There are so many Nigerian Actresses in the industry that are doing well. Though they didn't just become successful in just a day, they went through a lot. Their stories will I inspire you. They have become role models to lots of young movie stars who look up to them in the industry.

JuicyNewss present to you Nollywood actresses who once hawked on the street to survive.

1. Toyin Abraham

Toyin Abraham is a Nigerian film actress, filmmaker, director and producer. She was born into a family of five children in Auchi, Edo state. Toyin has three sisters and one Elder. She is the last child of her parents. Due to her poor family background, Toyin had to hawk as a child to support the family.

Now Toyin Abraham is one of the highest paid Actresses in Nigeria and she is doing well. She has won several Awards and has acted over 100 movies.

2. Bisola Aiyeola

Bisola Aiyeola is a Nigerian actress and singer who was the first runner up of Big Brother Naija in 2017 edition. She once revealed that she hawked on the street.

According to her “I hawked on the street. I have sold jewelleries, make up and others. I was 21 years when it happened. It wasn’t a fun experience”.

Bisola is now brand ambassador to many reputable companies and she is also a successful actress and musician.

3. Mercy Johnson

Mercy Johnson is a Nigerian actress. She was born in Lagos to a former naval officer, Mr Daniel Johnson and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson. Mercy is the fourth child of family of seven.

Mercy once hawked sachet water and lived in an uncompleted building before getting successful. She is one of the most talented Actress in Nollywood.

4. Chidozie “Sambass” Nzeribe

Chidozie “Sambass” Nzeribe is a Nigerian film and television actor, model and entertainer. He hails from Anambra State of Nigeria. In an interview, Sambass revealed how he hawked different things.

In his words he said “I hawked vegetables, fufu and puff puff on the streets of Isolo."

He is doing well in the movie industry.

We should never give up on our dreams. These Nollywood Celebrities went through a lot but the never gave up. Now they are doing great and wonderful things.

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