‘Star Girl’ Erica Nlewedim Reveals Beyoncé Is Her Role Model As She Covers Latizia Magazine’s Latest Issue

As Erica Nlewedim covers Latizia Magazine’s latest issue, the reality TV star, actress and brand influencer talks about her upbringing, lessons learnt as an individual and an actor, her role model, her favourite moments in the spotlight, and what’s next for her.

In the words of the editor:

The Award-winning actress is ready for the year and the future. Like the true gem that she is, Erica has remained one of the most daring stars in the African entertainment sky, there is no denying that she is on her way to greatness. 

Read excerpts from the interview below:

What’s the most exciting thing about being Erica right now? 

The most exciting thing is the fact that I am getting all the work I have always wanted and the fame is making people see all the work I have done before, and recognise my face from previous works.

What are the experiences that shaped who you are today?

Being an only child and growing up alone, and reading books about different things helped me shape my way of thinking. Also, having to be independent from a young age, some rejections and losses in my career also helped me take out time to develop myself to be the best in different areas of my life so that when the fame came, I was ready all round; in my skills as an actor, work ethics, level of experience, carriage and packaging.

What are some of the highlights of your career and some of your least memorable moments?

First ever billboard, lead role in a commercial, winning the award of Miss Photogenic in Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant, getting my first acting role, being a brand ambassador to a leading makeup and cosmetic brand in Nigeria, landing my first ever role in a cinema movie, going to film school and coming out of the big brother house with everyone knowing my name, and since then becoming brand ambassador of top international brands and landing major roles in big budget movies.

Who inspires you in terms of what you do. Who do you look up to and why?

Beyoncé. Even though she is majorly in the music industry she inspires me with her hardwork and how she sets her mind to something and achieves it. She has been working from childhood and she has grown to become the biggest and most respected entertainer in the world. She has literally achieved everything she set her mind to and what got her this far is her drive, working smartly, being disciplined and hardworking. I feel like I can be the biggest in my own field because if she can do it, then I can do it.

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