Nigerian-Canadian actress Sunshine Rosman recently opened up. She revealed how her acting career helped her cope. This was after the tragic loss of her father.

Rosman shared this insight on the “Open Up” podcast. She spoke with host Amanda Dara. Her acting served as therapy. It provided relief when grief felt overwhelming.

This experience, she explained, pushed her. She focused more intensely on her craft. She channeled her pain directly into creativity.

Parents as Enduring Role Models

Rosman also discussed her parents’ profound influence. They shaped her life significantly. She described them as the inspiration behind her values. They also influenced her overall outlook.

She constantly strives to embody a better version of them. Rosman acknowledges the struggles her parents faced. Their upbringing presented many challenges.

Reflecting on healing, Rosman stated, “I was able to work away a lot of emotions. People say time heals; I don’t think it does.”

She elaborated further on her parents’ impact. “The more I’ve advanced in life, the more I’ve realised my parents have always been my true role models,” she shared. “My mum and dad set such wonderful examples for me. I don’t desperately desire to be anyone but them. Perhaps I just want to be a better version, a healthier one. Many of our parents faced toxicity in their own upbringing. They unknowingly passed some of this down. We must offer them grace for that. But I truly admire my parents. I strive every day to become a better version of them.”

Staying Grounded Amidst Fame

Rosman began her acting journey in 2015. Despite her rising fame, she remains grounded. She achieves this by staying close to family. She also cherishes her genuine friends.

Her sisters are her closest companions. She prefers a small circle of true friends. These friends care for her beyond the spotlight.

She explained her approach to staying authentic: “I stay grounded by being myself. People’s expectations can easily creep into your life. They can start to affect your thinking. But surrounding yourself with the right people makes a big difference.”

Rosman continued, “My best friends are my sisters. Outside of my family, I probably have about five true friends. These are people who are genuinely my friends. I hold them very dearly.”

Rosman’s Diverse Heritage and Nollywood Career

Rosman’s background is diverse. Her mother is Nigerian, from Imo State. Her father is Canadian. She has starred in several Nollywood movies. These include ‘When Love Strikes’ and ‘To Kill a Monkey’.