Nollywood actor Chimezie Imo says he is drawn to characters dealing with personal struggles and experiences that reflect the complexities of human life.
Speaking during a panel session at NECLive 2026, Imo said he looks for characters with compelling personal circumstances, rather than roles defined solely by their actions in a story.
He cited Nimbe, a character navigating difficult experiences, and Elijah, who lives with asthma, as examples of roles that appeal to him because of their humanity.
According to the actor, the common thread connecting such characters is their ability to reflect recognisable human experiences.
He said his interest in characters with personal struggles allows him to explore the emotional depth and vulnerability that make fictional stories relatable to audiences.
