Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has shared memories of her breakthrough role in the blockbuster Glamour Girls 2, recalling how she landed the part nearly three decades ago.
Speaking on a recent episode of The Honest Bunch Podcast, the actress revealed that she won the role of Anita after attending an audition and agreeing to play a character that was considered unconventional at the time.
High-Paying Role
Eucharia noted that the producer offered her a substantial fee for the role, which she described as “huge money” for that period. She reflected that even today, some Nollywood actors earn less than what she received back then.
“After I accepted to play the role of Anita in Glamour Girls 2, the producer asked me how much I would like to be paid, and I told him. I was expecting him to negotiate, but he accepted without negotiation,” she said.
She added, “I regretted not demanding more than what I demanded, though it was huge money at that time. I mean big money. The money they paid me for Glamour Girls Part 2, some people are not collecting it today. I say it and I beat my chest.”
While she declined to disclose the exact amount, Eucharia emphasised the significance of the payment in the context of the industry at the time.
Setting the Record Straight on the Bathtub Scene
The actress also addressed rumours surrounding her iconic bathtub scene with Zack Orji. Many fans speculated about the intimacy portrayed on screen, but Eucharia clarified that the scene was purely acting.
“When I got to the bathtub, I had to raise my leg and put it on his shoulder and push my derrière nearer him… That was the high point of the movie. Everybody was thinking something don happen. But it was just acting,” she said.
Eucharia revealed that she received additional payment for filming the controversial scene, highlighting the professionalism behind the performance.
Her reflections offer fans a behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of Nollywood’s most memorable films, underscoring both her skill and the industry’s evolution over the past 30 years.
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