Sunday, June 10, 2012

Mark Georgewill





Mark Georgewill

Nathaniel Ruskin Mark Georgewill came into acting because he was being short-changed by agents as a model. He lamented that he was always left with little or nothing hence he had to cross over to acting. He is currently rated as the tallest artiste in Nollywood, standing at six feet seven inches.

Funmi Holder



Funmi Holder


At a close encounter with multi-talented Funmi, what comes to the mind of a movie-buff is that she is a carbon-copy of Jada Pinkett, the Hollywood star wife of even bigger star Will Smith. Petite Funmi, who is the last child of her family has not stopped dazzling Nollywood after her arrival few years ago. She says: “I have a passion for acting. Most people don’t even know I’m studying a science-related course at the University of Ibadan”. Her first lead role in Madu Chikwendu’s ‘Bound by Destiny’, late last year is still being applauded by movie followers

Kenneth Chukwu





Kenneth Chukwu

Kenneth Chukwu has been around in Nollywood for quite sometime now. He is another one of those actors who is cast in supporting roles. Kenneth is definitely fun to watch.

Benedict Johnson





Benedict Johnson Obiakor has been around for a while in Nollywood. He often plays the bad boy role or Bodyguard.

Padita Agu









Padita Agu



Padita Agu is her name, she is beautiful and talented. She belongs to the class of Nollywood actress who are featured prominently as supporting act. The movie that brought her to limelight was Egg Of Life where she was part of the selected girls sent into the forest to fetch the Egg Of Life.

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Lancelot Imasuen




Lancelot Imasuen

Barely six years in the home movie industry, he has so much to show for it. At the last count, that was some months ago when this interview was conducted at the popular Winnis Guest House, Surulere, Lagos he had three dozen movie to his credit. Some of them among the very best.

Joan Agabi



Joan Agabi
A single mother of one, Joan says that her daughter is the one thing in the world guaranteed to make her smile. Simple and straight-forward, Joan believes in the motto 'live and let live'. She says 'because I think that I am a nice person and deserve to be allowed to express myself'. A student, 24-year-old Joan holds a diploma in law.

Rich Oganiru





Rich Oganiru


Leading actor, Rich Oganiru, has dazzled movie-buffs in more than 120 movies since he joined Nollywood. Instead of being a happy man in view of this rare and intimidating record, the ex- naval officer from Owerri says that he’s far from being fulfilled as his bank account is yet to read the six digits. He is not financially comfortable either.

Jim Lawson Maduike




Jim Lawson Maduike

As an announcer and newscaster, Jim Lawson Maduike was one of the golden voices of radio and made quite a name. He is still making a name but this time as an actor after over twenty years in broadcasting.

The Imo State born broadcaster, voice- over artiste and actor worked for FRCN for fourteen years, Ray Power Radio as a pioneer staff for three years and then for MINAJ for another three years before throwing in the towel.

Now, he is holding sway as one of the actors Nigeria could boast of with over seventy films to his credit since he came in 2004.

Leo Mezie



Leo Mezie

In most of the movies he's been involved with, Leo Mezie has often played the role of a toughie or a lover boy. And no matter what role he gets, the Umuahia, Abia State born never fails to deliver. He spoke to Home Video People during the week and this is his story.

Nse Ikpe Etim





Nse Ikpe Etim


You may not be acquainted with her until you are privileged to watch, “Re-Loaded”, a new movie produced by Emem Isong. And when you do then, you will begin to understand this writer’s fascination and respect for her delivery in the new movie. 

Nuella Njubigbo





Nuella Njubigbo

Nuella Njubigbo fondly known as Ella, is an actress and a script writer. Alluring Ella is an indigene of Anambra State and a graduate of government and public administration from Imo State University.
She has done about 13 movies in her three to four years of acting experience. Some of her hit movies include Life’s incidence, Lord of marriage, evil project and Heart of a slave. In this chat with Aramide Pius she speaks on her career, her love life and her greatest wish for the moment. She has bee
privileged to work with top artists like Van Vicker, Jackie Appiah, Jim Iyke, Nonso Diobi and lots more. Enjoy:

Ada Aronu





Ada Aronu

ADA ARONU is one of the youngest movie producers in the Nigerian movies industry, she has also featured in a few Nigerian films. Born of Anambra state origin in the early 80's, she is the 5th of 7 children of Mr and Mrs Christopher Aronu. She studied Mass Communication in the University Of Nigeria (U.N.N) and graduated in Aug 2004.

Vanessa Nzediegwu






Vanessa Nzediegwu

A self-taught artist and TV presenter, Vanessa Nzediegwu is one of the most sort after actresses in the Nigerian film industry.

Her acting profile includes parts in the popular Mnet series Edge of Paradise and the BBC series

Wetin Dey?, among others, as well as being the presenter of ‘Box Office’, a regular series on Nollywood-related events. 

Ifeoma Okeke







Ifeoma Okeke


What’s your background?

I am Ifeoma Okeke though, so many people know me as Ify Okeke. But Ozunde is also my name. I’m from Anambra State, from a family of four, two boys and two girls.

I’m the pet of the family. My mum is from Edo State and my Dad, from Anambra State. I trained as a nurse and well, did diploma in Theatre Arts and Computer science. Finally, I also bagged a degree in Business Administration.

Mary Remy




Mary Remy

At 23 and already a star, Mary Remy, an actress, is sure a celebrity. She started acting at 18, immediately after her secondary school education, barely 5 years ago. Ever since, she has been consistent and increasing her skills and talents.
With her sexy eyeballs and hot legs, this delectable young lady is easily noticed wherever she enters. 

Jeta Amata




Jeta Amata

He was only 21 when he made his first feature film and 12 years later, he single-handedly restored Nigeria’s name on the world map of cine-making countries.

To most Nollywood practitioners and particularly the media, Jeta Amata’s wave making film, Amazing Grace was produced with ease, as it was believed to have been bankrolled by the amiable former governor of Cross River State, Donald Duke. But Jeta told us how he sold all he had and forfeited his accommodation in Lagos just to bring to fruition the Amazing Grace.




Dickson Iroegbu



Dickson Iroegbu

At the last Nigerian Music Award (NMA) in Owerri, after the soul flight had landed at the Sam Mbakwe Airport, there was a carnival-like ride of the music and movie stars and other visitors into the city– in a convoy of limousines surrounded by cultural dancers.

Omoni Oboli Sophie

Omoni Oboli Sophie


BACKGROUND
Omoni Oboli Sophie, the second of two girls was born in the historic city of Benin-City, Nigeria on the 22nd of April 1978. She is from Mosogar, a quiet and peaceful town in Delta State. Her primary education was at the Delta Steel Company Primary School 3, Ovwian-Aladja. Between 1989 and 1994, she attended the prestigious Delta Steel Company Technical High School (DSC THS) where had a chequered secondary education.
A charismatic, natural leader, at various times, she held the positions of Head Girl (’94 set DSC THS), President
Literary & Debating Society, Editor, Press Club & President, French Club all in her secondary school. Between 1995 and 1999, Omoni studied Foreign Languages (majoring in French) at the University of Benin, Nigeria.