Nollywood actress Tracy Edwin has described her birthday as one of the most memorable moments of her life, citing the overwhelming show of love she receives from colleagues across the entertainment industry.
The actress, who celebrated her last birthday on October 7th said her birthday celebrations are often marked by goodwill messages, social media tributes and affectionate words from both senior and junior colleagues, making the occasion particularly special to her.
“My best experience usually is my birthday because a lot of celebrities, both senior and junior colleagues, always overwhelm me with posts and sweet words,” she said.
Reflecting on her journey in Nollywood, Edwin disclosed that she made her acting debut in 2009 in FIFA Agent, a comedy directed by Afam Okereke and described as a continuation of Osuofia and The World Cup.
According to her, securing the role was not automatic, as she had to audition alongside several other aspiring actors. She noted that the industry in Enugu, where she began her career, placed considerable emphasis on merit, particularly when considering newcomers.
“I was auditioned with many others. During those days in Enugu, most jobs were based on merit, especially for newcomers. At first, it wasn’t easy, but as time went by, I started building self-confidence and boldness. It hasn’t been easy, but so far, God has been faithful,” she said.
On relationships and the challenges of maintaining genuine friendships, Edwin argued that fake friendships were not peculiar to Nollywood but were common across different walks of life.
She attributed the breakdown of many seemingly close relationships to people coming together for the wrong reasons, particularly when selfish interests and expectations of future benefits take precedence over genuine affection.
“One of the many reasons you see a series of besties turning into enemies overnight is because they got together for the wrong reasons,” she said.
The actress observed that some people who should maintain professional relationships instead pursue close friendships because of personal interests, a decision she considers unhealthy.
“A lot of people end up as besties with people they should just do business transactions with and move on. But because of long throat and selfish interest, they decide to keep them for future benefits, which, to me, is very wrong and a no-no,” she added.
On matters of the heart, Edwin acknowledged that emotions could sometimes be difficult to control, but stressed the importance of recognising when a relationship or emotional attachment was heading in the wrong direction.
She said being honest with oneself was necessary when feelings threatened to lead one into situations that should be avoided.
Edwin’s reflections offer a glimpse into her professional journey, the challenges of building a career in Nollywood and her views on navigating personal relationships in an industry where professional and social connections often intersect.
