Mercy Ima Macjoe, born June 20, 1993, better known as Mercy Macjoe, is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Lagos but hails from Akwa Ibom State. Mercy is best known for her roles in Magdalene and Jenna, which earned her prestigious awards. In 2018, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the City People Awards and received the award for Best Independent Short Film at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards in 2019.[1]
Mercy Macjoe | |
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| Born | Mercy 'Ima' Macjoe June 20, 1993 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Mass Communication, Nigerian Open University. |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Open University. |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2011 – present |
| Notable work | Girl Next Door |
Early life
editHer father, who died when she was very young, leaving her to be raised primarily by her mother, was a soldier from Eket in Akwa Ibom state.[2] Macjoe attended the Nigerian Open University, where she studied Mass Communication for her second degree.[3]
Career
editActing
editMercy Macjoe began her film career in 2011, with a role in the movie Lonely Princess alongside veteran actor Mercy Johnson. She has since then had feature roles the movies Midnight Crew, Zenith of Love, Shame, Bread of Life, Girl Next Door and Flaws. Early in her career, Macjoe featured in a considerable number of Ghanaian movie productions.[2] In 2018 her performance as a tomboy in the movie Jenna received rave reviews and attention from fans and critics alike. In 2020 Macjoe enrolled at the New York Film Academy.[4][5]
Production
editIn 2018, she began producing her own feature films with the production of Red, which premiered on Ibaka TV, featuring Nonso Diobi, Ifeanyi Kalu and Macjoe in a lead role.[6] In 2019 she produced three feature films, 30 and Single, shot in London, Love in a Puff and Passion’s Promise.[7]
Awards and recognition
edit| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Scream Awards | Film Revelation of the year (Female) | Mercy Macjoe | Won |
| 2017 | City People Movie Awards[8] | Best new Actress | Mercy Macjoe | Nominated |
| 2018 | City People Movie Awards[9] | Best Supporting Actress - Female | Mercy Macjoe | Nominated |
| CA Award, London | Best Actor (Female) | Mercy Macjoe | Won | |
| 2019 | Humanitarian Award | Celebrity Entrepreneur of the Year | Mercy Macjoe | Won |
| GMYT African Humanitarian Award | Most Stylish Celebrity of the Year | Mercy Macjoe | Won | |
| Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards, Los Angeles[1][5] | Best Independent Film (African) | Love in a Puff | Won |
Filmography
editSelected filmography
edit- Jenna
- Midnight Crew
- Zenith of Love
- Shame
- Bread of Life
- Girl Next Door
- Flaws
- Magdalene
- Red
- Obsessed alongside Daniel K Daniel
- Wedding Eve
- Forbidden Pleasure
- Somewhere in Hell
- Body of a Virgin
- Moonwalker
- Bonded by Fate
References
edit- ^ a b "Mercy Macjoe nominated for Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards". Vanguard Newspaper. Cletus Egwu. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ a b "I once hawked oranges - Actress Mercy Macjoe". Vanguard Newspaper. Kehinde Ajose. Retrieved 19 February 2020.
- ^ "It's difficult for a successful actress to be in serious relationship – Mercy Macjoe". Punch Newspaper. The Editor. 23 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Actress Mercy Macjoe lands in New York Film Academy; shares photo". Sidomex Entertainment. Bridget Andrew. 15 January 2020. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ a b "Actress Mercy Macjoe hones Film-making skill in New York". Vanguard Newspaper. Ayo Onikoyi. Retrieved 17 February 2020.
- ^ "Red – New Blockbuster Movie 2018 Starring Mercy MacJoe, Nonso Diobi, Ifeanyi Kalu". Near Reel. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Pay from acting not enough to live comfortable life — Mercy Macjoe". Punch Newspaper. Jennifer Mba. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Chinedu Adiele. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 13 February 2020.
- ^ "Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]". City People Magazine. Chidera Nwachukwu. 8 September 2018. Retrieved 13 February 2020.