In performance, you don't always feel that sort of family bond right off the top. It sort of develops and grows over time. Uzo Aduba bonddevelopfamily Change image and share on social
My family is first-generation Nigerian, and we grew up in a very small, suburban town in New England, Massachusetts. So I do understand what it feels like to be an 'only' in that regard. Uzo Aduba englandfamilyfelt Change image and share on social
I come from Nigeria, and we live by the idea that it takes a village. So my entire team. I live by my team: my friends, my neighbors, my teachers - they're the people who taught me how to be a free actor. Uzo Aduba actorentirefree share on social
My mother is a fighter. After she battled polio and learned to walk again, the doctors told her she would be a cripple her entire life. Instead of accepting defeat, she refused this fate and went on to become the West African Women's Singles tennis champion in college. Uzo Aduba acceptafricanbattle share on social
My parents wanted us to be well-rounded individuals and really have the American experiences as richly as one can. Uzo Aduba americanexperienceindividual Change image and share on social
I grew up in a very small town in Massachusetts, and it goes without saying that there weren't many Nigerian families in that town, and a lot of people couldn't say Uzoamaka. Uzo Aduba familygrowlot Change image and share on social
My family is from Nigeria, and my full name is Uzoamaka, which means 'The road is good.' Uzo Aduba familyfullgood Change image and share on social
I was pursuing the arts with theater in school, and I was doing after-school activities, but not in any real movement towards a professional career. Uzo Aduba activityartcareer Change image and share on social
Onstage, even though you're here together with the other actor, face-to-face, playing out the scene, you also have that other ear pointed out toward the audience and how they're listening. That informs a lot. Uzo Aduba actoraudienceear share on social
I used to be a huge fan of 'Lockup' on MSNBC, and that certainly has helped with my understanding of the world. Uzo Aduba fanhelphuge Change image and share on social
