies when you
suddenly branched into producing your own films. Why
the rush into production?
It was a business decision because at that time,
actresses were not well paid. I decided to go into
production because I’d always been a business person. I
think I was one of the first actresses who produced her
own films in Nollywood. I made my debut in 2004 and
produced my first movie in 2005. 10 years have rolled
by ever since.
Tell us your challenges shooting your debut movie?
(Laughter) Some people are still owing me money for
my first movie. In fact, one is still owing me N.8 million.
He’s a fellow producer I gave my master copy. He was
supposed to drop it off somewhere but he dubbed it
behind my back and started selling it to television
stations. By the time I took the movie out, everywhere I
went people said they already had it. To this day, he’s
not been able to come up with the money (more
laughter).
Why don’t you work with executive producers?
I was already doing business when I got into
Nollywood. I mean, I used to sell stuff so I had my own
cash. And obviously mom supported me with a loan
which I later paid back. Starting out I wouldn’t say was
easy because as at 2005, N3 million was a lot of
money. I’ m my executive producer. It’s not like I don’t
believe in executive producer hunting but it is just not
my thing.
Are you making money?
Yes of course; if I’m not making money I wouldn’t be
here. It’s been a blessing and an amazing experience, a
mixed grill to be precise. We’ve had serious issues with
piracy and all of that stuff this year. I actually said
‘Rukky, you’re not doing movies anymore!’ And then I
started focusing on my interior design business. But the
truth is that at the end of the day, I have scripts I have
written which I want to produce. It’s fun anyway but I
don’t think I could ever quit producing movies; I love it
though it’s stressful.
Let’s talk about your movie, Dark, what inspired it?
I was actually writing Walls Within, a romantic comedy
and all of a sudden my creative juices dried up. I think I
was in my room and it was dark. I think that was how I
came up with the title. When I finished writing, I could
barely see what I’d written because I was just scribbling
everywhere. It took me about another whole day to try
and figure out my own handwriting. Dark is something
different. It’s actually not your regular Nollywood
movie; it’s a thriller.
What does style mean to you?
It just means expressing yourself the way you want and
being comfortable in your own skin; it’s all about being
comfortable and happy with yourself.
Which actor would you like to kiss on a movie set?
Sherman Moore.
Have you ever had a crush on an actor?
Yeah… Sherman Moore.
Have you ever had a lesbian pick on you?
No, they can’t hit. I don’t think I’m that approachable.
What’s your ideal kind of man?
A man who will win my heart must be an amazing
person with a good heart. He should be funny and nice
because when I’m happy, everybody’s happy.
Are wedding bells ringing for you anytime soon
Yes, very soon by God’s Grace
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