Veteran Nollywood actress Gloria Young has revealed how she stopped some actresses in the industry from working on their bodies through surgeries.
The new trend amongst women in the industry is cosmetic surgery. A lot of Nigerian industry players have either enhanced their butts or their boobs in a series of surgeries.
In an interview with Sunday Beats, actress Gloria Young stated that a lot of people undergo cosmetic surgeries to achieve a curvy look to impress others. She expressed concern over the new trend saying that most women have refused to love themselves.
“They are trying to impress others. I don’t understand what they mean by ‘they are doing it for themselves. If a woman loves herself, she will stick to what God gave to her and make the best out of it. Dress appropriately. I have actually stopped a few of my colleagues from ‘going under the knife. It is totally wrong. It will become a habit that will be hard to stop.”
“Also, it is the money going down the drain which could be used for something else. There are many hungry people out there, yet these women are using that money to give themselves extra butt. That is their business anyway.”
“I have always been a big person and it has never stopped me from working. I am still working on my weight because of my health. I may be getting more elderly women’s roles now but it is because I am not a small girl. In this day and age, people must realize that there are roles for everybody. But, we are in the glamour age where everyone wants to look slim.
“The camera has to like the actress, including the producers and directors. So, it may seem like they prefer slimmer people. However, one also needs to be talented to stay up there (in their career). It is not just about looks but also what one can deliver.”
