“You’re Not Meant to Enjoy It” — Actress Soso Opens Up on Strict Rules for Onscreen Kisses

Nollywood actress Sophia Chisom, popularly known as Soso, has revealed that she does not use her tongue during kissing scenes and treats intimate moments on set strictly as part of the job.

Speaking during an interview on TVC’s E-Splash, the actress responded to recent comments by actors who complained about never experiencing a “good kiss” while filming.

According to Soso, she maintains firm personal boundaries during romantic scenes by keeping her teeth closed and limiting contact to the lips alone.

“I don’t know if people kiss with their tongues but I do not kiss with my tongue. My teeth are always close during kissing scenes so it is just the lips. But because it is an act, we have to make it believable,” she said.

The actress stressed that she is uncomfortable with exchanging saliva with multiple co-stars and believes actors should approach such scenes professionally rather than emotionally.

“Some people kiss with their tongues but I don’t think it is okay to swap saliva with every single person that you shoot with. Besides, it is a job. So whenever I see a colleague complaining that they didn’t get a good kiss it is weird. You are not supposed to get a good kiss, it is a job,” she added.

Her remarks come amid ongoing conversations in Nollywood after actors, including Saga Adeolu, stated that onscreen kisses in the industry are often awkward and far from pleasurable.

Soso’s comments have since sparked reactions online, with many praising her stance on professionalism and personal boundaries in the entertainment industry.