Nigerian-Canadian actress Sunshine Rosman has opened up about how losing her father affected her and how she channelled her pain into work.
Speaking on the Open Up podcast with Amanda Dara, the To Kill a Monkey actress said her job became a form of therapy after her father’s death.
“I was able to work away a lot of emotions. People say time heals; I don’t think it does,” she said.
Sunshine, who described her parents as her biggest role models, revealed that their strength and values continue to guide her in life.
“The more I’ve advanced in life, the more I’ve realised that my parents have always been my true role models. My mum and dad set such wonderful examples for me that I don’t desperately desire to be anybody but them. Maybe I just want to be a better version of them, a healthier version, because many of our parents had to deal with a lot of toxicity from their own upbringing, which they unknowingly passed down. One has to give them grace for that. But I truly admire my parents and strive every day to become a better version of them,” she said.
On dealing with fame and public expectations, the actress said she remains grounded by surrounding herself with people who truly care about her.
“By being myself. The expectations people have of you can easily creep into your life and start to affect how you think. But surrounding yourself with the right people makes a big difference. My best friends are my sisters. Outside of my family, I probably have about five true friends, people who are genuinely my friends and whom I hold very dearly,” she added.
Sunshine, who was born to a Nigerian mother from Imo State and a Canadian father, began her acting career in 2015 and has since featured in several Nollywood films including When Love Strikes.
The actress has often spoken about staying authentic and using her work to express emotions and experiences, including grief.
She previously made headlines when she said marriage is not meant for everyone, stressing that personal growth and happiness should come first.
