For many celebrities, top business executives, and well-known public figures, the road to success often begins in the shadows with struggles, rejections, and moments that test their resolve.

Behind the polished images and accolades are stories of grit, patience, and quiet beginnings that rarely make the headlines.

Ghanaian actor Bernard Aduse Poku is one of such personalities whose story reminds us that success is often built on persistence rather than luck.In an exclusive conversation on The Delay Show with Deloris Frimpong Manso, the actor opened up about the early days of his acting career, a period filled with hope, disappointment, and quiet determination.

He recalled landing his very first movie role shortly after completing Senior High School in 1999, during a gap year before university.