Sandra Okunzuwa: Onscreen Kisses Are Unpleasant

By Ayo Onikoyi

Nollywood actress Sandra Okunzuwa has said that kissing scenes on film are far from enjoyable, contrary to popular belief.

During an interview on the BTS Reality podcast, she explained that the environment on set turns romantic moments into technical exercises rather than emotional ones.

“When actors kiss while filming, about 20 people are watching them, and instructions are also being dished out to them. Even the AC will be turned off, and the director will monitor and instruct them throughout. So how can anyone be in the mood or turned on in such conditions and environment?” she said.

Okunzuwa added that she would welcome the removal of kissing scenes from movies, noting that they can sometimes strain actors’ personal relationships.

“Onscreen kisses are not even enjoyable. If they can be scrapped and viewers will still enjoy movies, then I am in support,” she said.

The actress also recounted losing a relationship because of a romantic scene she performed.

“Romantic scenes affect our personal relationships because some partners might get jealous. I once lost a relationship because someone sent my ex-boyfriend a scene from a movie where I kissed an actor. At the time, I felt his reaction came from a place of insecurity. But honestly, it is not easy.”

She added, “I don’t blame people who say they can’t date actors because everyone has to choose what they can tolerate in a partner.”

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