JJ Bunny aka Joy Orie, started her career as a musician, and she is now currently an Executive Producer, Writer and Actor. She is one of the few actors in the United States making an impact in the Nollywood industry by displaying her ability and talent in film making.
Learn more about her experience in the interview below.
JJ Bunny’s Exclusive Interview.
GI: Congratulations on your accomplishments thus far as an Actor, as well as an Executive Producer. First and foremost, let’s talk about how you got into “acting”, and why you decided to become an Actor.
JJ Bunny: I got into acting while in grade school, where I played the birth of Jesus and also in high school where I had recited Shakespearian soliloquies in front of the class.
Getting into professional acting was not something that I deliberately planned. I was frustrated with a bad music contract that I had previously signed at that time. The contract prevented me from doing practically anything that had to do with music, so I decided to keep myself busy by acting my first movie “a woman’s mind” featuring Jim Iyke and Emeka Ike, and since then, the jobs have kept on coming. Acting is a passion for me, although my public career started from singing, it’s almost like acting is in my blood and it’s a thirst that I can’t resist. I love the fun and pleasure that is derived from acting. I enjoyed it so much that I eventually got into having my own movie production company.
GI: Do you have plans to go back into the music industry, since that’s where you started from?
JJ Bunny: Yes I do. By God’s grace, I will be returning to music recording by the end of summer
GI: What have you learned so far in the movie industry?
JJ Bunny: I have learned that this profession is not like any other, although it is what it is, it should also be driven like every other business. It’s a fun job, but it comes with a lot of dedication and hard work.
GI: Which actor do you look up to?
JJ Bunny: I will just name a few actors in Nollywood that I admire, Ramsey Nouah, Genevieve, Omotola Jalade and Stephanie okereke. In Hollywood, I admire Angelina Jolie, and Denzel Washington
GI: Which actor have you acted with in the past that had left a lasting impression?
JJ Bunny: It’s no one but Ramsey Noauh, He is an actor of all actors; He had a wealth of knowledge that he shared while shooting the movie and left a lasting impression on me .
GI: Who haven’t you worked with and will love to, in the Nollywood Industry and Why?
JJ Bunny: Geneveive – there is no other, She is just one of a kind, and that’s why ….. Maybe, I may add “Omotola”, because I think they are both very good at what they do, and we’ll be able to get along and work well with each other”
GI: Some people say that you’re the best Nollywood Actress in the U.S, what do you have to say about that?
JJ Bunny: Bode… Come on, are you serious? Well well well ….It is such a huge compliment and I am grateful to hear that from my fans. Though, I am surrounded by so many talents such as Pascal Atuma, Veeda, Rex Otuka, Debira that it is hard to believe.
GI: When can we expect to see your upcoming movies in stores?
JJ Bunny: The Governor’s gift [featuring Jim Iyke, Tonto Dikeh, Pascal Atuma and myself (JJ Bunny)] – July 2010
Love Assassin [featuring Valentine and myself (JJ Bunny)] – July 2010
Monogy or Polygam [featuring Van Vicker and myself (JJ Bunny)] – September 2010
The other side of Love [featuring Ramsey Noah, Pascal Atuma, Rex Otuka and myself (JJ Bunny)] – December 2010
For more info and updates on jjunny visit www.jjbunny.com
GI: Thank you JJ Bunny for your time, and see you next time at the Premiere of one of your movies, or while shooting your next movie.
JJ Bunny: Thank you.
Interview by Bode Ojo for Golden ICONS Inc. Golden ICONS is a celebrity, lifestyle, inspirational and entertainment magazine tailored to embrace and highlight the outstanding deeds of ICONS and Citizens of Africa, America and Europe.
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JJ Bunny have been able to prove herself in Nollywood, ad come to think of it, how it all started with her-quote"I was frustrated with a bad music contract that I had previously signed at that time"
You doing great girl. Go! Go!! Go!!!
You are on the right path,girl.Keep up the good work!
JJ Bunny!!! Keep on moving. The sky is the beginning! May
you leap from victory unto victory; from glory unto glory!
hey! JJ bunny keep the good work going, nothing can stop u and also keep on shinning and smiling all the time, the Lord is ur strenght.
Excellent job JJB. You are taking NOLLYWOOD U.S to another level and we are proude of you. keep up the good work,you are like a comet blazing across the evening sky. nothing can stop you now!!
keep it up JJ , you are doing excellent job very proud of
you
Hey JJ
Please accept my thanks and congratulations on your success,your determination to reach your goal has been admirable I'm sure your family, must be very proud of you.I'm looking forward to watching your next informative work.Thank you
Good job keep it up.
HEY JJ
YOU ARE DOING AN EXCELLENT JOB. I am happy for you!!!!!
FABULOUS! hope that says it in a word. These are the things which make us still hold the belief echoed by our parents "in America , you can do whatever you wan to do" sounds familiar? J.O. Indeed determination and hard work pay off, and what's best is you make it all seem so easy, looking so innocent, yet so HOT, coupled with your humility.Baby, to put it simply,U R DE SHIT!
more blessing girl love you
Seriously! I'm not surprised to read abt u, I'd to google you tube to find u.
Wait a min, where n why's CAGED not in this interview? Bcos that's d best of u dat I've seen. It's WAOH! DESMOND 'N' YOU? Great peer!
Go GIRL!!!!
this girl is a star for atleast not letting nollywood die.