Funke Akindele recounts how she was overlooked earlier in her career for being ‘ugly’

Funke Akindele is one of the most prominent thespians who have revolutionized the movie industry in recent times.

The actress in a recent interview with media personality, Toke Makinwa has stated that she was overlooked earlier in her career for being ugly.

During the session, the renowned thespian recalled that actress Iyabo Ojo helped her several times during her altercations with filmmakers who turned her down because of her looks.

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The ‘Jenifa Diary’ actress said producers were giving her just minor roles which made her cry.

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“I remember people telling me, ‘You are not fine. You don’t have ass. You don’t have boobs. You will not be in this film,” she recalled.

“And, I remember crying. A lot of times I would cry, break down, get into the bathroom and cry.”