Annes Anaekwe, fondly known as Finest is a Nollywood super screen diva. She was born and bred in Ilorin, Kwara State. She attended University of Ilorin and today, she is an actress. In this interview with ADAEZE AMOS, she talked about her love for her career and the misconception people have about her.

Aside from passion which many actresses hammer on for joining Nollywood or movie world, what other thing(s) gingered you into acting?

I don’t think there is any other reason I’m into acting other than the passion I have for it. If not for passion, I should have diverted into something else. I have huge passion for acting; that is the reason I can endure all the odds that come with it. Then, of course, another reason is fame which comes with it.

Name the movies you have starred in?

I have starred in so many movies, but let me mention a few I can remember for now: Desperate Baby Mama, Mr. Right, The Prodigal, Cross of Men, Wounded Harmony, Angel I see and Blood Enemies, to mention but a few.

What are the lapses in Nollywood you would wish to talk about?

First, I wish that there would be guild that would be screening the kind of movies being released to the market. Not everyone should be qualified to be a producer or a writer because the bad movies are rubbing negatively on our industry.

If you weren’t acting, what would you have loved to do?

Hmm, maybe, I would have been a lawyer (giggles).

What thrills you most in what you do as an actress?

What actually thrills me most about my acting career is having fun and being paid for it. My job is like a hobby and that’s the fact.

What puts you off in the acting world?

The fact that people think that actresses cannot keep good homes or be loyal wives! I wonder why they reason that way.

What was the craziest thing a male fan has ever done to you?

I never had such a crazy experience before. I’m always loving and cool around my male fans.

What was the most scandalous story ever written about you?

That I was dating a director and I fought my friend because of him. That was very scan- dalous because it never happened.

Fashion is all about flaunting your good sides if need be and covering your flaws. What part of you do you flaunt proudly?

I wouldn’t mind flaunting my legs, shoulders and virtually all parts of my body, but I wouldn’t want to appear completely naked. I dress decently sexy.

What are the qualities of your ideal man?

My ideal man must be god-fearing, taller than I am, comfortable and romantic (laughs).

What is that fashion item you wouldn’t mind spending a fortune on?

Shoes, I love them a lot. The Bible says your legs would take you to where your success is, and without good shoes, you won’t get there (giggles).

What is the misconception people have about you?

People judge me by my looks; most times they think I can’t cook. Sometimes, they believe I don’t stay faithful to a man.

When you had a heart break, what did you do right to wriggle out of the pains?

I started internet dating; that really helped me to sooth my broken heart.