When I started to appear on TV, I didn’t see it as a big deal. Not until friends and families would call and say they watched my programme or a movie i featured in.
- Semirah Balogun
Myra Balogun also known as Queen Myra is an Actor,TV Presenter,Content developer/Producer and a creative writer. Apart from being a growing brand, she loves to help people to achieve whatever it is they set out to do. She calls herself a shy person, these doesn’t seem true considering mostly cause she is always in front of a camera. Relax and enjoy our interesting chat with her.
Who is Semirah?
i am a very shy person but this doesn't seem true considering the fact that mostly i find myself in front of the camera. i get inspired by nature.
How was it like growing up?
Oh growing up was fun,I used to play football with my brothers as I didn’t have any sister and I constantly wished I was a boy. And those times they refused to let me play with them ,I write.I just start writing anything ,I remember my lil bro will read some and ask me to finish them cause I never used to finish my stories
You mentioned being an Actor, TV Presenter, Content developer/Producer and a creative writer. How have you been able to juggle and balance all these responsibilities?
Doing what you love is key no matter the stress that comes with it, you find strength because it’s what you want to do
That takes me to this question; you anchor a Yoruba programme on AM Yoruba titled Moluabi 360 and you anchor it wonderfully i might add. did you study the language in the higher institution?
No I didn’t study Yoruba in school
How did you become proficient in the language?
I am Yoruba and I grew up in a Yoruba environment
How many screen plays have you featured in?
I have been in more than 5
Recount your first experience on screen, how was
it like?
It was fun and fulfilling for me
You
host a weekly programme on A.M Yoruba. How does it feel knowing you probably
have millions of people watching you weekly?
I eventually get to do what I have always wanted... I was very happy.I see that as a privilege. it could have been someone else but I was chosen. i don’t take that for granted.
You
mentioned that you are shy and you do activities shy people can’t venture into…
What’s your secret?
You should see me in my closet ... I think I do better there than in front of camera. I just ask myself the worst that could happen and because its what I love to do, I damn all consequences my shyness included .
When you go out daily, I believe you see yourself as a bit
of a celebrity am I right?
You are wrong ...I never see myself as such.What’s a celebrity?😁When I started to appear on TV I didn’t see it as a big deal,not until friends and families would call and say they watched my programme or a movie I featured in.
Does that not put a whole lot of pressure on you
to do things differently?
I didn’t think It was a big deal. I have had people send me DM's both on Instagram and face book asking for help. Some ask for money and some ask how they can venture into entertainment. Apart from the money part ,I don’t think the pressure it’s too much for me to handle.
For how long have you been doing all these?
It’s been 8 years
I discovered recently that you become a sort of
relationship expert. What made you develop interest in such?
No one is an expert when it comes to relationship.
Was it borne from personal experiences or pure
passion to help people with relationship issues?
I am a volunteer at the mentally aware Nigeria initiative. I discovered that most depressed people are in that state because of an unhealthy relationship so I told myself I would in my own little way bring sanity back to the society through my write ups which touches issues that affect most couples I hope I touch One or two lives.
What fuelled your passion for all these area of
interests of yours?
I noticed have always had a flare for all am doing now,and a lot of people believe in me...
the fear of letting them down keeps me going.I think it’s disrespectful to stop trying when those who believe in you are still hailing you.
How do you get
yourself inspired?
Nature inspires me
How long have you been writing?
From the moment I knew how to use a pen I guess 😁Writing has always been a part of me but I became confident in my writings last year.
What motivated you to take up writing?
A friend saw most of my write ups and she loved it and asked that I do not stop.
Are your writings from personal experiences?
Well some of the times the way I feel influences what I write, more like it triggers me to write.
What is your greatest motivation for success?
Anyone who knows me can tell that I am always working on something ,I always have one idea or the other.
What projects are you working on?
I am working on producing my first movie
What challenges have you faced in your career?
Different challenges that come with the choice of career I made.
Have you been able to overcome them?
Yes I have been able to
Tell us one thing
social media doesn’t know about you?
I am a very emotional person
How do you like to relax at the end of the day?
I listen to music,play word cookie,watch a movie or two
What is your definition of an ideal relaxation?
Having an alone time
What advice to you
have for your readers and fans?
If at first you don’t succeed ,Dust yourself up and try again.
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