I AM A WORK IN PROGRESS - Actress/Costumier Gertrude Preye

This interview took forever to see the light of day. Thanks to Gertrude and i. She took forever to respond to the interview questions, and took another while, to send matching pictures.
How nice of you ma. I won't let her take all the fall though because i also took eternity to proofread and get it published. But hey! It's out and I hope you enjoy it.. 

This interview conducted by yours truly, Micheal Irabor, gives us an insight of Gertrude Preye a fast rising actress and professional costumier. 

A brief introduction about yourself. 

1.My name is Gertrude Preye Augustine,I’m a movie producer,actor and costume designer. I’m the CEO of oyako Celine media (oyc).

How did acting all start for you and at what point did you decide to take it up as a profession? 

It started in church, I was 13,professionally I started in 2010 when I played the role of Jennifer in a movie titled  "SUMMER CAMP" ,a bright wonder film.

Tell us about your first acting  attempt, any 

embarrassing moments? 

Lol yes ooo when the director said I’m too dark for a particular role.

 What's life as an actor and costumier like and how do you juggle both fields?

 life as an actor is not easy especially if you are not yet known ,you keep going for auditions, looking for the next job and so on,but as a costume designer I don’t really struggle with that;my last job always speaks for me,and it is not easy to do both. 

What are the basic challenges you face as an actress  and also as a costumier?

Upcoming you mean lol  .my location, most of the calls I get, comes from outside Abuja and the producers often says "The budget is small, we can only pay you for acting, no plans for your transportation" . And as a costume designer, the producer always wants something good but some are not ready to pay. So in a nutshell, i will say money has been the challenge. 

As an actress, how long does it take you to fit into a character? 

After getting the script and I’m sure I’m playing the role of the designated character, i dive straight into being the character.

As a costumier, what are the things you put into consideration before styling characters on a movie set? 

I will consider the script first,the kind of story that's being told, i will make sure my style and colours properly interprets the story. Basically, i actually consider the story before anything or any person. 

How many movies have you featured in so far?  Kindly list them. 

Quite a handful. To name a few:-Summer camp,my faith,Kira ,the cord,fidelity ,long walk to nothing,if I am President and some others. 

How many projects have you costumed? 

I have  costumed up to 25 productions and counting. 

Kindly share some of your life aspirations with us.

I’m a work in progress 

Where do you see you and your brand in the next 5 years? 

Bigger and better by Gods Grace.

What are you presently working on?

I’m preparing for a project right now.

Any role models?

These days a lot of person inspire me.

Any guilty pleasure! 

I love good food. I might be a foodie. 

When you aren't working, what's that thing you'll always be found doing? 

Singing and troubling close friends.