Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has opened up about the heavy psychological impact of her role in the popular TV series Wura, revealing that she had to seek professional therapy after filming wrapped. The actress shared her experience in an interview highlighting the challenges actors face when fully immersing themselves in demanding characters for extended periods.
Gomez, who played the main character, Wura Amoo-Adeleke, explained that the emotional residue from the role lingered long after production ended, affecting her everyday behaviour and interactions. She noted that the character’s intensity made it difficult to separate fiction from reality, leading to noticeable changes in her attitude.
“I had to do therapy after Wura because it was bad. I went back to my YouTube jobs… and I’m supposed to play the victim, and somebody’s talking to me and I’m looking at the person like, ‘Do you know who I am?’”
The turning point came when her husband observed the shift in her demeanour and pointed out that she was sounding “insensitive.” This feedback prompted her to seek professional help to begin the process of detaching from the character.
Gomez stressed that exiting a role can be far more challenging than entering one.
“I always tell people… getting into a character is easier than getting out of a character, especially when you’ve played it for a long time.”
Her revelation has sparked conversations online about actors’ mental health, particularly in long-running series where performers have to live with complexes or emotionally charged characters for months or even years. Many fans and industry insiders have praised her for speaking openly about the often-hidden struggles behind acclaimed performances.
Wura is one of the most talked-about Nigerian TV series in recent years, known for its dramatic storylines and strong ensemble cast. Gomez’s portrayal contributed significantly to the show’s success, but the personal cost, as she described, was substantial.