Taking advantage of your moments | Genoveva Umeh | TEDxLagos Women

Genoveva Umeh shares her inspiring journey from a teenage fan of a British TV sketch show to becoming a Nigerian-British actor and entrepreneur. In this TEDxLagos talk, she recounts her childhood passion for "Little Miss Jocelyn" and how it sparked her interest in acting. Despite facing financial challenges, she pursued her dreams, taking ownership of her journey by working part-time to fund her drama school fees. Umeh reflects on the importance of cultural identity and community support in shaping her path. She discusses her struggles with academia and the pivotal decision to pursue opportunities in Nollywood. Through perseverance and determination, she landed significant roles that transformed her career. Despite setbacks and moments of self-doubt, Umeh emphasizes the power of taking chances and seizing opportunities. She shares her experiences navigating the entertainment industry, including auditions and unexpected career advancements. Through it all, she encourages others to embrace their moments and pursue their dreams with courage and conviction. Genoveva Umeh is a Nigerian-British Actor, who is popularly known for starring as Timeyin in the Netflix Series Blood Sisters (2022) and Anna in Amazon Studios’ Original film Breath Of Life (2023). In December 2023, @gen0vevaumeh made her cinema debut in theatres all over Nigeria as Testimony in the record-breaking film A Tribe Called Judah. Genoveva’s other notable acting credits include Netflix’s first Nigerian Young Adult Series Far From Home and Showmax’s Original Drama Series Crime and Justice Lagos, both released in 2022, as well as MTV Shuga Naija Season 5, released in 2023. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx