Eberechukwu Nwizu known as Bayray Mcwinzu started her journey in the movie industry after winning the third edition of the Amstel Malta Box Office in 2007. She was able to hold her own until an experience put her off the scene.
But Bayray is back, displaying versatility and unconventional role interpretations. In this interview she tells her story of defeat and triumph and many more
How has the journey been so far for you and why were you off the scene for some time?
I had to attend to some personal issues. Besides that, I took two years off and came back late last year. Funny enough, the first film I did just got a ZAFAA UK nomination. With that, God has wiped away my tears.
What tears?
Tears of not working for a while. Not working for some time got to me emotionally down. Anyone who knows me knows I am passionate about what I do. Acting is my life. Before I won AMBO, I worked for at least ten years with my mother. I started off on this job at the age of twelve. Even as a young person, I knew I wanted to be an actress, I knew I wanted to be on stage.
But as a child I was helping my mum out. She was a barrister and owned a law firm. Looking back now, I am glad I went through all that because it has given me a business edge. All those tears were not wasted they were tears for the future to come.
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