I am busty and happy–Mercy Asiedu
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When she started acting, one part of her body that made her stand out
among others was her bust region and despite repeated ogling and
bullying comments on social media, Kumasi-based actress, Mercy Asiedu
could just not be bothered.
She learnt to ignore everyone, embrace her breasts and has since
become proud of them.
"I want people to know that, I am comfortable with the size of my
boobs. And that is something that nobody can change. Eventhough they
are heavy they do not restrict my movements.
"I can run, jump and do anything that others with small breasts will
do so you see; I am more than okay with the size of my boobs.
"When it comes to outfits, in spite of their size, I rock any dress I
want. I am proud of my boobs," she said in an interview with Showbiz
on Tuesday.
Commenting on if being busty affects her dressing when it comes to
costuming her for movies, she said; "that is not a problem at all. The
costumier is usually aware of my measurements before I even get on
set.
"Most of them know my body size and my measurements so they are aware
of what will work for me. They always make provisions for that and so
far, I have not heard of any complaints," the mother of two said.
Talking about how she feels whenever her colleague actors use the size
of her breasts as a point of reference in movies, she said; "I do not
get offended at all because I know it is just acting and we are doing
comedy so it's not really a big deal for me."
Touching on her music and her Eye Adwene Kyere album which she
released last month, Mercy Asiedu said, people should not be surprised
when they see her singing because that had always been a part of her.
"I have been singing all my life. In fact, I started singing and
acting at the same time but you know how when God wants to favour and
bless you, he decides any medium of His choice so I will say, God
used the acting aspect to bless me and that is how come I put music on
hold until now," she said.
Asked to say a word to up and coming actors, Mercy said, "I want them
to know that being a star does not come on a silver platter. I am
aware that most of our ladies especially are in a rush to hit the
screens but the truth is that, it takes determination, patience and
endurance to get there.
"In their quest to become stars, they should also be willing to add
prayers and be ready to start from small beginning, be humble and
strive to do better than the people they see as mentors," she added.
Mercy Asiedu, who is currently the president of The Actresses
Association of Ghana (ACTAG) is known for many movies including Psalm
23, Asoreba, Job, I know My Right, Suzy, Obiyaa, Matriki Wo, Agya Koo
Aware Broni, Asem Asa, Otan Nni Aduro and Emma Pe Aware.
Credit: Graphic Online