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Why I Relocated To America – Actress Doris Simeon
Nigerian actress, Doris Simeon has revealed why she relocated to the United States of America.
In an interview she granted actor Kunle Afod, Doris stated: “Many people know that my child and his father are in America, and that’s one of the reasons I relocated to America.”
“I left Nigeria in 2018, and since then, I haven’t returned to the country. Even though I miss Nigeria, especially the roadside food and street vendors, I long for my family and friends and being on set, especially when I see actors and actresses sharing behind-the-scenes moments on their social media platforms.”
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The 44-year-old Doris Simeon travelled to America in 2012.
In addition to playing the role of Da Grin’s girlfriend in 2010 ‘Ghetto Dreamz’ she also co-produced ‘Omo Iya Kan’.
Providing insight on the travails to obtain the visa she stated, earlier effort did not yield result, including in a case where she could not access the embassy early enough.
“I was living on the Mainland. But I discovered I had left my passport at home. So, I decided to return to Akute on the Mainland to pick it up, but I encountered heavy traffic. When I arrived in Akute, my friend who was living there brought it for me.
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“There was heavy traffic on the Third Mainland bridge, but I reached the embassy’s parking lot by 7:00 AM and began searching for my visa receipt. I gave up and planned to return home before finding the receipt in my wallet. Upon reaching the embassy, they only asked me what I was going for, and I said an award.
“They inquired if it was NEA, and I confirmed. They searched the movie online, found my name, and that’s how I obtained my visa,’’the Nollywood actress recalled.
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July 19, 2024 at 4:59 pm
Nollywood actress, Doris Simeon, has revealed the reasons behind her relocation to the United States of America. In a recent interview, the talented actress opened up about her decision to leave her home country, Nigeria, and start a new life in America.
According to Simeon, her primary motivation for relocating was to be closer to her son, who lives with his father in the States. As a devoted mother, she wanted to be more involved in her child’s life and watch him grow up. This desire ultimately led her to make the bold decision to leave her comfort zone in Nigeria and start anew in America.
However, Simeon’s journey in America was not without its challenges. She revealed that she had to take on menial jobs to support herself, including working as a delivery person, a personal shopper, and even a hairdresser. Despite her fame and success in Nigeria, she was willing to start from scratch and do whatever it took to make a living in her new country.
Today, Simeon works as a social worker for the government, a job she finds fulfilling and rewarding. She expressed her gratitude for the opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and to contribute to her new community. Her experience in America has been a humbling one, and she has learned to appreciate the simple things in life.
Despite her newfound happiness in America, Simeon confessed that she misses her home in Nigeria. She longs for the street foods, her friends and family, and the familiar comforts of her homeland. However, she is determined to make the most of her new life in America and to create a better future for herself and her son.