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Kate Henshaw
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Kate Henshaw at Pastor Lawrence Onochie 50th birthday celebration in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2019
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Kate Henshaw
19 July 1971 Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
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| Education | University of Calabar, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse(s) | Roderick James Nuttal (div. 2011) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Andre Blaze (cousin) |
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall, was born on 19 July 1971. She is a very experienced and well-known Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won an important award called the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress. She received this award for her great acting in the movie Stronger than Pain.
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About Kate Henshaw's Early Life
Kate Henshaw was born in Cross River State, Nigeria, on 9 July 1971. She was the oldest of four children in her family.
For her primary school, she went to St. Mary private school in Ajele, Lagos State. After that, she attended Federal Government Girl College in Calabar for her secondary education. She spent a year at the University of Calabar doing special studies. Later, she studied Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science, which is part of LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Before becoming an actress, Kate Henshaw also worked at the Bauchi State General Hospital.
Before she started acting, Kate Henshaw worked as a model. She appeared in many advertisements, including print and TV ads for Shield deodorant.
Kate Henshaw's Acting Career
In 1993, Kate Henshaw tried out for the main role in a movie called When the Sun Sets. She got the part, and this was her first big role in a Nollywood movie. Nollywood is the name for the Nigerian film industry. Since then, Kate Henshaw has acted in more than 45 Nollywood movies.
In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. This award was for her performance in the film Stronger than Pain. She was also nominated for the "Best Actress in a Leading Role" award at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2018 for her role in the movie "Roti".
Kate Henshaw's Involvement in Politics
On 19 July 2014, Kate Henshaw launched her campaign website. She wanted to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal area. She ran under the Peoples Democratic Party. Kate Henshaw did not win the main election. However, in December 2015, the Governor of Cross River State, Ben Ayade, appointed her as a Special Adviser Liaison for Lagos.
Brand Endorsements and Judging Roles
Kate Henshaw has worked as a brand ambassador for several companies. In 2012, she became the face of Blessing perfumes, a UK perfume brand. She also represents "Onga" seasoning, which is made by Promasidor Nigeria Limited.
In September 2012, Kate Henshaw and Dan Foster were chosen as judges for the reality TV show Nigeria Got Talent. In 2013, she and Banky W became brand ambassadors for Samsung Mobile. In January 2019, Kate Henshaw was one of 50 judges for the CBS International Talent Show called The World's Best. She was also an ambassador for the big telecommunication company, Glo.
Kate Henshaw's Philanthropy Work
In 2016, a person on Twitter shared a picture of a two-year-old boy named Michael Alvez. He was born with a growth on his face. This person tagged Kate Henshaw, and she became interested in helping the boy. She and many other people raised 8 million Naira for his treatment. However, the boy's family later asked for the money to be returned, as they decided not to accept the help.
Kate Henshaw's Personal Life
Kate Henshaw married Roderick James Nuttal, who was British, in 1999. They had one child together. Kate Henshaw and Roderick James Nuttal divorced in 2011.
Honors and Recognitions
In 2011, the Nigerian federal government honored Kate Henshaw. She was given the title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR). This is a special award for people who have done great things for Nigeria.
Awards and Nominations Received
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
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| 2008 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Stronger Than Pain | Winner | |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –English | The Women | Won | |
| 2018 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Roti | Nominee |
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Kate Henshaw's Filmography (Movies and TV Shows)
- When The Sun Sets (1993) as Omono
- Domitilla (1996) as Jenny
- Faces (1996)
- Above Death: In God We Trust (2003)
- A Million Tears (2006)
- My Little Secret (2006)
- Stronger Than Pain (2007) as Eringa
- Show Me Heaven (2007) as Prisca
- Tears In my Eyes (2008)
- Take me to Jesus (2008)
- The Meeting (2012) as Mrs. Ikomi
- False (2013) as Tosin
- New Horizons (2014) as Adesua
- A Few Good Men (2014) as Ada
- Iquo's Journal (2015) as Iquo
- Aremu The Principal (2015)
- Roti (2017) as Diane
- The Women (2018) as Ene Enweuzo
- Chief Daddy (2018) as Teni Beecroft
- New Money (2018) as Fatima Odumosu
- The Ghost and the House of Truth (2019) as Inspector Folashade
- 4th Republic (2019) as Mabel King
- The Fugitive (2019)
- Unintentional (2021) as Sefi's Mother
- The Wait (2021) as Tilewa
- Seeking Refuge (2022) as Blessing Akinlade
- Blood Sisters (2022) as Uduak Ademola
- Kofa (2022) as Kate Mshelia
- Bank Alert (2023) as Jade
- Nine (2023) as Mother Assassin
- The House of Secrets (2023) as Mrs Eket
- This is Lagos (2023)
- Deafening Silence (2024)
- Voltage (2024)
- All of Us (2024) Miss Rita
See also
In Spanish: Kate Henshaw para niños
