Nollywood Star Scarlet Gomez Credits Therapy for Psychological Recovery Following Intense Method Acting in Hit Series ‘Wura’

Nollywood's Scarlet Gomez discusses using therapy to separate from her 'Wura' character and teases a vulnerable Season 4 premiere on Africa Magic.

By: AXL Media

Published: Mar 27, 2026, 6:17 AM EDT

Source: The information in this article was sourced from LEADERSHIP Media Group

The Psychological Price of Portraying a Villain

Popular Nollywood actress Scarlet Gomez has shed light on the mental health challenges associated with portraying the complex protagonist of the hit series Wura. Playing Wura Adeleke—a cutthroat mining mogul with a penchant for ruthlessness—Gomez admitted that the lines between her real-life persona and the fictional villain began to blur. During a virtual press briefing on Friday, the actress candidly shared that she turned to professional therapy to "recover" and successfully separate her own identity from the dark traits of her onscreen counterpart.

Maintaining Balance Through a Clinical Support System

For Gomez, the transition out of the mining pits of the show required more than just leaving the set. She credited a combination of therapy and a steadfast family support system for keeping her grounded during the long production cycles. “How I strike a balance is through therapy and family," the actress stated, highlighting a growing trend among top-tier Nollywood talent to prioritize mental wellness. According to Gomez, having a structured environment to "center" herself was essential to prevent the character’s volatile emotions from bleeding into her personal life.

Defying Typecasting After Massive Success

While the role of Wura has catapulted Gomez to a new echelon of fame and industry respect, she expressed a cautious approach to her future career path. Despite receiving numerous offers for similar "ruthless" characters, Gomez revealed she has been turning them down to avoid being typecast. According to the actress, her goal is to demonstrate her versatility by exploring diverse roles rather than capitalizing on a single successful performance. She remains committed to showing her range beyond the "power-hungry mogul" archetype that has defined her recent career.