Nollywood movie producer, Arsenal Bruno was hit by an
allegation of having carnal knowledge of an up and coming actress, Anthonia,
popular called, Keshi Thomas in exchange of a movie role. According to the
story, heaven was let lose when Mr. Bruno failed to fulfill his own side of the
game and denied the actress the role she wanted to so much, and paid for. It
was equally alleged that Mr Bruno abandons his artistes, especially up and
coming artistes in hotels without footing the bills, while on set. However, the
producer exclusively opened up to Julia Blaise Blog (JBB) in a brief interview,
where he told his own side of the story. Read On !
JBB: Do you think it’s
right for producers to demand sex in exchange for movie roles?
No, it’s wrong. No, it’s totally wrong.
JBB: But there were stories
that you had carnal knowledge of an actress who you promised role, but failed
to fulfill the promise?
It was a mere story meant to tarnish my image. It was more like
a setup which i have overcome. I didn’t do anything of that nature.
JBB: You know the actress
in person?
Yes, I know her.
JBB: So, what
actually happened?
The girl in question by name Anthonia was introduced to me
by a close friend of mine. She came to Enugu, when I was to produce a movie, I
gave her a role which was eleven (11)scenes. On getting to camp the director Mr
Ubong Bassey said the girl doesn’t fit the role that I should swap the role
between her and some other girl, because I wanted the best for my job I did as
my director said. I passed the information to the girl in question and she
picked an offence and started shouting and saying maybe I slept with d other
girl that was why I swapped d role bla bla bla. It became a big argument that
she has read for the role now I want to change it, I told her I have to respect
my director. Two hours later all I could see on the net was a scandal.
JBB: They equally
said u humiliated an actress, Keshi Thomas who refused to give in for ur sex
for role demand?
Point of correction, I never humiliated any actress neither
did I invite Keshi Thomas for the set, she only came to Enugu to visit an actor
on my set, and I met her as an old friend. She only asked for a role, I told
her I have finished casting, that if anything comes up I will definitely give
her a role. Unfortunately, nothing came up and she termed it that because I did
not sleep with her. How many people will I sleep with if I am to sleep with up
and coming actresses?
JBB: There's also an
allegation that Prince Palace Hotel Enugu is where you use to sleep with up
& coming actresses?
I have never slept at Prince Palace Hotel in my entire life
to start with, I only shot some few scenes there and coincidentally it was same
venue Anthonia case happened. So, I don’t know if it’s my ghost that sleeps with
upcoming artistes there.
JBB: So, what made
her say such a thing against u?
Funny enough from all findings she wasn’t the one that
posted it on the net, it was an enemy that was there that went to that to
tarnish my image.
JBB: These days, we
have equally heard that up and coming artistes are left to take care of their
feeding and hotel bills while on set?
I have produced over 20 movies and I have never done that on
my set. I don’t joke with the welfare of my artistes.
JBB: Who pays who in
movie industry these days. Is it that up & coming artistes pay producers or
producers pay them?
Well I have always heard that most up and coming actresses
pay for roles in movies, but trust in PAAB Production, I can beat my chest and
say that I and my partner have never collected money from anyone in the name of
a role.
JBB: A lot of things
have been said about you, including not being able to pay your artistes' hotel
bills while on set. Is it true?
Nothing like that has ever happened.
JBB: Who really is
Arsenal Bruno?
Arsenal Bruno is a movie producer from Udi lga in Enugu
state. Born and brought up in Kaduna. I am a Co-CEO of PAAB PRODUCTION.
JBB: How did
Nollywood start for you?
Well Nollywood wasn’t an easy start for me 11 years ago. I
started from the scratch like every other filmmaker out there. I worked with
Mike Ezuruonye for 5 years but in 2009, I took the bold step to shoot my first
film Intimidation. I started as Road to Success Production until 2013, when I
met my partner Ambassador Pat Attang and we teamed up to form PAAB PRODUCTION,
and that has been it till now.
JBB: What's your
blockbuster movie?
In Road to Success, I will say Intimidation and in
PAABPRODUCTION, it will be Itoro the House Girl. Right now, we have 10 movies
to our credit, I and my partner Amb. Pat Attang.
16 Comments
I know this producer very well , I'm an upcoming actress from IMO state ,my first role was giving to me by mr Arsenal he never ask me for anything . I even bought him a bottle of wine he refused and said I shld give it to his crew . Pls I really need is contact .
ReplyDeleteLol! Even if he ask will u say! @Joy David, who do we ask?
DeleteAhhhh this is not fair , why are pple like this ? Why tarnishing some1 image because of a role. Na wa for upcomers o .
ReplyDeleteThat's all we can say, but it might still be true thou!!!
DeleteIf I may ask , is the girl in question a virgin ?lolz
ReplyDeleteP*ssy dey everywhere na guy. If she no gree try another 1 she go gree
ReplyDeleteOh dear! Maybe she has gold
DeleteI just finished a job with this producer last month in Lagos . His such a Good and friendly producer compare 2 order producer . This is really a set up story to ternish ur name . It will not work for them In Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteWe believe u
DeleteHow can he abandon his artistes in hotel rooms..& peeps never hear since.
DeleteWhere's dis Antonia, Keshi Thomas? Is she still in d industry cus her career is sentenced to death.
DeleteThank God for ds guy, dey wan rubbish his image!
DeleteSex for movie role is as old as nolywud, so person no suppose make noise about it
DeleteI just finished a job with this producer last month in Lagos . His such a Good and friendly producer compare 2 order producer . This is really a set up story to ternish ur name . It will not work for them In Jesus. Amen
ReplyDeleteFor one thing, it's not by force. If a producer asks u of sex & u can't give, just go meet those that don't ask such, why making noise about it. I don't think it's true.
ReplyDeleteDn"t u guys see dat my guy is lying.
ReplyDelete