Shawn Faqua unveils sacrifice: Actorβs wife reveals why she almost moved to Portugal
Nollywood star Shawn Faqua and his wife, Dr. Sharon Faqua, have shared the emotional backstory of their union, revealing she nearly moved to Portugal permanently before their marriage. During a Pulse Valentineβs interview released on February 20, 2026, the couple detailed the βhuge sacrificeβ that kept Sharon in Nigeria.
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βThe couple reflected on their journey during the special session, where Sharon admitted she was βdone and ready to moveβ before Shawn entered her life.
She noted that staying in Lagos was a major pivot from her original plan to relocate abroad. Sharon described the decision as a life-altering choice that favoured her relationship over her international aspirations.
ββI was done and ready to move and this young man decided to come into my life and bring me to Lagos of all places.β Sharon Faqua said.
βThe height myth and marital patience
βSharon used the interview to address persistent social media rumors regarding her husbandβs physical stature. She explained that fans often mistakenly label the actor as βshortβ because she is exceptionally tall and frequently wears heels.
Sharon clarified that while she towers over many, Shawn is of average height and the visual contrast simply creates a false narrative in photos.
ββPeople think that youβre a short man because sometimes I read the comments. Heβs not short, Iβm just very tall. Heβs okay but heβs not short.β The actress noted.
βThe conversation shifted to personal growth, with Shawn highlighting the importance of emotional endurance in marriage. He jokingly remarked that loving Sharon has forced him to develop the βfruit of patienceβ in ways he never expected.
Shawn noted that while other married men failed to warn him, he has learned to adapt to the demands of their high-energy household.
ββIt is at this moment that he realized he needed patience. You know where the Bible says patience as a fruit of the spirit? You made it.β Shawn Faqua shouted.
βHistoric train vows and romantic gestures
βThe couple also reminisced about their record-breaking wedding, which they held aboard a moving train in October 2025. Sharon revealed that she had to convince a skeptical Shawn to go through with the unconventional venue.
Although the actor initially thought she was joking, he eventually embraced the idea, making them the first couple to wed on a Nigerian locomotive.
ββGetting married on a train. Because I mentioned it and I was on it at some point. Iβm like βI bet Iβm just joking.β Almost. I love it, letβs do it.β The star declared.
βThe interview concluded with the pair reading intimate, hand-written letters to each other. This public display of affection follows a week of heavy celebrity news, including when Gilbert Baci revealed his deep crush on a close family friend.
Sharon ended the session by describing Shawn as her βsoulmateβ and βhome,β echoing the sentiment of industry reconciliations like when Mercy Aigbe explained her previous set disputes to clear the air with colleagues.
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