SCREEN GODDESS:CAROL KING AT 50

THE 5 MINUTE INTERVIEW

You must have seen her grace the screen elegantly over the years. The very talented screen diva lit up homes in Nigeria back in the days of the TV series, I NEED TO KNOW, one of her early appearances, where she played the role of the mother of very young Funke Akindele. We all fell in love with her person, her effortless delivery and excellent command of  English, coupled with her brilliant role interpretation. She is CAROL KING, she recently clocked 50 and she has a lot to be thankful for.... 



 How is life @ 50? Do you feel any different?
 Life at 50 is great! I am very thankful to God that I have joined the Golden club.

 I will be lying if I say I don't feel any different. There are things like 'hot flushes', muscles not so supple anymore to cope with etc ...lol. However, I am more insightful, more understanding and funny enough, feeling more adventurous.

In the last 50 years, what are u most grateful for?
Hmmm...I have to say what am most grateful for is being alive and saved by God's Grace. Few weeks before I turned 50, for some reason, I thought a lot about how far I've come, friends gained and lost, instances when I could have died e.g. when I had my second son by ceasarian and lost so much blood, got infused with blood and caught hepatitis and had to spend almost 3 weeks in the hospital not knowing if I was going to live, that my son is 21yrs old now. God has been Faithful to me in so so many ways.
How did your acting career start? 
My acting career started some 13yrs ago. I have always had a passion for the arts and acted in almost all plays in my secondary school. However, acting professionally started for me when I escorted a friend of mine to an audition for a radio drama and I was persuaded by her to audition and what do you know, I got a part. As they say, the rest is history. 
Who is Carol King? 
Carol King is a minister of God, wife, mother, actress and philanthropist.
What draws people to you and what draws you to people?
Ahhh! I really can't say what draws people to me o because am a very very private person who loves my space too much and sometimes this has been mistaken for pride. I guess my friends and colleagues will be in a better position to say what drew them to me. What draws me to people is plenty o...I like people who are down to earth with no hang-ups, I like people who love God, I like compassionate people who dont judge others, I like people who love to live life to the fullest...not hedonistic sha o. Generally, am a people lover and watcher.
What is your recipe for agelessness? 
Lol...my recipe for agelessness is quite simple. 'Love God, enjoy life and don't dwell too much on past hurts and mistakes. 
Can we meet your family?
My husband and I have three children. Our two boys are 29 and 21 and there is my girl (baby of the family) who is 12.
How do they cope with your career?
I am blessed because I have a man who is very supportive and allows me to fly free and an extended family who have made practicing my art easy because in my field, sometimes, my job takes me away from home. Although my boys are all grown up but my family helps with my daughter when I have to be on location.
What is your most challenging role (acting)? 
My most challenging role so far has been playing a blind pianist because I had to learn how to play some notes on the piano for close-up shots and also acting a blind person and making it believable.
Who is your role model and why?
 My role model is my mum. She is a very strong woman who single handedly brought up all seven of us without ever complaining. When my dad died, I was the only one who had finished uni, even when my dad was alive, our house was always filled with people...cousins, friends etc and she was always so cool about it but now when I look back and being a mother myself, I can only give kudos to her. I learnt selflessness from her.
What is your day like?
My day starts at 5:30-6:00 AM, morning devotion and then everything else. 
What is your favourite thing? 
My favorite thing ever is curling up with a good book with some snacks when I have the house to myself.
What is the most romantic thing you have ever done?
There are so many because am an incurable romantic. The last one sha was booking a couples massage for me and my hubby after treating him to lunch at his favourite restaurant. 
Where is your favourite holiday destination and why? 
My favourite holiday destination will be Israel and that is because I really want to experience those places that Jesus walked that I read about in the Bible. I hope to do that soonest.
What is your most expensive possession?
I am a woman of simple taste but I did splurge on my car though...lol!

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