The Guardian (Nigeria)

Nollywood Is Hale And Hearty

- Hanks

Formidable Force,

“The Senator was a hit,” he said, adding, “it was well received and it made a whole lot of people to identify with my talent. It was actually after that, that I started getting more of those roles I did after Formidable Force, but it was not as much as after I took part in The Senator. I had fun and gained so much on the set of that movie. It was really nice working with people like Igwe Laz Ekwueme, the director Teco Benson and the entire cast. No, The Senator was one memorable experience,” he noted.

Famous for playing gangster roles, Anuku loves to travel when he is off set; he gets bored when he has to stay in a particular location for too long. Although he evaded any question on his family and personal life, Hanks described himself in response to a question on his hobbies as adventurou­s.

“It’s boring when you stay in a place for too long. As someone, who loves adventures, I take time out to travel and just relax. Even when because of work I have to be around for a long time, I just drive around. The demand on us is much, which is why I normally will travel just so as to relax or unwind so as not to tire out.”

Anuku’s greatest acting ambition is to continue to

remain relevant in the scheme of things. He looks forward too to playing a long game in the movie.

“No one wants to be involved in something and drop by the way side. The target will be to get to the top and to remain relevant. That’s my ambition and it is for God to okay it and I know He will because He loves me.”

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