Rita Dominic, born Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress. She is a winner in the category of Best Actress in a Leading Role (African Movie Academy Award, 2012).
Rita Dominic belongs to the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise region. The youngest child, she grew up in the family of health workers. Her mother worked as a nurse and father was a doctor. Rita studied at the elite Federal Government College in Nigeria prior to entering the University of Port Harcourt. In 1999 she finished the education with a BA-degree in Theater Arts.
From childhood Rita Dominic knew, what she wanted to dedicate life to. Before becoming a famous actress Rita played in the performances at school. Also Dominic gained experience during children's television shows in Imo state. In 1998 Rita made her debut in the film “A time to kill”. Dominic considered to be the most outstanding actress (the City People Awards, 2004). Rita tried her hand in more than 100 Nollywood films.
Rita Dominic belongs to the Royal Waturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise region. The youngest child, she grew up in the family of health workers. Her mother worked as a nurse and father was a doctor. Rita studied at the elite Federal Government College in Nigeria prior to entering the University of Port Harcourt. In 1999 she finished the education with a BA-degree in Theater Arts.
From childhood Rita Dominic knew, what she wanted to dedicate life to. Before becoming a famous actress Rita played in the performances at school. Also Dominic gained experience during children's television shows in Imo state. In 1998 Rita made her debut in the film “A time to kill”. Dominic considered to be the most outstanding actress (the City People Awards, 2004). Rita tried her hand in more than 100 Nollywood films.
In a recent interview broadcasted on Naij, Rita talks extensively about her career and achievements:
The movie titled “Mary” is owned by Mercury Green Point-blank Pictures and Screen Works Media. Mercury Green Point-blank Pictures is a baby company of Danium Energy. I was contracted to act in the film as a lead. I was sent a copy of the script by Mercury Green Point-blank Pictures. And I liked it. So I’ll be working with the film executives Mr Kingsley Ogbor and film Director Afe Olumowe. So I just got signed to be the lead actress in the film and I’m happy about it. What are your expectations from this project?
First and foremost, I need to thank Mercury Green Point-blank Production for considering me for the laudable movie. What’s important to me is the story. I’ve been speaking with the Director, Afe Olumowe and Executive Producer Kingsley Ogbor and they appear to know what the are doing. They seem to have a good team and hopefully, I think we are going to come out with a very good project.
What’s the movie all about? I don’t think that the owners of the movie would want me to divulge the information for now as it’s still in the pipeline, but what I can tell you is that “Mary” is a Christian movie, or should I say a Christian-secular movie. More information will be revealed to you very soon.
Why did you decide to accept the role considering the fact that this movie is not your usual Nollywood secular movie?
It doesn’t matter at all, you know, we have to tell our stories; stories that will change lives the most. Like I said earlier, I find the story quite fun and interesting. It’s something fresh. It’s something I’ve never done before. I’ll be playing two characters! This is going to be a bit of challenge for me but I’m up to the task. Since I started my career, this is the kind of roles I look out for; stories that can stretch me beyond my limit. That’s what I find interesting about the script.
You are sounding like you are too old in this industry?
Not trying to sound too old, but I’ve been doing this for 17 years. This is my 17th year and i think it will get to a point in ones career when you don’t want to accept just any scripts anymore, you become highly selective with the roles you play. You want to be in control through selection. As you get older you just want a movie that will challenge you, and bring out another side of you. That’s what I feel this movie, “Mary” will do for my career.
When is the shoot starting?
We are starting from the first week of next month, and we will be shooting for days.
Is this your first ever Christian role?
Yea it is. Although I’ve acted occasional role as a Christian sister in one or two secular Nollywood movies, but this certainly will be my first full role in a Christian movie.
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