Oluwatoyin Raji is a beautiful actress who lives in New Jersey.She always looks stunning.She is also one of the best out there.She loves what she does.
A few days back,she told Citypeople her story.Below are excerpts.
Please introduce yourself to us and what you do for a living.
My name is oluwatoyin Raji. Business woman and actress. Born in Kaduna in April 1982. Single. Presently living in New Jersey, USA since 2013.
I have 5 siblings and a mother all living in Nigeria.
How did acting start for you??
Acting started for me in 2009 under my boss Adekola Tijani in Lagos, Nigeria.
I acted in some movies in Nigeria including eda lo n sare produced by Adekola Tijani, Muniru Ati Anbali produced by Olaniyi Afonja and Iyawo oni cigar produced by Odunlade omo Ketu and others
In America I produced my first movie, Aminat Minaj in 2014, Rihanat also in 2014.
In 2015 I produced Addicted and in 2017 I produced Awele and Omo meji in Nigeria
In 2018, I produced iwalewa in The US and 2019 I produced Honeymoon as my most recent production before focusing on my businesses.
Do you do other businesses??
Yes,I am an entrepreneur trading in Italian Gold under the trade name Teegold Palace LLC USA, I also trade in eye lashes, contact lense and human hair under the trade name Teecute LLC USA
You have been acting for how long?
I have been acting since 2009 making it 12 years
How challenging has it been doing what you do?
It’s not been easy juggling acting, producing and doing business especially in the USA.
The challenges of finding seasoned actors, producers and equipments, time and funding is the true test of one’s passion for acting
Who are the actors you roll with?
Some of the actors I roll with abroad include but is not limited to the following:
Mistura Asuramu, Doris simeone, Mummy Ashabi Olorisa, Seun Jimoh, Toyin Hasstrup, Tunde Owooniran to mention a few
Where were you born?
I was born in Kaduna, grew up in Oshogbo and Lagos
I attended Orolu Community School in Osogbo, Osun State for primary education
I also attended Darul Girls College, Isolo, Lagos for my secondary education.
I ventured into textile business and set up my own business shortly after secondary school
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