“Acting Is Lived, Not Faked” Toyin Alausa Advises Aspiring Actors
Toyin Alausa has advised rising stars that true acting requires discipline, vulnerability, and emotional depth.
She stressed that powerful performances come from lived experiences, not just memorizing lines.
Veteran actress Toyin Alausa has shared valuable advice with upcoming actors and actresses, reminding them that true acting goes beyond memorizing lines and pretending on screen.

In a recent Instagram post, the award-winning actress emphasized that acting is a lived experience that requires emotional depth, technical skill, and authenticity.
She wrote, “Acting goes beyond memorizing lines; it’s about giving yourself fully to the moment, blending your emotions with your skills until they work as one. To move an audience, you must first allow yourself to feel deeply.”
According to her, powerful performances are born out of discipline and vulnerability. She explained that emotional moments, like crying scenes, are not random but demand years of practice and the courage to fully immerse oneself into a role.
She added, “Each crying scene on screen requires discipline, vulnerability, and countless hours of practice to master. That’s why we say acting is lived, not faked.”