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| Actress Doris Simeon Opens Up on Her Relocation to America |
Doris, who rose to fame in the 2000s with her roles in Yoruba films, married filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan in 2008, but the couple divorced in 2011. Their union produced a son, David, who currently lives with his father in America.
After a nearly decade-long hiatus from the Nigerian film industry, actress Doris Simeon has revealed the reasons behind her relocation to America. In a recent interview with actor Kunle Afod, Doris shared that her decision to leave Nigeria six years ago was personal, citing her desire to be closer to her child and his father, who reside in the United States.
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| Doris Simeon |
Doris, who rose to fame in the 2000s with her roles in Yoruba films, married filmmaker Daniel Ademinokan in 2008, but the couple divorced in 2011. Their union produced a son, David, who currently lives with his father in America. Despite being settled in the US, Doris expressed her longing for home, particularly Nigerian delicacies and the camaraderie of being on set with fellow actors and actresses.
The 44-year-old actress recounted her challenging journey to America, including multiple visa denials before finally obtaining one in 2012. She shared humorous anecdotes about her initial attempts, including a memorable experience where she forgot her passport and had to navigate heavy traffic to retrieve it.
Doris has embraced her new life in America, working various jobs, including as a hairdresser and currently, at a foster care and group home program for youth and teen mothers in Maryland. She acknowledged that starting anew in America wasn't easy, emphasizing the importance of hard work and resilience.
The actress, who has won several awards for her performances, including the 2010 Zafaa Award for Best Indigenous Actress and the 2015 All Youths Tush Awards AYTA Role Model (Movie) Award, expressed her desire to visit Nigeria within the next one to two years. Fans of the talented actress eagerly await her return to the big screen.
