Nollywood actress Sunshine Rosman has spoken candidly about the pain of losing her father and how she found healing through work, family support, and embracing authenticity.
Speaking on the Open Up podcast with Amanda Dara, Rosman reflected on how immersing herself in her craft became both therapy and escape during one of the most difficult times in her life.
“I was able to work away a lot of emotions,” she said. “People say time heals; I don’t think it does.”
The actress, known for her roles in hit Nollywood productions, said the experience reshaped her understanding of strength and family, crediting her late father and mother as the greatest influences on her life.
“The more I’ve advanced in life, the more I’ve realised that my parents have always been my true role models,” Rosman shared. “My mum and dad set such wonderful examples for me that I don’t desperately desire to be anybody but them. Maybe I just want to be a better version of them — a healthier version — because many of our parents had to deal with a lot of toxicity from their own upbringing, which they unknowingly passed down. One has to give them grace for that. But I truly admire my parents and strive every day to become a better version of them.”
Rosman also opened up about how public expectations can weigh heavily on entertainers, stressing the importance of remaining authentic and grounded.
“The expectations people have of you can easily creep into your life and start to affect how you think,” she explained. “But surrounding yourself with the right people makes a big difference. My best friends are my sisters. Outside of my family, I probably have about five true friends, people who are genuinely my friends and whom I hold very dearly.”
Through her journey of loss and self-discovery, Rosman said she has learned to find peace not in perfection, but in embracing vulnerability and gratitude.
“Losing my dad changed my perspective on what truly matters,” she added. “It taught me that authenticity and family are everything.”
Rosman’s story continues to resonate with fans who admire her openness, resilience, and determination to remain true to herself both on and off screen.
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