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 |
Monalisa Chinda ⓘ (born 13 September 1974)[1] is a Nigerian actress,[2] film producer, television personality and media personality.[3][4]
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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]
- 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)
- Royal Grandmother (2007)
- Sting 2 (2006)
- Critical Truth (2008)
- Kiss and Tell (2011)
- Keeping my Man (2013)
- Anointed Liars
- Breaking Heart
- Without Goodbye
- Above the Law (2000)
- City of Angels
- Weekend Getaway
- Torn
- Passionate Heart
- Memories of the Heart
- Itoro
- Lagos Cougars
- Spirit Love
- Crazy People
- Passionate Heart
- Okon Lagos
- Games Men Play
- Nollywood Huslers
- Gossip Nation
- The Unthinkable (2014)
- The Therapist (2015)
- Evil Project
- The Good Husband (2020)
See also
References
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda's 40th Birthday Celebration". bellanaija.com. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
- ^ Yinka, Ade (4 December 2020). "Actress, Monalisa Chinda blasts those who run to social media to address their private issues". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ "'Mona Lisa Chinda' That is not the real me". Retrieved 4 May 2014.
- ^ Admin (2 May 2022). "Reactions as Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda flaunts her 14-year-old daughter on social media". National Daily Newspaper. Retrieved 24 July 2022.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda Biography: Inside the Fabulous Life of the Nollywood Actress". buzznigeria.com. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
- ^ "About Nigeria". nigeriaembassygermany.org. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ Tersoo, Andrella (14 June 2018). "Inspiring details from Monalisa Chinda's biography: wedding, husband, daughter". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
- ^ "monalisa-chinda-biography-profile-movies-latest-news". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "monalisa-chinda-biography-profile-movies-latest-news". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "The Set Of Heaven's gate". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Kiss & Tell Movie Cast and Crew". Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ ""Nollywood's Superstars" Desmond Elliot, Jackie Appiah, Joseph Benjamin & Monalisa Chinda grace the Cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine's May Issue". Retrieved 21 May 2012.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda debuts in Talk Show". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda Facts You Need To Know About Nollywood Actress". Retrieved 23 October 2015.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda partners Goge Africa to boost tourism in Africa". Vanguard News. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
- ^ "ACTRESS MONALISA CHINDA BECOMES PORT HARCOURT CARNIVAL QUEEN". Archived from the original on 22 October 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
- ^ "AAMMA HONOURS MONALISA CHINDA IN AUSTRALIA". Retrieved 10 July 2010.
- ^ "Mona Lisa wins Award for Best Actress at Afro Hollywood Awards". Archived from the original on 27 November 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda films on iROKOTv". IROKOtv. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
- ^ "Monalisa Chinda, Lisa Omorodion, Ireti Doyle star in upcoming movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
- https://metronews247.co.uk/monalisa-chinda-in-an-exclusive-interview-opens-up-on-her-failed-marriage/ Metronews247 Media
External links
Media from Commons
Quotations from Wikiquote
Data from Wikidata
- Monalisa Chinda on iMDb
- Official Website
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