Stop unhealthy rivalry on screen — Gloria Sarfo

Having had a feel of both screen and theatre performances, actress Gloria Sarfo, believes while the stage is more receptive and accommodating, screen players have built up unnecessary, unhealthy rivalry and competition.

Over the weekend, the Efiewura and Living with Tricia’ actress had her first stage appearance when she featured in Latif Abubakar’s Judas and Delilah and she could not hide her love for stage acting.

While she finds her colleagues in the film industry in needless competition with each other, those in theatre are very welcoming and willing to help each other grow.

“The stage brought out something different in me as an actress. I find stage plays very challenging yet interesting. For me, acting on stage is real and not as it fake as it pertains to movies. Besides, our movie industry is full of gossip, envy and unnecessary competition. 

“ Working with these guys on stage  has been great. They are willing to help and teach you so that you can be better. They are so real and that is what is missing in the movie industry,” she told Showbiz on the sidelines of Judas and Delilah which came off at the Accra International Conference Centre. 

“ I am not quitting or downplaying screen play in anyway. All I am saying is that there are so many fake things around the film sector. Stage and the people around it are real, I will definitely choose screen over stage but the truth is that the former brought something different out of me and as an actress. I am challenged after doing stage’, she added.

Asked  of her take on the dwindling fortunes of the movie industry, the Efiewura actress said players within the film industry love to compete with one another rather than pursuing the collective interest of the industry. 

“I’m very disappointed in most of my colleagues in the movie industry. The industry has become a platform for people to compete with one another but that shouldn’t be the case. 

“ For me, I believe that if we put our personal interests aside and co-operate with one another, we can find a better direction for this industry. The competition is needless,” she said.

The Efiewura star was, however, quick to add that her remarks were not to spite anyone but borne out of genuine interest to see a “better industry for all”.

As an actress, Gloria has featured in many movies including The Most Beautiful Hour and Friday Night and was the lead character for TV series, Living With Trisha.

She’s also earned a good reputation as a voice over artist for most adverts on radio and TV and co-hosts Music Music on TV3.