Julius Onah, an Award-Winning Film Maker (Bio)
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Jim Iyke Biography (Nollywood Star Actor)
by N.M.N (Staff) / 24,249 ViewsJIM IYKE BIOGRAPHY
Jim lyke Esomugha was born in Libreville, Gabon to the family of Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Esomugha. Jim Iyke hails from Enugu Agidi village of Anambra state Eastern Nigeria.
Jim Iyke's circumstance of birth can only be livened to other great personalities. As a destiny child, Jim was placed between 7 other sisters making him the only son among other siblings of his father’s household. His early struggle to create a niche for himself was made manifest by his ability to believe and demonstrate his conviction at any given opportunity. After the completion of his primary and secondary school education he proceeded to the University of Jos in furtherance of his educational career. After his youth service, Jim lyke Esomugha relocated to Lagos in search of greener fleece but encountered frustration, setback and challenges; however, his early set back was cushioned by his contact with a Lagos based lawyer Barrister.
Victor Opurum, who having identified the bundle of talent inherent in this enigma, encouraged him to continue the pursue of his dreams. Through sheer hard work, humility and unprecedented preservance, Jim survived all odds, excelled in his chosen career and has since proved to be among the best.
Jim lyke has presently produced two intemational movies called Ebony and Good evening with internationally renowned actress Judy Shekoni and Tangerine Martins. Jim has continued to spread and propagate the ideas of his foundation in his recent 12 country world tour. He desire to give back to the community of which he was a product of is the reason behind setting up this Foundation.
Given his background and the traumatic childhood experience, he believe that there is no greater good than to restore hope, lift up the smile and dreams of our children in dire need. At a tender age, Jim lyke Esomugha has realised purpose in his life and he has chosen no other platform than this foundation to pursue this eternal calling, we therefore urge you to be a partner of our children dreams to restore hope to the needy and humanity.
Jim lyke, Actor, model, businessman and film maker, is the founder, initiator and driving force of Jim lyke Foundation for Children with special Disabilities. Jim lyke is one of Nigerian’s most popular actors with a history of over 100 movies in his film graph in just five years. Renowned for more than acting skills, he is martial arts specialist and is celebrated for pioneering a lot of first in the home video industry. He is the first actor to produce a mainstream big budget movie abroad. As a businessman, Jim has considerable interest in Real Estate and resource management. He is an alumnus of the University of Jos with a degree in philosophy.
In spite of the good looking charming playboy roles that movies seem to cast him in, Jim is a focused and disciplined young man who has allowed his passion for children, their welfare and the greater good of society to be expressed via the vehicle of his foundation.
Filmography
Actor (139 titles)We will continue updating Jim Iyke's Biography Page on Nigeria Movie Network when new information about the Ace Nollywood actor is made available. Including new movie releases in which Jim Iyke starred in, directed, or produced. Check back this biography page regularly for what's new with Jim Iyke. :)
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Tonto Dike Biography (Nollywood Star Actress)
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Tonto Dike is from Ikwerre, Port Harcourt, Rivers state, and was born on June 9th 1985. Tonto Dikeh is also a face to reckon with in the now-known NOLLYWOOD “Nigerian movie entertainment” industry.
With an increasing profile of Nollywood movies to her credit, she has gradually acquired a large fan base among Nollywood movie fans both in Africa and in other parts of the world such as the United States, where these movies are beginning to gain a lot of popularity. The light skinned, beautiful, sweet- smiling talented Tonto has her determination and her God to thank for her break into the limelight.
Growing up without a mother, Tonto was confined to the parental care of just her father and stepmother in a large family of nine, including both parents and seven siblings. At a tender age, she gained admiration for notable Hollywood icons Julia Roberts and Al Pacino, and said to herself, “I can do this.”
Her description of Julia Roberts: “Lighthearted and serious-minded, brave in the face of any movie role that comes her way…. I see a lot of Julia Robert in myself . The journey to acting had its rough patches, the most threatening being her admission into the University to study engineering. She says, “Deep within my heart, I cried, thinking I would never achieve my dreams.” She had embraced the idea of an incompatibility between higher education and acting.
Tonto Dikeh Growing up
Growing up was wonderful because I had everything I wanted and wasn’t deprived of anything. My father was wealthy, so he did everything possible for me. I went to the best schools in my state, I graduated with good results from my primary and secondary schools and I hope to graduate with the best result after my degree programme. I have had parental love, care, family ties while growing up.
