Budding actress and former Big Brother contestant, Lilian Afegbai has lamented over how people perceive her.

The actress who just unveiled her flick titled ‘Bound’ said the pressure not to be perceived as a beauty with no brain made her focus on her career, deciding to utilise the Big Brother platform to the best of her ability.

She said:” I actually went for the Big Brother audition in company with my brother and some of my friends. I initially just tagged along to the event but at a point, I wished that I could get the prize money. I also thought that if I could get into the house, it would do a lot to boost my profile as an actress; even if I did not win. I eventually got picked but I only spent a few weeks in the House.

“I began to feel a lot of pressure. I didn’t want people to look down on me as someone who is beautiful but has no brain. I wanted to prove to the world that I am hard-working, intelligent and creative. I then decided to focus on my career and I made sure I utilised the platform I had to the best of my ability.

“When I was in the Big Brother House, I really liked the parties. Shortly after leaving BBA, I was made an ambassador of GoTV. I also starred in the TV series, Do Good” she told Punch.

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