Discovering
new faces that will take after the likes of Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola
Jalade-Ekeinde, Ini Edo, Tonto Dike, Uche Jombo and many other A-list
actresses when they finally stay off the screen over the years has
remained a major issue as far as the Nigerian movie industry is
concerned.
But
today, with productions getting better and the industry gaining global
attention, more and more faces are emerging, thus adding colour and
freshness to the industry. HVP brings to you some of the new faces in
Nollywood that are expected to become forces to reckon with in this new
season.
Chinwe Isaac
Light
skinned Chinwe Isaac is one fast rising actress that holds a lot of
promises for the industry in this new season. Currently accused of
taking after one of the most controversial actresses in Nollywood, Tonto
Dike, after an extremely sexy role where she stuffed her breasts into
an actor’s mouth in the movie titled “One Last Feeling”, the Imo State
born actress who joined the industry in 2008, is not resting on her oar
in respect of her determination to hit the top.
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Industry
watchers described Chinwe as one of the most sought after actresses by
movie makers because of her daring attitude. Recently she shaved her
hair for a new movie role, which she said she decided to play
irrespective of the stigma that could come with walking about town on
bald head,because she is driven by success and ability to take her craft
a notch higher.
Chinwe
who has starred in a couple of movies in the last four years made a
name for herself in “Destitute”, a trilogy from the stable of Diamond
Pictures, where she played her first major role.
A
300 level part time student of LASU, and a holder of a National Diploma
in Music from the University of Nigeria Nsukka, Chinwe says her future
is very bright in the industry. “Feeling fulfilled I’ve spent only
three years in the industry, having joined in 2008. And since then, I
have been working. I’m sure I’d make my mark soon.”
Ruth Kadiri
Sexy
actress Ruth Kadiri is another emerging face to watch out for in
Nollywood in this year. She is not only a promising actress but she is a
scriptwriter.
An
undergraduate of University of Lagos, Ruth last year wowed audience
with her work as an actress cum scriptwriter in the movie titled
“Ladies Men/ Ladies Gang.” She has been the toast of many fans of
Nigerian movies in recent times.
Despite
the grave allegation that made headlines last year that she was dumped
by a popular producer, Stanley Ebonine for the love of his life, Dorathy
Chinasa Agu, Ruth has remained focused and daring in the pursuit of her
acting career. She believes that she will hit the tops this new season.
Uche Benjamin
Uche
Benjamin joined the industry two years ago, and already she has become a
force to reckon with when you talk of emerging faces in Nollywood. A
graduate of UNIPORT where she studied Biochemistry, Uche is today
living her dream as an actress.
Her
passion for acting started from childhood, which she has sustained till
date. Currently, she is known for her roles in such movies as ‘Ego’,
‘Pains from the Heart’, ‘Adams Desire’, ‘Margaret Thatcher’, with
‘Everlasting Love’ being the movie which gave her, her break in the
industry. Uche has what it takes to stand out in the industry as one of
the emerging faces in Nollywood.
Beverly Naya
Ifunnanya
Beverly, popularly known as Beverly Naya is described by many of her
fans as the rave of the moment. She is currently enjoying a lot of
attention as one of the emerging actresses in Nollywood. After
relocating home from the UK two years ago, where she lived with her
parents for almost 15 years. Beverly has become the darling of many
movie bluffs in the country.
This
sexy actress who has modeled and acted extensively in the UK and
America, took Nollywood by storm after she played the female lead role
in Lancelot Imasuen’s award-winning movie “Home In Exile.” She hosted
the last ‘Mode Men Awards’ and featured in the star-studded ‘Weekend
Getaway’ and “Alan Poza.”
The
Ibuzo, Delta State born actress who studied Psychology, Sociology and
Philosophy at the Brunel University, London, recently returned from
Bayelsa, where she was part of the cast of a new epic movie titled
‘Up Creek Without A Paddle.’ Beverly no doubt is a promising actress to
watch out for , in this new season.
Amanda Ebeye
Of
all the pretty actresses currently on parade in Nollywood, Amanda Ebeye
stands shoulder high among her peers. She is not only proficient and
talented, she is equally endowed with brain and beauty. Many industry
watchers described her as the “Nollywood star on the bloc.”
A
graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from the Benson Idahosa
University, Benin, Amanda is gradually warming her way into the hearts
of movie buffs with her impressive performance in movies and soap
operas.
Ever
since she debuted in the movie, “Weeping Tiger”, the ebony damsel from
Agbor, in Delta State, has not looked back. She has delved into acting
and has dumped the trade she studied in the university. Her role in the
soap, “Clinic Matters” which is currently running on some television
stations across the country is still the talk of the town.
Other
movies where she featured in inlcuded “Last Weeding’, “Keep My Love”
and “Tomorrow Must Wait”, “The Patriot”, More Than a Friend” ElDorado”.
She also featured in such soaps as Super Story, Everyday People, City
Sisters, Clinic Matters and Images.
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