Nigerian Movie Star Profile
Nathaniel Ruskin Mark Georgewill came into acting because he was being
short-changed by agents as a model. He lamented that he was always left with
little or nothing hence he had to cross over to acting. He is currently
rated as the tallest artiste in Nollywood, standing at six feet seven
inches.
The actor, who hails from Akuku-Toru Local Government area of Rivers State,
compares Nollywood to a moving train that would gather momentum and become
unstoppable with time.
Educational background
I attended Nyemoni Primary School, Abonnema. Later, I proceeded to Nyemoni
Grammar School, Abonnema, Rivers State and went to Universal College of
Technology, Ile-Ife where I studied Marketing.
Coming into acting
I came into acting as a model because I saw most of my contemporaries
switched over to Nollywood. It got to a stage that modeling was becoming
boring. Models were underpayed and some of us had to seek other means of
survival. I came into Nollywood in 2004 and after a while, I left and went
into Events Management before I finally came back in 2005. I have done
modelling jobs for May & Baker, Federal Road Safety Corps, Cadbury etc.
Nollywood debut
My first movie was
Crying Angel where I played the role of a man whose friend had just
arrived from the U.S. I have acted in other movies like
Sweet Mama,
Price of fame,
Abuja top ladies, Sting,
Secret mission,
Hear my cry, Drug Empire,
Total control,
World of our own,
Last dance,
Weeping tiger among others.
Getting roles
Mostly, I get my roles through auditions. I have also worked with some
directors in the past and they would call me when they want to produce a
movie and give me a role.
Disappointing moments
We once did a job for a producer and after he had shot the film, he switched
off his phone. We couldn’t get in touch with him for a very long time. Up
till now, he has not paid us. I would put in my best for a production and
when it is time to collect my money, the producer would disappear.
Eventually, when we see him, he would start to give one excuse or the other.
Tallest artiste in Nollywood
So far, I am the tallest actor in Nollywood. Initially, some of my
colleagues thought that
Hanks Anuku is
the tallest actor, while others said that it was
Richard Mofe
Damijo or Peter Roberts. After much argument, they agreed that I am the
tallest.
Intimidating people with height
Somehow, my height intimidates those who suffer from inferiority complex.
Others derive pleasure having me in their midst.
Why I quit modelling
I left modelling because of the under payments by agents. For example, two
or three different agents would take their percentage and at the end of the
day, the model is left with little or nothing. Hopefully, I am looking
forward to a better modelling deal like that of Michael Power with Guinness.
I want a situation whereby I would be a model for a reputable organisation
for a period of two or three years with an option of renewing the contract.
Assessing Nollywood
Nollywood can be likened to a moving train that has not gathered momentum
yet, but would gather speed with time
and become unstoppable. I give kudos to the marketers who have spent so much
in projecting the image of Nollywood. I also want the government to come out
with a foundation to assist the marketers. I believe that Nollywood will
generate 20 or 30 billion dollars in the next 10 years if government and
corporate organisations come in to invest.
Role model
My role models are
Alex Osifo, Olu
Jacobs,
Charles
Okafor, Ngozi Ezelu,
Ebere Okaro
because they have not been associated with any scandal. They are decent in
their activities, and in their relationship with other artistes.
Acting nude
It depends on the kind of nudity that you are talking about. If I am going
to be on pants alone, I can act the role but if I am going to be naked
completely, I won’t do it because my family would not accept it.
Relationship with females
I am very close to female artists in Nollywood because I relate with them
like a brother to his sisters.
They have confidence in me because I have never abused the conditions of our
friendship; which is trust and loyalty. There is no emotional attachment
rather it is a relationship that is strictly profesional.
Messages to my fans
They should keep on watching my movies. They have not seen the best from me
yet. I am still working on my talents and skills.
Future plans
I want to leave a footprint when I leave this world. I also want to be the
best in the industry.
Tel:571-247-2679 email:contact@nigeriamovies.net
