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

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]

Monalisa on set of You&I with Monalisa in 2017

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

  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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