Having been in the movie industry for over a
decade, Temitayo Odueke, popularly known as
Sikiratu Sindodo, has had her fair share of
scandal and negative press. In this interview
with TAYO GESINDE, the mother of one said she took the
negative publicity as the price to pay for stardom and as a
result, never allowed it to get to her. She also spoke on her
fashion preferences and the qualities she wants in a man.
Excerpts: Foray into acting
I never knew that I was going to act at all, my parents
wanted me to study Law or Mass Communication.
However, shortly after I finished my Senior School
Certificate Examination, my friend came to my house and
told me that an audition was taking place in Charles
Novia’s office at Adeniran Ogunsanya, Surulere. When I got
to the audition I did well and was asked to play the role of a
hired assassin for Segun Arinze, the movie was titled
HIRED ASSASSIN. I was given about six scenes to do.
When Segun Arinze discovered that I was a Yoruba girl, he
told me to hook up with a lady, I did and she invited me to
her location. That was how I started getting roles, extras,
party scene and all that until Sikiratu Sindodo brought me
into limelight. When I joined the industry, all I wanted to do
was to act and impress all the people around me, I never
thought about money at all. Acting, I discovered, was my
passion. I can’t do any other thing aside acting, I will act
and act a million times. All my movies are my favourites
because as an actress, I have to play any role assigned to
me, so I like all the characters that I played in all my
movies.
Definition of style
I believe that style has to do with your attitude and
carriage. Your attitude, manner of approach, carriage and
how you appear the first time people meet you, says a lot
about your style. I love to look good at all times. My mood
and the occasion I’m attending usually determine my
mode of dressing. In one sentence, my style is simple and
classy.
Beauty
regimen
Nothing
much. I just
make sure I
drink plenty
water first
thing in the
morning. I
am not really
a make-up
person. I
only use it
when it is
necessary. I
use Black
Up, Mac and
Mary Kay
beauty
products.
Favourite
designers
Michael
Kors,
Christian
Louboutin,
Zara and
Armani Exchange
Choice of accessories
I use any nice accessory that I like. I don’t care whether it
is branded or not. Once I like it, I go for it.
Favourite colours
Red and royal blue. I feel comfortable in both colours.
Favourite perfumes
Chloe and Euphoria (Ck)
Accessory I can’t do without when going out
My wristwatch.
Fashion icons
I don’t think I have any. I admire anyone who dresses well.
Most expensive item in my wardrobe
My Rolex wrist watch. It was given to me as a gift.
Secret of my beauty
Sleep. Any opportunity that I have, I use it to sleep. When
one sleeps well, then, one is bound to look and feel
beautiful.
Special treat
I go out with my man to a cool, calm and cozy place.
Opinion on toning
Different people with different opinions on how they want
their skin to look like. As for me, I do use cream on my
body.
On
provocative dressing
I believe if you have it, flaunt it. The world is a global
village so everyone can see what is happening in the
western world. It is what they are wearing there that we
are wearing too. Although some clothes are outrageous,
there is nothing anyone can do about that because you
can’t choose what other people can wear.
On cosmetic surgery
That for me is a no go area. I can’t go to that extreme.
Moreover, other than my height (I wish I were taller) there
is nothing I will like to change about myself.
What I can’t be caught dead wearing
Nothing that I can think of.
Greatest physical asset
My boobs of course!
Keeping fit
I am a lazy person so I do not exercise. I also don’t go to
the gym because I don’t like stress at all. But I thank God
because I am healthy. Indeed, acting on its own is an
exercise so there is no need for me to do more.
My hair and nails.
I do all kinds of hairstyles but for the past one week, I had
this traditional weaving (suku didi) on because of the heat.
As for nails, I don’t joke with them. In fact, my nails are
drop dead gorgeous each time you come across me.
Pains and gains of being a celebrity
The pains are that; negative things are said and written
about us and the loss of one’s privacy. The gains on the
other hand are that people recognise us wherever we go
and we are accorded preferential treatment most times.
How I cope with advances from male fans
I don’t have any problem with them so far they don’t go
beyond their bounds. I relate with many of them as friends
and we get along well together.
On scandals and negative press
I didn’t let the scandals get to me because I saw them as
the price to pay for stardom. That really helped me to cope
with all the negative publicity. I think I have kept a low
profile in the last three years or thereabout.
How I spent Valentine’s Day
I was on set throughout that day till late in the evening. I
later went to Ember Creek on Awolowo Road to celebrate
Val with the movie ambassadors.
On when I intend to tie the knot
When God says it is time, I will get married. I want to
marry a man who will love me for who I am, with my flaws
and all. And of course, he has to be good looking.
Advice to upcoming actors.
They should be focused and pay attention to whatever they
want to do. They should also be prayerful. I know that with
time, they will get there. Once you are good, you will surely
get to the top.
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