Monalisa Chinda
Nigerian actor, film producer and TV personality (born 1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Monalisa Chinyere Chinda ⓘ (born 13 September 1974)[1] is a Nigerian actress,[2] film producer, talkshow host, television personality, humanitarian and media personality.[3][4]
Monalisa Chinda | |
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Chinda and Mr Ibu at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | 13 September 1974 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria |
| Education | Theatre arts, University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, film producer, TV personality, media personality |
| Years active | 1996–present |
| Notable work | Pregnant Virgin |
| Awards | Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award 2009 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival |
Early life
Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, to Ikwerre parents. She is the firstborn in a family of 6 children (two sons and four daughters).[5] She attended Army Children's School GRA for Primary and then Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo. Both schools are located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.[6] She obtained a degree in theatre arts from the University of Port Harcourt.[7]
Career and activities
Monalisa's first major movie was Pregnant Virgin,[8] which she did in 1996 and subsequently, after she graduated in 2000, she did Above the Law and has done many others since then.[9]
In 2007 her road to stardom kicked off when she started appearing in the television soap Heaven’s Gate.[10] In 2011, she debuted as Executive Producer in the Royal Arts Academy movie, 'Kiss & Tell', which Emem Isong co-produced with her and Desmond Elliot directed.[11] In 2012, she became one of the first of four Nollywood actors to be featured on the cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine.[12] In November,2014 the actress branched out of acting a little bit and debuted her Talk Show titled 'You & I with Monalisa."[13]
Monalisa is involved in a lot of charity work. She has a column (Monalisa Code) in the Saturday edition of The Sun Newspapers where she writes on social issues and relationships. She is a consultant with Royal Arts Academy, a media school known for breeding new talents, in acting, directing, and screenwriting.' [14] She partner with Goge African to encourage tourists in Nigeria.[15]
Awards and recognition
- In 2011, Monalisa was crowned the Face of Port Harcourt - Carnival Queen, in her hometown of Rivers State.[16]
- In 2010, she was nominated for Best Actress in a drama series at the Terracotta TV and Film Awards[17]
- Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award 2009 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival[18]
Filmography
She has featured in more than 80 films.[19][20]
- Pregnant Virgin (1996)
- Kids Are Angry (2001) as Louisa
- Enslaved (2004)
- Golden Moon (2005) as Loveline
- Royal Grandmother (2007) as Oluoma
- Sting 2 (2006)
- Critical Truth (2008) a Benita
- Kiss and Tell (2011) as Delphine
- Keeping my Man (2013) as Tamar
- Anointed Liars (2009) as Ann
- Breaking Heart (2009) as Lydia
- Without Goodbye (2009) as Ann
- Above the Law (2000)
- City of Angels
- Passionate Heart
- Memories of the Heart
- Itoro (2013) as Elena
- Spirit of Love (2006) as Anasteria
- Okon Lagos
- Games Men Play (2006)
- Nollywood Huslers
- Weekend Getaway (2012) as Yolanda Okpara
- Gossip Nation (2012)
- Torn (2013) as Nana
- Lagos Cougars (2013) as Elsie
- The Unthinkable (2014)
- The Therapist (2015) as Helen
- Evil Project
- The Therapist (2016) as Helen
- At your Service (2017) as Evelyn
- The Personal Assistance (2017) as Clarice
- Crazy People (2018) as Guest Appearance
- Four wives and a mistress (2019) as Eleanor
- The Bling Lagosians (2019) as Ngozi Gomez
- The Night Bus to Lagos (2019)
- The Good Husband (2020) as Rosa
- The Escort (2020) as Adaora
- Bouquet and Everything After (2021) as Bouquet god
- Different Strokes (2022) as Kevwe
See also
References
External links
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