Gambian-born Nigerian actress Rosaline Meurer-Churchill, known for her role as Kemi Alesinloye in Ayo Makun’s Merry Men, has shared how she handled sexual harassment in the early days of her career.
In a recent interview with Saturday Sun, the mother of two said, “Luckily for me, I was never harassed in the industry. I am always grateful to God for that.”
She continued, “I think I was just blessed not to have had a hard time entering the industry. It wasn’t a do-or-die for me. The opportunity presented itself and I gave it a shot. Honestly speaking, I never imagined being an actress. If I ever imagined being in the limelight at all, I always pictured modeling. I did modeling while growing up for some Swedish magazines and some kiddies clothing brands but never acted. When I acted for the first time, people were saying “Oh, she’s good; she has it in her; she’s natural.”
Some would say, “A star is born.” So, all of that encouraged me and made me know I was doing something right. I enjoyed playing different roles, dressing up, the glam and glitz of it all, and from there, it just grew in me. I love it more than anything else now.”
Speaking on the impact of motherhood on her personality, Rosaline said it is one of the best feelings ever.
Hear her: “It is magical. It has fueled me in ways I can’t explain, to keep going no matter how exhausted I am. It has made me learn the traits I didn’t know I had. I am more patient, I am more forgiving and I am more prayerful. Motherhood has moulded me into a more responsible woman.”