Don't Fall Victim To 'Sharks' In The Movie Industry- Fatee Haske Yusuf

Fatee Haske Yusuf, CEO of Haske Production Company in Kaduna state is an Hausa movie actor and producer. She talks to TMG and opens up about the movie industry, while giving advice to upcoming actors.

TMG> Who is Fatee Haske and how did you find yourself in the entertainment industry?

Fatee> I'm from Kaduna state and I graduated with Higher National Diploma. I'm the CEO of Haske Production Company. I got In to the industry through one of my bosses, WASSH WAZIRI HONG.

TMG> How long have you been in the industry professionally?

Fatee> I have been in the industry for more than 5 years.

TMG> Which part of Entertainment did you really specialize in and why did you choose that angle?

Fatee> I specialized in Movie production and acting because it's always been a dream of mine. Thank God it has come true.

TMG> Did you get trained to hone your skills in acting?

Fatee> No...actually, I started acting since I was in primary school. 

TMG> Tell us how far Nigeria as gone in the movie industry and what position is it in the world?

Fatee> Well, as we can see, Nigeria has also premiered movies outside the country. Every part of the world entertainment industry celebrate with stars. We have gone far in the industry. 

TMG> Were you influenced by any famous actor or actress while you were finding your niche in acting?

Fatee> Yes, and why not? I was influenced by some of the artists that I really like. So many of them that I can't mention right now. 

TMG> Do you have a preference for the kind of movies you feature in?

Fatee> Yes, mostly Hausa Movies, such as;

*   Babban gida 
*   Labarin duniya
*   Ibro Dan Mallam
*   Yamutsin rayuwa
*   Gidan Gona

TMG> Nowadays, you find some actors/actresses wearing multiple caps as actor and producer; do you also produce movies?

Fatee> Yes, I am an Executive Producer and I have produced 3 movies so far. Mai kwashe kwashe and Munason juna are some of my own personal movies that I produced.

TMG> Have you ever participated in any competition(s)?

Fatee> Yes, that was when I was in school. I contested for Miss Estate Management Student and Miss Plateau State Student Association and I won both contests.

TMG> Have you performed outdoors or on stage before? Describe those occasions...

Fatee> Yes, I have, at camp during my National Youth Service Corps and also during an event at Barnawa Kaduna. 

TMG> How do you handle mistakes when performing?

Fatee> I don't take it as anything, I always take correction because I know I can't be perfect.

TMG> Do you get nervous before or during a performance?

Fatee> Yes I do, it happens to me before the production. It's just because I want things to go on smoothly without any distractions or problems.

TMG How long do you practice for final production? 

Fatee> I only take a few days for rehearsals, sometimes I don't even need to rehearse.

TMG> How do you balance your acting and other obligations?

Fatee> I always put everything aside once I have production.

TMG> What are your challenges and how do you handle them?

Fatee> Yes, there are a lot of challenges, especially from the directors. I am a bit hot tempered so I hate it when someone talks to me rudely or tries to disrespect me.

I try as much as I can to handle myself by feigning a smile till the end of the production

TMG> What way can you encourage youths to be self reliant and how can you help the ones interested in the movie industry? 

Fatee> My advice to my fellow youths is to look for something useful to do. I always love being  independent and I hate begging for money, rather, I beg for what will fetch me the money. I wish all youth will be like me, especially my fellow ladies. If you are interested in acting, look for a good professional to guide you, don't fall victim to the wrong hands(sharks in the industry). This advice goes especially to the ladies. One thing about the movie industry is to have patience, because the "patient dog eats the fattest bone".

TMG> Do you socialise and when?

Fatee> Yes, I go out once in a while on Fridays.

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