Though some players in the country’ showbiz industry got into the business by change, for fast rising actress Judy Austin, entertainment has always been the target from day one.

Ever Since she made her first appearance on screen, it’s been a busy career for the Anambra State native, as she’s been moving from one location to another for shoots.
“Entertainment is one thing I’ve always wanted to be part of. And for acting, I will say I chose it because I’ve always loved the entertainment world. So, when the opportunity to join the industry came my way, I didn’t relent in taking a step towards that direction. In fact, I’m so happy to be part of this big industry,” she enthused.

Judy’s actually started her career in modeling at the age of 16 before delving into acting, which has always been her first love.
“Though acting is taking much of my time now, but I still create time for modeling when need arises. Already you know acting is one thing someone must offer his or her time for, so, I still find time to manage both,” she said.

If penetrating the already crowded Nollywood was easy for the young actress, finding her place in the mix, as a newcomer, was a huge task.
“When I came, I tried creating my own kind of style and brand; I even went further in making it a unique one. It was actually a challenge. At first, one may have the feeling that he or she is not good enough, mostly when you are paired with a big actor on set. But it always turns out fun at the end of it all.”

On her best production so far, “I guess it would be one of my recent jobs entitled Slaves and Free Born. It’s not the kind of an everyday movie we watch; it’s completely different. My plan is to be one of the best acts that would be coming out of Africa, even as I’m hoping to be an international actress,” she noted.

Asked what keeps her going, she said, “Prayer, because it’s my major strength. And music; I really don’t joke with it.”
If given the opportunity, Judy would change government’s attitude towards the creative industry.
“I would change the fact that the government is not assisting the industry as it should. Nollywood is one independent industry that has been moving from strength to strength. I think it is time the government should come in with strong policies to support its already established effort.”

To young talents, she said, “they just have to believe in themselves. Let them believe that they can even do better by putting in a lot of passion into their talents. They should also learn from the older colleagues; with God, all aspiration would be actualized,” she concluded.