Nigeria, May 23 -- Chisom Agoawuike, an ex-beauty queen and fashion model, was thrust into the limelight after she landed the lead role in 'Halita', a popular TV drama series on Showmax.

In the series, she plays the role of a young woman who is forced to flee the village and a crooked suitor, only to face the intrigue and drama of a new life in the city with a powerful family.

In this chat with PREMIUM TIMES, Agoawuike, who is a public health graduate, speaks about her overnight fame, her relationship with her co-stars, and more.

PT: Tell us about your background?

Chisom: I studied Public Health at the Federal University of Technology, Owerri. I wanted to study Theatre Arts but my parents wanted me to study something more 'professiona...