Nollywood actress and producer Etinosa Idemudia has called on filmmakers to give comic actors the recognition they deserve. In a recent post on X, Etinosa highlighted the challenges of comedy, noting that making people laugh is a tough skill that often goes unappreciated.
She criticized the industry for only praising actors who can deliver emotional performances, particularly those who cry on screen. “Some filmmakers… It’s only when the actor is crying that the actor is deep. The actor is talented,” she wrote. Etinosa emphasized that while many actors can cry, not everyone has the ability to be comedic. “Every actor can cry, but not every actor can be comic. Give comic actors some credit,” she added.
Some Filmmakers lol.. It’s only when the actor is crying that the actor is deep. The actor is talented. Do you know how tough it is to make someone laugh? Do you know how deep that shit is?every actor can cry but not every actor can be comic. Give comic actors some credit df !
— @etinosaofficial (@etinofficial) September 21, 2024
Etinosa’s call for more appreciation of comic actors sheds light on an ongoing issue in Nollywood, where dramatic performances often overshadow comedic ones. Her message is a reminder that making audiences laugh is no easy feat and deserves the same recognition and respect as any other acting genre.
