Hope Samuel Advocates for Education Over Dropping Out for Acting

For Hope Omenihu Samuel, acting is more than just a passion; it’s a significant part of her life. Hailing from Elelenwo, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, she has made her mark not only as an actress but also as a producer. However, she strongly believes that pursuing a career in acting should not come at the expense of one’s education.

Hope Samuel is vocal about her disapproval of young girls dropping out of school to chase dreams of stardom in the movie industry. She warns that such decisions can have dire future consequences. “Aspiring to make a living in the movie industry should not be a do or die affair,” she advises. “I don’t believe in young girls dropping out of school and messing themselves up because they want to be movie stars. Go to school, hold onto something as a graduate, and then you can join the queue in the industry.”

Understanding the importance of priorities, Hope Samuel has had to make significant sacrifices herself. She began her professional journey in acting and producing in 2003. However, due to family responsibilities, she took a hiatus to care for her young children, returning to the industry in 2013. Despite the challenges, she remains optimistic about her progress. “It wasn’t easy for me in my early days. My kids were still little, so I had to stop acting and producing to tend to issues. I came back in 2013, though it’s not been rosy, I believe we will get there.”

Besides her acting and producing career, Hope Samuel is also an entrepreneur and a motivational speaker. She entered the industry as a married woman and mother, and she currently resides in Abuja. Her filmography as a producer includes notable works such as “Household Murder,” “Broken Home,” “Love/SACRIFICE,” “Domestic Chaos,” “Locked,” “Christmas Holiday,” “Akawo,” “Nurses on Duty,” and “Nuns Secrets.” As an actress, she has appeared in many films, including “Sweet Candy,” “The Love I Found,” “My Rich Girlfriend,” and “Kiki’s Dilemma.”

Hope Samuel’s story is one of resilience and balanced priorities, demonstrating that while passion is crucial, it should not overshadow the foundational importance of education and family responsibilities.