Nollywood Star Rita Dominic, 48, has given hints on why she abandoned acting to become a caregiver in London.
In November 2022, she formally married Daily Times Publisher Fidelis Anosike in England.
The Actress explained that she gave up stardom in 2001/2002 and moved to the United Kingdom because she was dealing with personal issues.
According to her, while in the UK, she started working as a caregiver for adults with special needs.
Speaking at the recent Women of Valour International Women’s Day event in Accra, Ghana, Rita said that while some might view her job as a caregiver as a “step-down”, she didn’t because caring for others brought her joy and purpose.
She said, “Many of you do not know but in 2001/2002 I stopped acting, I left the industry. I moved to London because it was a very dark period of my life like I said, I had these issues, I just fell out with some friends I considered family and I just gave up acting for a while, I needed to get out, just leave that space for a minute.
“And then I moved to London and then gave up stardom and then, you won’t believe it. This is something I never told people before but while in London I was trying to make ends meet so I started working in a care home as a caregiver for adults with special needs, while some might view it as a step-down, I don’t.
“Taking care of others brought me joy and purpose at the time I needed it most because I remember I took care of my mother and my father when they were ill because I was alone with them.”
On 5th April 2022, Dominic announced her engagement to Daily Times publisher, Fidelis Anosike, for the marriage slated for 18 and 19 April, 2022. On 19th April 2022, Dominic and Anosike did their traditional wedding in Imo State, Rita Dominic’s state of origin.[10][11]
Born Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha 12th July 1975, the Nigerian Actress is a multiple award-winning Nollywood Actress, Producer, Model, Television Personality, Investor, Philanthropist and Co-Founder of the Audrey Silva Company.
She is an alumnus of the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Rita is currently a Glo Ambassador and the CEO of Rita Dominic Productions.
