Ghanaian actress and media personality Felixia Nana Ama McBrown, popularly known as Nana Ama McBrown, has shared some of the difficult experiences she faced while building her career in the Ghanaian movie industry, revealing that she once endured being slapped twice by a film director on set.

Speaking about her journey, the award-winning actress said success in entertainment requires determination, preparation and the willingness to learn, adding that opportunities often come unexpectedly.

“I just feel like everything is time, and within the time, you have to prepare yourself because you don’t know where the opportunity will come from. I never thought I would be here one day, but I was prepared for it,” she said.

McBrown explained that she did not attend a formal acting school but developed her skills through years of practical experience, particularly during her time working with Miracle Films.

“I never had any practice from the School of Performing Arts; I took it from the street. I studied this game on set and fortunately for me, I had the right man to follow, who was Miracle Films. I decided to stay with that man for about seven years,” she added.

The actress, who has become one of Ghana’s most recognised entertainment personalities, said she remained committed to learning even after gaining fame, taking on behind-the-scenes responsibilities to improve her craft.

“Even though I was popular, you would still come and meet me ironing costumes of people who had never been on TV. I could have stopped when I gained popularity, but I felt like I needed to study him and know it better so that when the opportunity came for me to be on my own, I would be ready,” she continued.

Reflecting on the challenges of the industry, McBrown revealed that the pressure was intense during her early years, but her determination kept her going despite difficult moments.

“Some people can’t stand pressure, but in this line of work, there’s a lot of pressure. It starts from the beginning when you decide to be an actress or a TV host. Our director slapped me twice on set and I continued working. He shouted at some people and they never returned to the set again, but I stayed after taking the slap. I knew I wanted to be there, so nothing stopped me,” she revealed.

She advised young creatives hoping to make it in acting and media to remain patient, make good use of available platforms and seek divine guidance, noting that fame does not come through appearance alone.

“Right now, the opportunities are out there on social media that you can even start on your own for people to recognize you. It doesn’t come easy. It’s not because you’re beautiful and you have makeup on. You need God’s favour, His blessings and you need to pray for that,” she advised.

Nana Ama McBrown’s story highlights the resilience and sacrifices behind her rise from a young actress learning on movie sets to becoming one of Ghana’s most influential figures in entertainment.

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang