Ghanaian actor Bernard Aduse Poku has opened up about how perseverance shaped his journey in the movie industry and ultimately paved the way for his success.
Sharing his story during an interview on The Delay Show on April 14, 2025, Bernard revealed that his very first movie role never made it to the final cut.
He recalled that after securing his debut role — where he was asked to act out a simple scene cleaning his teeth with a toothpick after a meal at a restaurant — his excitement was short-lived when the movie premiered without his part included.
“It all happened by chance. Right after Senior High School, I had a gap before university, and during that time, around 1999, a friend who was already involved in filmmaking introduced me to the industry,” Bernard recounted.
He added, “They gave me a minor scene to play — I was supposed to act like someone who had just eaten and was using a toothpick to clean his teeth. I did it exactly as directed, but when the movie was finally released, my scene was nowhere to be found. Still, I didn’t give up because I genuinely admired the craft and wanted to be part of it.”
Bernard also credited renowned media personality Andy Dosty for playing a significant role in promoting Asem — the film that eventually earned him widespread recognition.
He went on to express his gratitude to Andy Dosty not only for supporting his acting breakthrough but also for mentoring him as he ventured into radio journalism.