It’s been love all the way the only thing I didn’t appreciate while growing up was the fact that I could not mix with my peer group, which is why I can’t speak my dialect up till now. Another was growing up without my mother. She died when I was just three years old, so I practically didn’t know her, but it was a joy to know that I had someone who I could say replaced her.
My journey into Nollywood
I got into the industry after I left the reality T.V show The next movie star in 2005, I was first runner-up, when Kingsley Ogboso won, and from there, I started looking for contacts and fortunately for me, a lot of people saw my talent, I got involved in the reality show first because I saw it as a way of getting close to the industry, I had hoped that from it I would move into the industry and it happened as I wanted.
Challenges
Sincerely, I don’t think I have had to go through any challenge. This is because I don’t see them as challenges; I am a very prayerful person. I believe so much in God and it seems like everything just falls at my feet. Anything I want just falls at my feet. I can’t say I have had to go through challenges since I got into the industry.
Big break Into Nollywood
Perhaps, I should say my first movie, but that was released last year so I will say my second movie, entitled, Holy Cross which I did with Nonso Diobi, Uncle Pete Edochie and Jim Iyke, after seeing the film, the producers and directors wanted to use me in their own films, Right from my second movie people started to look out for me.
Opinion on Nollywood
I see the industry as a fruitful one, which can yield more fruits in the future. All we need is hard work, perseverance and prayer. The industry is like a newborn baby that has to be nurtured and well taken care of. I still think that we really need to work hard because we are way backward. Though we may be doing well, I still think we can do better.
Relationship
I am in one, which I am very proud of. He is okay for me. I took what God gave me, and remember, I said God gives me anything that I desire. As for how he feels when I am on set with all the kissing and hugging, I’ll tell you something: When I say that I took what God gave me, I meant that He gave me a package in a man, all I want in life He gave to me in one person.
May man gives me endurance, patience, love and he is someone who understands. He really understands, so I don’t have a problem with my handling of roles. He might not be okay with the roles all the while, but he still prays for me and hopes for a better future for me because he knows I love my job.
Playing music with Patience Ozorkwor
First of all, the music is owned by Amaco Investments; Charles, Patience and I were just called to mime it. I had fun being in the video and I didn’t know it was going to be this big as everybody is talking about it. I have no plans whatsoever to get into music.
First day on set
I was very scared. I was shy. I didn’t know what to think or expect until the lights came on, then I knew that this was serious business. But I had people like Uncle Pete Edochie, Nonso Diobi, Desmond Elliot, Nkiru Sylvanus, and Uncle Larry Coldsweat. They kept saying ‘you can do it’ and I did it.
What you can’t wear
I will not be caught in a long skirt because I hate it. I also can’t wear Iro and Buba, it’s fashion for the older women. I am still very young and I need to feel free in my body you can’t catch me being very religious in my dressing, I love to dress the way I love to dress.
Sexy part of me
I give that to my lips. I love them and people have told me that they love them too, talking about what people don’t know about me, a lot of people don’t know that I am very nice, a wonderful and serious minded person.
Coping with school and acting
I am in my final year now, and this year, I have decided that I must spend almost all of it in school doing school work. Though I will still be on set, I hope to be in school more. I will work it out, I don’t have a plan yet, but I will be able to be in school more often than I used to.
Philosophy of life
I have a lot of them but I will share one, if you have your eyes on something, on a particular level in life when you get to that level, always know that there are so many other levels left to climb. Try to be on top, even when you are on top, try to be on top of the top.
Artistes admired
Back home, I only admire two females – Aunty Joke Sylvia and Rita Dominic. Why Rita? It’s because when I want to recount how my interest in the movies started, her name will be mentioned as she inspired me a lot. And for Aunty Joke, she is a wonderful person, she is joy to me, I watch her and I feel alive and want to do more than she has done, Internationally I love Al Paccino and Julia Roberts, they are inspiration to me.
In five years...
I really have faith and hope that I will be better than I am now. I am not striving to end in Nollywood, I intend to get into Hollywood, I don’t know how I will do that but I know that God will make a way for me.
A word to fans
I say thank to all, I really appreciate their love by buying my movies, watching them and appreciating me. I wake up each day knowing that without my fans in my life, there would be no full Tonto. I love them all. Read more » -
Van Vicker Biography (Ghanaian Nollywood Actor)
by N.M.N (Staff) / 26,226 ViewsVan Vicker Biography: Joseph Van Vicker is one of the most recognized faces to come out of the African movie industry. Van Vicker was born August 1, 1977, and he is proud of his unique heritage; he is of Dutch, Liberian, and Ghanaian descent.
