Why I am crushing on Jim Iyke-Plus-size actress, Mary John open up

Mary John is a beautiful plus-size actress cum social media influencer. The Bayelsa State Indigene who is the second child in a family of nine in this interview narrated her sojourn in Nollywood, her love life and other personal issues.

How would you describe yourself and personality?

I am strong and determined woman. I also see myself as a goal getter. Mary is fun- loving and easy going lady.

How long have you being acting and how it been?

Professional 6 years but I have been on and off. Because of my other activities and businesses.

To be honest, in 2018 I became pregnant so I had to stop filming for 2years.

How’s the baby doing?

He is doing very well. Thanks. He clocked three few months ago.

So, how has it being? What are some of challenges you have been facing in the industry?

Coming to the industry isn’t easy at all; you have to put in some extra work. To me, I am not all about the everyday movies. If I have 2 good movies a month that’s okay for me. However, I am okay and doing fine. There is no challenge that I can’t handle.

You took a break to have your baby, when you returned did you feel you missed out a lot?

Yes I felt it but seeing my baby’s smile I feel he is also worth the break. My baby’s smile s worth everything and more…

How does your husband react seeing you play romantic roles in movies?

Please skip this. I don’t want to talk about this.

As a plus size TV star, what are the issues you encounter on set and off set?

For the kind of body I have, men were all over me but due to the determination and the drive I have I didn’t give them the opportunity. I knew what I wanted, so I just waved out all the temptations that came my way. Many were coming for the body not because they were in love with me, but as an experienced woman, I know what I wanted and I stood my ground.

Any recent embarrassing encounter?

Ah! A lot but the recent one was this fateful day that I was walking on the road and people starting taking pictures of my butt and they shouting that it was too big. It was funny and embarrassing at same time but we move.

What were your parents’ reactions when you opted to join Nollywood?

At first my dad wasn’t in support but when my movies began to show on African magic and his friends and family members gather to see the movies he became a fan.

What are the main difficulties people of plus size experience?

I can’t speak for anyone else because people face their own challenges. For me, none because, I carry myself with so much pride. I’m me and I will never want to be anyone else

If given a chance would you like to go under the knife for your body?

Yes oh. Just to remove belly fat, no additions or subtractions from any other part of my body.

Looking back what are your regrets?

The only regret is that I got involved in a business that almost got me into depression.

Can you mention names of recent movies done?

Adaku is out, Perfect Game is a series and its coming out soon. Perfect Marriage coming out soon too. It was nominated for NON awards. Other My recent jobs aren’t out yet.

What would you say is your unique selling point?

My eyes but people will say Mary is liar that it is my bumbum. I’ll always choose my eyes and voice any time.

What turn you on/off in relationship?

My turn on will be a responsible, caring, God fearing man who allows his woman to be herself at all time. A man who understands the “word” Respect.

My turn off will be an uptight man who thinks he owns the world. A man who does not understand that a woman too can be busy. Some men are so insecure that when she doesn’t take his calls she’s with another man. That is a big turn off for me.

What kind of movie would you reject, even if the pay is enticing?

To go completely nude is a No! No!

But you can play romantic roles?

Yes but it shouldn’t be too deep.

Who is your celebrity crush?

Will Smith. I love him and in Nollywood Jim Iyke, I too love that guy oh. His gangster game should be studied in Harvard.

Who are those stars you’re looking forward to act alongside?

In Nollywood Funke Akindele because she’s a strong woman with a funny character. She is a wife, producer, director and a business mogul. I respect her so much. Mercy Johnson too and Genevieve. For Mothers the likes of Joke Sylvia (Respect), Ebelle Okaro, my list long but I really do love these strong women.

Aside acting, what else do you do?

I am a plus size model, an interior decorator. I am also into real estate, a social media influencer and open for business collaborations. Any legit business am up for it.

Can you tell us more about your educational background?

My educational story is very deep. My mates wrote jamb once but mine was 4 times. Well not because I am not brilliant but didn’t know the forces behind me not passing. However, the last one I wrote JAMB, I got admission into a private polytechnic and I studied performing and media act. That was how I started my career as an actor.