Famous Ghanaian actor Prince David Osei has disclosed that his rise to stardom in the movie industry was characterised by backstabbing and hatred by industry persons who did not want him in the space.

He mentioned that even though the likes of Ivan Quashigah believed in his abilities, other film producers worked behind the scenes to derail his efforts.

The Fortune Island actor said there were times his roles were even taken from him because some industry persons and those “who called the shot” felt he didn’t qualify for it.

Speaking at the third edition of the Graphic Showbiz Forum today, July 25, Prince said that for his eagerness and drive to succeed, he would have given up and killed his dreams.

“I felt unwanted in the movie industry. There was this feeling like ‘where is he coming from?’ I felt that bad energy but all the victimization kept me going.

“When I got cast for The Dead, people made a mockery of me. Sometimes you go on set, they don’t give you room, you wear something and they tell you it’s too nice. At a point, it was me and Martha Ankomah, Opera Square stopped selling our movies.

Speaking on the sidelines of his experience in the Ghanaian movie industry, he urged up-and-coming actors to remain steadfast in their commitment and persevere in the face of deliberate saboteurs from industry saboteurs.

“It’s all about you attracting people. Don’t give up when you come face to face with these kinds of people who would sabotage you in the industry.”