‘I used therapy to recover from my villain role in Wura’, Scarlet Gomez

Nigerian actress Scarlet Gomez has revealed how therapy helped her navigate the emotional challenges of portraying the complex and villainous character Wura Adeleke in series Wura.

Wura Adeleke, a powerful figure in the mining industry, is willing to go to great lengths to gain influence, even at the expense of her family. As the fourth season prepares to premiere on March 30, Gomez explained that professional support and a strong personal network were key in separating herself from her on-screen persona.

“How I strike a balance…therapy and family. I’m grateful that I have the right support system around me to kind of help me stay grounded,” she said during a virtual press briefing.

Scarlet noted that while Wura brought her increased recognition, she deliberately avoids being typecast in similar roles. “It put me out there, and I am grateful for it. ‘Wura’ made people pay attention…even when they try to bring characters that are similar to Wura, I deliberately try to turn them down because I do not want to have to replicate what Wura,” she added.

The actress also highlighted the significance of female-led productions and their potential to succeed in the industry.

Looking ahead to season four, which will feature 130 episodes airing nightly on Africa Magic channels, Gomez revealed that viewers will see a more emotionally vulnerable side of Wura.

“Basically, in this season, they get to see her in a way that they have never seen before. She becomes more emotional, more vulnerable…Now she feels more human than before. Before, it felt like she was untouchable, but now it feels like she can also go through things that normal people go through,” she said.