Monalisa Chinda

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Monalisa Chinda
Chinda and Mr Ibu at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born (1974-09-13) 13 September 1974 (age 50)
Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
EducationTheatre arts, University of Port Harcourt
Occupation(s)Actress, film producer, TV personality, media personality
Years active1996–present
Notable workPregnant Virgin
AwardsBest Actress, Afro Hollywood Award 2009 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival

Monalisa Chinyere Chinda (listen)ⓘ (born 13 September 1974)[1] is a Nigerian actress,[2] film producer, talkshow host, television personality, humanitarian and media personality.[3][4]

Early life

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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

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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

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  • 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

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She has featured in more than 80 films.[19][20]

  • Pregnant Virgin (1996)
  • 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

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References

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  1. ^ "Monalisa Chinda's 40th Birthday Celebration". bellanaija.com. 15 September 2014. Retrieved 22 October 2014.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ "'Mona Lisa Chinda' That is not the real me". Retrieved 4 May 2014.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Monalisa Chinda Biography: Inside the Fabulous Life of the Nollywood Actress". buzznigeria.com. 17 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  6. ^ "About Nigeria". nigeriaembassygermany.org. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
  7. ^ Tersoo, Andrella (14 June 2018). "Inspiring details from Monalisa Chinda's biography: wedding, husband, daughter". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 30 September 2021.
  8. ^ "monalisa-chinda-biography-profile-movies-latest-news". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  9. ^ "monalisa-chinda-biography-profile-movies-latest-news". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  10. ^ "The Set Of Heaven's gate". 30 June 2012. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  11. ^ "Kiss & Tell Movie Cast and Crew". Archived from the original on 2 May 2015. Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  12. ^ ""Nollywood's Superstars" Desmond Elliot, Jackie Appiah, Joseph Benjamin & Monalisa Chinda grace the Cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine's May Issue". 21 May 2012. Retrieved 21 May 2012.
  13. ^ "Monalisa Chinda debuts in Talk Show". Retrieved 30 October 2014.
  14. ^ "Monalisa Chinda Facts You Need To Know About Nollywood Actress". Retrieved 23 October 2015.
  15. ^ "Monalisa Chinda partners Goge Africa to boost tourism in Africa". Vanguard News. 18 June 2022. Retrieved 26 July 2022.
  16. ^ "ACTRESS MONALISA CHINDA BECOMES PORT HARCOURT CARNIVAL QUEEN". Archived from the original on 22 October 2011. Retrieved 20 October 2011.
  17. ^ "AAMMA HONOURS MONALISA CHINDA IN AUSTRALIA". Retrieved 10 July 2010.
  18. ^ "Mona Lisa wins Award for Best Actress at Afro Hollywood Awards". Archived from the original on 27 November 2009. Retrieved 21 November 2009.
  19. ^ "Monalisa Chinda films on iROKOTv". IROKOtv. Retrieved 5 May 2014.
  20. ^ "Monalisa Chinda, Lisa Omorodion, Ireti Doyle star in upcoming movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. Retrieved 19 May 2015.
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