Table of Contents
- Who is Director Pink?
- The Decision to Leave Acting
- Challenges in Music Video Directing
- Advice for Aspiring Directors
Nigerian music video director, Praise Onyeagwalam, widely known as Director Pink, has shared her reasons for abandoning her acting career.
The acclaimed cinematographer explained that the humiliation and sexual exploitation faced by aspiring actors led her to leave that path.
In a recent interview with Hip TV, Director Pink revealed that the embarrassment of waiting in long lines at movie auditions and receiving dubious calls from male filmmakers asking her to meet in compromising locations prompted her decision to become her own boss.
“I aspired to be an actress, but the humiliation was overwhelming. The long lines and questionable ‘come to this location’ calls made me say, ‘No.’ That's when I chose to take control of my own career,” she stated.
Director Pink acknowledged that being a music video director comes with its own set of challenges, but she is prepared to make sacrifices for her profession.
She encouraged aspiring music video directors to practice patience and accept delayed gratification, emphasizing that it took many who are now at the top years of hard work to reach their current level of success.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why did Director Pink leave acting?
Director Pink left acting due to the humiliation and sexual exploitation she experienced, including long waits at auditions and inappropriate requests from male filmmakers.
What does Director Pink advise aspiring music video directors?
She advises aspiring music video directors to be patient and embrace delayed gratification, as achieving success often takes years of dedication and hard work.
