Nollywood twins, Tracy and Treasure Daniels have
been counting their blessings since they joined the Nigerian movie
industry. Right now, the duo has added another feather to their caps
with the production of a new movie entitled, Unknown Caller.
been counting their blessings since they joined the Nigerian movie
industry. Right now, the duo has added another feather to their caps
with the production of a new movie entitled, Unknown Caller.
In this chat, the Ebonyi State-born thespians talk about their career and life as identical twins. Enjoy it.
What are you up to lately?
Generally, we don’t like to put our plans out there
because bread is not sold while still in the oven but on display.We work
quietly and bring you the outcome. Our skin care products could be
mentioned here because it’s ready and available for launch on our
birthday on October 21. In fact, that’s the thing we’ve been up to
lately.
because bread is not sold while still in the oven but on display.We work
quietly and bring you the outcome. Our skin care products could be
mentioned here because it’s ready and available for launch on our
birthday on October 21. In fact, that’s the thing we’ve been up to
lately.
However, our latest movie and the roles we played in it
are also worthy of mention. It was directed by Sir Uchenna Agbo and shot
in Enugu State alongside other great talents. The characters we played
are Jenifer and Jessica. The movie is very interesting and at
the same time challenging. The characters demand acting out a disturbed
drug addict, which is far from the kind of roles we’ve played in
previous movies.
are also worthy of mention. It was directed by Sir Uchenna Agbo and shot
in Enugu State alongside other great talents. The characters we played
are Jenifer and Jessica. The movie is very interesting and at
the same time challenging. The characters demand acting out a disturbed
drug addict, which is far from the kind of roles we’ve played in
previous movies.
What do you like about the characters you acted?
Anybody who had watched Unknown Caller would attest to
this. However, nothing remains our best for too long, another best is
already on the way.
this. However, nothing remains our best for too long, another best is
already on the way.
How was your growing up?
I could say we were born with silver spoon, but I would
rather say with golden spoon. Our parents are members of the clergy; we
grew up in a parsonage which I consider a privilege because that’s what
has shaped us into who we are today.
rather say with golden spoon. Our parents are members of the clergy; we
grew up in a parsonage which I consider a privilege because that’s what
has shaped us into who we are today.
What childhood experiences made you cry?
Whenever anybody attempted to separate us or if my twin
sister was traveling without me, we would cry or take ill until we were
reunited or allowed to go on the trip go together. Also, anytime our dad
was traveling back to his pastoral work, we would cry and fall sick as
well. That’s how much we cherish our father.
sister was traveling without me, we would cry or take ill until we were
reunited or allowed to go on the trip go together. Also, anytime our dad
was traveling back to his pastoral work, we would cry and fall sick as
well. That’s how much we cherish our father.
Would you like to change anything in the way you were brought up?
Growing up, our parents were like missionaries. They were
always going on transfer or traveling from one state to another and that
affected our stability as children. We couldn’t concentrate in one
school. We were always the new kids and we also missed our friends. If
we had our way, we wouldn’t have accepted that kind of growing up.
always going on transfer or traveling from one state to another and that
affected our stability as children. We couldn’t concentrate in one
school. We were always the new kids and we also missed our friends. If
we had our way, we wouldn’t have accepted that kind of growing up.
What is your most embarrassing moment in Nollywood?
It was when one of us wanted to play smart and switched
roles in the movie entitled A friend of Mine. Tracy was supposed to be
on set, but she also had a date with her boyfriend on that day. So, we
agreed that rather than cancel the date,Treasure would stand in and help
shoot her scenes. Little did we know that the director would find us
out. Kabat was a very smart person, and good director. We give it up to
him.
roles in the movie entitled A friend of Mine. Tracy was supposed to be
on set, but she also had a date with her boyfriend on that day. So, we
agreed that rather than cancel the date,Treasure would stand in and help
shoot her scenes. Little did we know that the director would find us
out. Kabat was a very smart person, and good director. We give it up to
him.
What is your happiest moment in the industry?
It was the day we premiered our latest movie, Unknown
Caller. It was a classy and beautiful event. It practically launched our
career to a new level.
Caller. It was a classy and beautiful event. It practically launched our
career to a new level.
Are you in any relationship currently?
Yes, one of us is in a relationship. But we don’t want to discuss our relationships in the media.
Who is your ideal man?
Each of us has different standards for the man we would
like to be with. However, we have one common ground; our ideal man must
be emotionally stable and financially established. We don’t believe in
gender equality. Our ideal man has to be first and foremost, a provider,
that’s our culture.
like to be with. However, we have one common ground; our ideal man must
be emotionally stable and financially established. We don’t believe in
gender equality. Our ideal man has to be first and foremost, a provider,
that’s our culture.
Have you had a disagreement over a man?
We are so discreet about romance. For us, it’s okay that way because it’s very sensitive.
Do you have a crush on anyone in the industry?
I don’t know what would happen if I run into Kit Harington
(Jon Snow) of Game of Thrones or if my twin sister runs into Peter
Dinklage (Tyrion Lanister) also in Game of Thrones.
(Jon Snow) of Game of Thrones or if my twin sister runs into Peter
Dinklage (Tyrion Lanister) also in Game of Thrones.
Can both of you marry one man?
Why marry one man when many guys would be left
heart-broken after our marriage? We can at least make it one guy less
broken (laughter). Never, we can’t marry one man. Each of us would have
her own husband. It doesn’t matter if they are strangers, brothers,
friends or twin brothers.
heart-broken after our marriage? We can at least make it one guy less
broken (laughter). Never, we can’t marry one man. Each of us would have
her own husband. It doesn’t matter if they are strangers, brothers,
friends or twin brothers.
Do you get sexual advances from married men who see you on screen?
It would be an obvious lie for any girl in our position to
say no to this question. But remember these are not just admirers, but
fans and fans are the ones who determine our ability to sell and how we
are rated in our career. So, we have to make them remain loyal even if
they don’t get through their wishes.
say no to this question. But remember these are not just admirers, but
fans and fans are the ones who determine our ability to sell and how we
are rated in our career. So, we have to make them remain loyal even if
they don’t get through their wishes.
Do you believe that some actresses sleep their ways to the top?
Everything is possible and nothing is new or news. There
are fair and fowl means of achieving every set goals and each one comes
with a price. Life is about choices and people are free to choose the
one they can deal with. No one is better than another, so we don’t pay
that any attention. We just follow the path we choose for ourselves;
steady and focused till we get there.
are fair and fowl means of achieving every set goals and each one comes
with a price. Life is about choices and people are free to choose the
one they can deal with. No one is better than another, so we don’t pay
that any attention. We just follow the path we choose for ourselves;
steady and focused till we get there.
What makes you stand out?
More than any thing, I think what makes us stand out or
distinguish us from other actresses is the fact that we are identical
twins, and pursuing the same career.
distinguish us from other actresses is the fact that we are identical
twins, and pursuing the same career.