My father saw acting as prostitution — Uzoamaka Power

Actress Uzoamaka Power, known for her role in The Call of My Life, said on the Tea With Tay podcast that her father’s criticism initially made her afraid to pursue acting. He viewed the profession as prostitution and criticized actresses’ clothing and ability to keep up with their studies. Power said she always believed she would succeed as an actress, while recognizing that her father was trying to protect her and wanted her to choose a more financially secure office job. She also said she does not feel the need to make herself smaller to appear humble and is comfortable acknowledging both her strengths and limitations.