Despite having a baby a subject she refused to talk about, Mercy Aigbe still has a face and figure that makes men's heads turn. A graduate of Creative Art from UNILAG, she spoke with SAMUEL OLATUNJI on acting and her kind of man.

What have you been up to lately?
I have been busy working. I worked with Yemi Solade, Iya Awero, Lola Idije and others. After that I did an English film with Desmond Elliot and others.

How many English movies have you done in all?
I have done just a few, about four movies. The titles are Senseless, Ex-convict and others I cant remember.

How many Yoruba movies have you done?
I have lost count.

Who are the English actresses you have worked with?
I've worked with Stephnora, Chioma Chukwuka, Desmond Elliot, Pat Attah.

How did you break into the lead role category?
It's just that when you are good at what you are doing, you won't have problems.

There is a story where you said you are the best Yoruba actress. How true is that?
I never said I'm the best, I just said thank God I'm not doing badly.

Are you the best?
I leave that judgement to my fans.

When are we going to see Mercy Aigbe produce her own movie?
I've produced my own Yoruba movie, but it is yet to be released. The title is Ipinnu Oluwa. The actors are Yomi Fash Lanso, Fathia Balogun, Funsho Adeolu, Iyabo Ojo, Bose Afolabi, and Mide Martins. It doesn't have a marketer yet.

Who actually sponsored the movie?
It's my movie, produced by me, sponsored by me.

How much did you spend on the movie?
I won't tell you that.

What should we expect from the movie?
It's an emotional movie. You should expect to cry and laugh. It is about a couple that went through life-threatening experiences.

Does it mean it's not a love movie?
There is love, betrayal, it's a mixed grill and it will surely teach lots of lessons when people watch it.

Are you an emotional person?
Yes, I'm emotional. I don't know your own definition of being emotional. But when Mercy Aigbe sees those that cannot cater for their needs, she's moved. When I see people not doing so well, I reach out and try to help. I'm very emotional.

What about on the issue of love?
Ehm. I fall in love because I'm a human being now, and I'm in love right now.

How many times have you fallen in love before this time?
(Laughs). I'm in love right now and that is all I can tell you.

Why did it take you so long before you found love?
I don't know. Maybe this was just God's time for me to find love.

I'm sure there has been so many guys out there who would have wanted your hand in marriage?
They didn't suit my taste. I just found someone that has all the qualifications to be my own man.

What are the qualifications you look for?
My ideal man should be very handsome, caring, understanding, loving, honest and very hardworking.

Do you have that in the man you have now?
Yes. Continued    Source: SAMUEL OLATUNJI