“A Lesbian Once Harrassed Me Sexually” …Actress, Bimbo Thomas confesses

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Yoruba actress, Bimbo Thomas has been in the movie for quite a while, but she shot into the limelight when she appeared  in Funke Akindele’s popular movie “Omo Gheto”.  She spoke to AKIN SOKOYA on the early days of her career among other issues.

 

Can we know about your beginning in the movie industry?

I can remember it was during my undergraduate days at the University of Lagos studying Creative Arts. When I was in 100 Level, I met Tayo Odueke (Sikirat Sindodo) and she was already in the industry at that time. She noticed that I was doing well when it came to projects and practicals in school. She then suggested that I could come into the movie industry since I have all it takes in terms of charisma and every other thing. It took me a while to decide though. Later, I met with Lanre Abbey and he introduced me to the Odunfa Caucus under the tutelage of Yinka Quadri.

Which of the movies you’ve featured in gave you a breakthrough?

I’ll say ‘Omo Ghetto.’

Are you comfortable with your size or would you like to change anything about it?

I’m okay. Right now, I’m even on a diet programme trying to shed some weight. I know that I don’t want to go beyond this size because there are some sizes that are not good enough for a babe. And for a woman that has not started making babies, I should watch it.

It was reported that your wine store cost about N42m; is it true and what informed your setting up the store?

This store, Bimbally isn’t what I thought would come into place now. But the love for collecting wines, beauty and nature has always been in me. One day, I just thought of it that I haven’t really been working for a while now because I’m selective of the scripts I accept since I noticed that I was being stereotyped. I knew I needed a brand extension, and I thought of establishing a clothing line which I’m still going to do anyway, and a wine store. The rest as they say is history. The plan is to expand and have branches all over as time goes on.

It was alleged that your sugar daddy gave you the money to set up the store, what do you have to say on that?

It’s very funny when I hear things like that; I wonder where they heard the rumour. Looking at this shop, does it look to you like it’s worth N45m?

No, but my eyes could be deceiving me, is it?

I set up this place with my own hard-earned money; no man gave me money. Even my family members were shocked when I opened the store because I didn’t inform anybody. My man was also surprised. Anyway, I think I have been over-rated and I love it, except for the aspect of the man that they added to it.

What’s the craziest thing you can do on a movie set?

I’ve kissed severally. I really don’t know but I can’t go nude.

Which actor would you like to kiss?

Internationally, it’s Idris Elba but lately, I’ve had a crush on Terrence Howard. Locally, it’s John Dumelo (Blushes).

When was the first time you were in a relationship?

I’ve always had guys crushing on me, but I never dated any of them. However, I had my first kiss in secondary school few weeks to my final exams. As for my first relationship, it was with a guy called Kunmi and we had been friends for a long time before that.

How often do you think a couple should have s*x?

As often as possible, may be four times in a week if time permits.

There’s a lot of lesbianism talks in the industry now, has a lesbian hit on you?

Not from anyone in the industry, but outside. There was a time I was at a party and they played one of my favourite songs and I started dancing excitedly. I noticed a lady was looking at me in a funny way. When I sat down, we got talking. And she began putting her hands on me, telling me that she had been admiring me for a long time. There and then, I shut her down and she apologised. The irony is that she’s even a prettier lady than I am.

It is believed that many actresses these days are glorified prostitutes, what’s your take on that?

When people say things like that, I feel it’s their opinion, which they have a right to. I have a lot of guys as friends and I know that they like actresses, maybe because they can boast that they’re dating famous people. There are many girls out there who can do whatever they like without public scrutiny, but it’s not so for actresses. But why would someone who is famous be prostituting when the attention of the whole world is on you? It doesn’t make sense. Being famous deprives you of doing certain things. If anyone calls me with a strange number and starts saying funny things like I like you, or I have so and so uncle I want you to meet, I just block the person’s line straight away. It takes a lot of efforts for any man to be my friend. For whoever is hiding under this umbrella to tarnish other people’s image, I think they should be checked.

What does your tattoo mean?

It’s a crucifix. I used to have a cross pendant gift from an ex-boyfriend and I lost it. So it’s like a reminder because the person who gave it to me is late now and we used to be very close.

What’s your last word to fans?

I love you guys a lot and I want you to please keep showing me love and support, and I won’t disappoint you. Expect a whole lot from me as I will be going on location soon to produce my own movie.