His father died when he was six years old. He has often cited in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen as he was raised all over the world by his mother. Due to the early death of his father Vicker has stated that he is very close to his mother and considers her his hero.Read more »
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Desmond Elliot Biography (Nollywood Actor)
by N.M.N (Staff) / 28,212 ViewsDesmond Elliot is one of the fastest rising stars in the Nigerian movie industry. He shot into limelight through television soap operas and was soon to become a regular face in Nollywood movies such that tracking him down for an interview became almost impossible.
Desmond was born February 4 1975 to a Yoruba father and an Igbo mother, and grew up in the Northern part of the country. He is also married to an Akwa-Ibom woman. He received his primary education at Air Force Primary school in Jos and later attended St John's College, both in Jos.
Currently as of October 1st 2011, Desmond Elliot and wife are blessed with 2 sets of twins. Desmond is also involved in public relations for Globacom.We will continue updating Desmond Elliot's Biography page on Nigeria Movie Network as we gather more info on this actor-turned-director Nollywood icon.
More about Mr. Elliot coming later...
Filmography
Read more »- Bursting Out (2010)
- Holding Hope (2010)
- Nollywood Hustlers (2010)
- Before the Light (2009)
- Edikan
- Final Tussle (2008) (V)
- Guilty Pleasures (2008)
- Black Night in South America (2007)
- A Better Place (2007)
- Caught-Up (2007)
- Double Game (2007)
- Fine Things (2007)
- Ghetto Queen (2007)
- Secret Pain (2007)
- Men Who Cheat (2006)
- A Time to Love (2007) .... Hank
- Yahoo Millionaire (2007) .... Jerry
- Put It on Me (2006)
- Asunder (2006)
- Behind the Plot (2006)
- Divided Attention (2006)
- Efficacy (2006)
- Ekaette
- Extreme Measure (2006) ... Festus
- Final Point (2006)
- The Greatest Sacrifice (2006)
- King of the Town (2006)
- Love Wins (2006) .... Austin
- Married to the Enemy (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- My Sister My Love (2006) .... Jar
- Naked Sin (2006)
- Romeo (2006)
- Strange Love (2006)
- Supremacy (2006)
- Too Late to Claim (2006)
- Traumatised (2006)
- Unbreakable Affair (2006)
- Up to Me (2006)
- Without Apology (2006)
- The Wolves (2006)
- Zoza (2006)
- A Night in the Philippines (2005)
- 2 Face (2005)
- Behind Closed Doors (2005)
- The Bet (2005)
- Broadway (2005)
- Destiny's Challenge (2005)
- Flying Without Wings (2005)
- Fools in Love (2005)
- Games Women Play (2005)
- Girls in the Hood (2005)
- Hold Me Down (2005)
- It's Juliet or No One (2005)
- Just Me (2005)
- The King's Son (2005)
- Knowing You (2005)
- Men Do Cry (2005)
- My Precious Son (2005)
- My Sister My Child (2005)
- My Sister's Act (2005)
- Now & Forever (2005)
- Orange Groove (2005)
- The Price of Love: Life Is Beautiful (2005)
- Shackles of Death (2005)
- Wedding Gift (2005)
- Wheel of Change (2005)
- Images in the Mirror (2004) .... Deji
- Above Love (2004)
- Atlanta (2004)
- Big Pretenders (2004)
- Cinderella (2004)
- Danger Signal (2004)
- Deep Loss (2004)
- Died to Save (2004)
- Discord (2004)
- For Real (2004)
- A Kiss from Rose (2004)
- Lake of Fire (2004) .... Brother Emmanuel
- Life in New York (2004)
- Magic Moment (2004)
- Melody of Life (2004)
- Missing Angel(2004)
- Passion of Mind (2004)
- Power of Trust (2004)
- Promise & Fail (2004)
- True Romance (2004)
- Great Change (2003)
- Magic Love (2003)
- My Faithful Friend (2003)
- Passion & Pain (2003)
- Tunnel of Love (2003)
- Fire Love (2002)
- Jesu Mushin (2002)
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Nkem Owoh Biography (Nollywood Actor)
by N.M.N (Staff) / 15,389 ViewsNKEM OWOH BIOGRAPHY:
Nkem Owoh is a popular Nigerian actor and comedian. He was born in Enugu Nigeria. After his primary and secondary school he headed to the University of Ilorin and studied engineering. Meanwhile during his university studies, Owoh began acting in various television and film productions.
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