Nollywood actor and producer, Deyemi Okanlawon, disclosed that fame was not his primary motivation for entering the entertainment industry.
The thespian, who switched from engineering to the entertainment industry, explained that he came into the industry to “do the work,” stressing that “fame was the collateral upside.”
Speaking in the latest episode of Celebrity Quickies, Deyemi said: “To be honest, I didn’t know this side of fame. I didn’t come into the industry to be famous. I came to do the work and the collateral upside of doing the work was fame. So, I quickly adapted with the understanding that it is just part of the job.
“In fact, I try to remove that from my head to help me stay grounded.”
Reflecting on his journey, Deyemi admitted that his only regret was not starting his acting career earlier.
The actor also revealed his admiration for Hollywood actresses Viola Davis and Meryl Streep, expressing his desire to go on dates with them.
