Toyin Haastrup is one adorable lady who is good at what she does.She is one of the very good actresses making waves in the US.
A few days ago she revealed her success story to Citypeople.
It is an inspiring story that will motivate other young ladies who want to excel like her.
How did get into acting,we asked her ?”I have always been interested in acting from a relatively young age. ..I started acting from church at Xmas time and also as my parents were involved in a community chorus that did musicals and other performances that sometimes needed kids in the cast, so I got involved from there… In high school I was very involved in the drama club. After my high school grad…I joined another group called insight club at Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye where i got my Bachelor degree in Mass Communication…
After i graduated from the University, my Aunt introduced me to one of the popular actors then, (Murphy Afolabi) in 2008 and that was how i started my Acting Career..
How challenging has it been?
“It has been very easy because everything is available and people here are so supportive though there is little difference between here and Nigeria in the sense that we have more Actors and Actresses in Nigeria than here in America but at the same time we are doing our best..”
Who are those she rolls with in the US?
I roll with many Actors here in U.S eg Doris Simon, Big Val Jokoteye,Dele Ogundipe,Soji Taiwo,Toyin Adewale, Biodun Majekodunmi,Mistura Tawa Ajisefini, Asunramu,Yomi Gold,Seyi Asekun ,Juwon Adewunmi and many more.
What is her background like ?
I was born in Lagos State ..I grew up at Onike Iwaya in Ebute Metta ..I attended Methodist Girls High School Sabo Yaba and I graduated from Olabisi Onabanjo University Ago Iwoye
This New York based actress has been acting for the past 13yrs .
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