Nollywood actress and filmmaker Etinosa Idemudia has stirred conversations online after revealing that acting is far more demanding than engineering. The actress, who holds a degree in Engineering, opened up about her experience during an interview on the Bold Enough To Say It podcast, where she compared her two career paths and explained why acting requires much more from her emotionally and mentally.
Etinosa, known for her wit and outspoken personality, said that while engineering provided her with structure and predictability, acting pushes her into unfamiliar emotional territories and often demands intense preparation and long working hours. “I have been an engineer and I have been an actor, no offence to my colleagues in the engineering world but I dare say that being an actor is much more tasking. It’s a crazy kind of work. It’s a mad person’s work. Don’t let those people that close by 5 p.m. come and insult us,” she said.
According to her, acting requires a unique kind of resilience, as it involves immersing oneself in multiple roles while maintaining creativity and emotional balance. Unlike engineering, where tasks follow a set process, Etinosa explained that acting involves constantly adapting to new characters, settings, and personalities. She added that many people underestimate how much mental energy goes into performing before the camera and bringing characters to life.
Her comments have since sparked reactions from fans and industry peers, many of whom agree that the entertainment industry often goes underappreciated despite the level of effort it demands. Etinosa’s statement sheds light on the emotional toll and discipline required to thrive in Nollywood, one of the busiest film industries in the world.
Through her journey from engineering to acting, Etinosa Idemudia continues to inspire others to pursue their passions, proving that creativity, when matched with dedication, can be just as challenging and rewarding as any technical profession.
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