Shan George is a Nigerian Nollywood actress. Prior to debuting in the movie Thorns of Rose, she had previously featured in a 1997 soap opera titled Winds of Destiny. She is best known for her role in the movies Outkast and Welcome to Nollywood.[1]
Shan George | |
|---|---|
| Born | Shan George 21 April 1970 |
| Education | University of Ibadan |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer, producer, director |
| Years active | 1996–present |
Life and career
editShan George was born on 21st of April 1970. She was born in Ediba, a town in Abi local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria; Shan was born to an Igbo mother and a British father.[2] Controversial for having issues with her "love life", her first marriage was when she was 16. She attended Edanafa Secondary Commercial School, Ediba, Cross River, Nigeria.[3] She is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where she studied Mass Communication and went on to produce her debut movie titled All For Winnie during her final year.[4] Shan George was a renowned Nollywood actress, singer, film maker and director before debuting in the movie Thorns of Rose.[5]
In 2010, Shan released her debut studio album titled Dance which got positive reviews from music critics.[6] She presently has two children after being involved in several broken marriages.[7] She is also the Founder/CEO of a tuition-free film school, Divine Shield Film Academy in Calabar, Nigeria.[8]
Selected filmography
editSoaps
edit- Winds Of Destiny
- After The Storm
- Super Story (Revenge)
Films
edit- Thorns Of Rose
- All For Winnie
- A Second Time (2004)
- Outkast (2001)
- Blood Diamonds (2004)
- Welcome to Nollywood (2007)
- Travails of Fate (2006) as Isabella
- Made in Heaven
- General's Wife
- Wrong Number
- My Sweat
- London Forever (2004) as Rita
- Super Zebraman
- Highway To The Grave (2000) as Queen Mother
- Silent Killer
- High Street Girls
- Grand Mother
- Passionate Crime (2006) as Uduak Asogbuo
- One Good Man[9]
- Do Good
- The Wages (2013) as Mama K
- Beyond Blood (2016)
- In My Country (2017) as Sophia
- The State (2019) as Commissioner
- Ghetto Blues (2020) as Vero
- The Academy (2021) as Madam Ejor
- 4:4:44 (2022) as Theresa's Mother
- Sword of God (2024) as Miriam
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
- Mоѕt Aссlаіmеd Aсtrеѕѕ іn Nіgеrіа аt thе Аfrіса Моvіе Асаdеmу Аwаrdѕ (AMAA)
- Bеѕt Aсtrеѕѕ іn Nіgеrіа аt thе Аfrіса Маgіс Vіеwеrѕ Сhоісе Аwаrdѕ (AMVCA)
- Recipient of the Best Actreѕs Award аt thе Gоldеn Ісоn Моvіе Асаdеmу Аwаrdѕ (GIAMA)
- Nominated for the Best Act, Female (English) on the Cross River Movie Awards (CRIMA) – 2013
- Best Director on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
- Movie of the Year on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
- Best Producer on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
- Award Recipient on the Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC) – 2019
- Actor of The Week by Don Dollar Entertainment – 2019
- Award Recipient on the Anneozeng Ogozi Aid Foundation (AOAF) – 2019
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Bola Dausa (16 August 2012). "I GAVE UP SEARCHING FOR MY BRITISH DAD AFTER ENDLESS SEARCH – SHAN GEORGE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ Oge Ezeliora (7 February 2015). "Shan George: I Have Had Two Marriages But None Has Really Worked For Me ....It Can Complicated But It Is A Wonderful Thing". Thisday. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ com/BusinessbyBolaji, facebook (29 February 2020). "Shan George: Biography, Career Journey Of A Veteran Actress, Filmmaker". Africa Business Education. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Laju Arenyenka (13 July 2013). "My life, struggles and triumphs – Shan George". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ Ameh Comrade Godwin (26 August 2015). "Shan George tells EFCC to probe Nollywood over Jonathan's $200m largesse". Daily Post. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Pictures from actress SHAN GEORGE album launch". Nigerian Voice. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ "Profile/Biography Of Nollywood Actress Shan George". Daily Mail (Nigeria). 21 April 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
- ^ com/BusinessbyBolaji, facebook (29 February 2020). "Shan George: Biography, Career Journey Of A Veteran Actress, Filmmaker". Africa Business Education. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
{{cite web}}:|last=has generic name (help) - ^ Kenneth Atisele (14 July 2015). "Shan George vows to protect new movie from pirates with 'village juju'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
External links
edit- Shan George at IMDb