Tina Mba // is a Nigerian actress who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the 7th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Tina Mba | |
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| Born | 2 October[1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | 2 |
Career
editIn 2017, she starred in Isoken, Bariga Suger, Okafor's Law amongst other films and was described as "actress of the year" by Pulse. At the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards, she was nominated for the best actress in a comedy category.[2] In an interview with The Punch, she disclosed that the secret to her stellar interpretation of roles was from living the character and imagining herself in it. She also stated that she would have preferred theatre to feature films, if she was paid equally for both.[3] In 2016, she acted in Ufuoma, a romantic drama, directed by Ikechukwu Onyeka.[4] In October 2017, she starred in Omoye, which is an advocacy film against sexual violence.[5] In 2017, she acted in the romantic comedy, Isoken alongside, Funke Akindele and Dakore Akande. She plays a mother, putting pressure on her daughter to get married and not be solely focused on her career.[6] In the same year, YNaija recounts her previous roles in Tango with Me, Okafor's Law, Isoken, etc. while stating that her stellar performances are often not appreciated enough in the industry. It opined that the "Naija" body language she brings to her character gives more realistic expression to her roles.[7]
In 2011, she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 7th Africa Movies Academy Award. Also in 2017, she was nominated for Best Actress in A Comedy at the 5th Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Award for her performance in Meet the In-Laws.[8]
Selected filmography
edit- Isoken (2017) as Mama Isoken
- Okafor's Law (2016) as Mom
- Make a Move (2014)
- Married but Living Single (2012) as Pastor
- Heroes and Zeroes (2012) as Tinuke Amos Fela
- Tango with Me (2010) as Ms. Jibike Bankole-Smith
- The Tenant (2008) as Obinna's Mother
- Beneath Her Veil (2015)
- Three Wise Men (2016)
- My Name is Kadi (2016) as Mrs. Hamilton
- Banana Island Ghost (2017) as Ijeoma's Mother
- The Bridge (2017) as Mrs. Maxwell
- God Calling (2018) as Sade's Mother
- Nigerian Prince (2018) as Grace
- The Set Up (2019) as Madame
- Two Weeks in Lagos (2019) as Sisi Toyin
- For Maria Ebun Pataki (2020)[9]
- Rise of the Saints (2020) as The Prophetess
- Tainted Canvas (2020) as Aunty Bisi
- Breaded Life (2021) Mrs. Cole
- Country Hard (2021) as Ochuko's Mum
- Unintentional (2021) as Uzor's Mother
- The Rise of Igbinogun[10] (2022)
- Battle on Buka Street (2022) [11] as Ezinne
- Orah (2023) as Mama
- Breath Of Life (2023) [12] as Mama Ayo
- Meeting Funmi's Parents (2024) as Toyin
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress – English | This Lady Called Life | Nominated | [13] |
Personal life
editTina Mba was born in Delta State, Nigeria. However, she is a native of Enugu State.[14] She is the first of seven children of her parents. She is a single mother with two children namely Tania and Joseph.[15][16]
References
edit- ^ "CELEBRITY BIRTHDAY – TINA MBA". Yup Magazine. 2 October 2015. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Tina Mba is unarguably the best Nollywood actress of 2017, so far". Pulse. 12 July 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "I don't engage in Nollywood politics -Tina Mba". The Punch. 20 November 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ Izuzu (30 August 2016). "Mike Ezuruonye, Peggy Ovire, Tina Mba star in new movie". Pulse. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Tina Mba, Stan Nze, others return in 'Omoye'". Vanguard. 21 October 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Funke Akindele, Dakore Akande, Tina Mba, Joseph Benjamin star in new movie". Pulse. 18 August 2016. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "The Film Blog: We Don't Like The Fact That Tina Mba Doesn't Get The Credit She Deserves". YNaija. 6 July 2017. Retrieved 30 November 2017.
- ^ "Tina Mba : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda".
- ^ "Movie Review: For Maria Ebun Pataki reveals hidden pains of motherhood". Daily Trust. 5 February 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ "StarTimes pulls weight as epic movie "The Rise of Igbinogun" hits cinemas". Vanguard News. 20 March 2022. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
- ^ Oladotun, Shola-Adido (24 December 2022). "MOVIE REVIEW: 'Battle on Buka Street' is perfect film to wrap up 2022". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2 June 2023.
- ^ Onikoyi, Ayo (20 December 2023). "Prime Video's new movie "Breath of Life" premieres December 15". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 20 December 2023.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (2 December 2020). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 11 October 2021.
- ^ "I've been battered & broken------Tina Mba". Modern Ghana. 14 July 2009. Retrieved 12 November 2017.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike (23 October 2014). "Marriage is a burden, don't go there" – Actress, Tina Mba". Dailypost Newspaper. Retrieved 11 November 2017.
- ^ "Tina Mba : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda".