Monalisa Chinda facts for kids
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Monalisa Chinda
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Monalisa Chinda in 2021
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| Born | 13 September 1974 Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
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| Education | Theatre arts, University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation | Actress, film producer, TV personality, media personality |
| Years active | 1996–present |
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Pregnant Virgin |
| Awards | Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award 2009 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival |
Monalisa Chinyere Chinda, born on September 13, 1974, is a famous Nigerian actress. She is also a film producer, a host for TV shows, and a kind person who helps others. She has been active in the entertainment world since 1996.
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Early Life and Education
Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria. Her parents are from the Ikwerre people. She is the oldest of six children in her family, with two brothers and four sisters.
She went to Army Children's School GRA for her primary education. Later, she attended Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School in Elelenwo. Both of these schools are in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Monalisa then studied theatre arts at the University of Port Harcourt. This helped her learn all about acting and making movies.
Career Highlights
Monalisa's first big movie role was in Pregnant Virgin in 1996. After she finished university in 2000, she acted in Above the Law. Since then, she has starred in many other films.
In 2007, Monalisa became even more famous when she appeared in the TV show Heaven’s Gate. In 2011, she became an Executive Producer for the first time. She worked on the movie Kiss & Tell with Emem Isong and Desmond Elliot. In 2012, she was one of the first four Nollywood actors to be featured on the cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine. This was a big achievement for her.
In November 2014, Monalisa started her own TV talk show called 'You & I with Monalisa'. This show allowed her to explore new areas beyond acting.
Other Activities
Monalisa Chinda is also very involved in charity work. She cares about helping people and making a difference. She writes a column called "Monalisa Code" in The Sun Newspapers. In this column, she shares her thoughts on social issues and relationships.
She also works as a consultant with Royal Arts Academy. This is a media school that helps new actors, directors, and screenwriters learn and grow. Monalisa has also teamed up with Goge African to encourage more people to visit Nigeria as tourists.
Awards and Recognition
Monalisa Chinda has received several awards for her talent and hard work:
- In 2011, she was named the Face of Port Harcourt - Carnival Queen in her home state of Rivers.
- In 2010, she was nominated for Best Actress in a drama series at the Terracotta TV and Film Awards.
- In 2009, she won the Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award at the Monte Carlo Television Festival.
Filmography
Monalisa Chinda has acted in more than 80 films. Some of her movies include:
- Pregnant Virgin (1996)
- Kids Are Angry (2001)
- Enslaved (2004)
- Golden Moon (2005)
- Royal Grandmother (2007)
- Sting 2 (2006)
- Critical Truth (2008)
- Kiss and Tell (2011)
- Keeping my Man (2013)
- Anointed Liars (2009)
- Breaking Heart (2009)
- Without Goodbye (2009)
- Above the Law (2000)
- City of Angels
- Passionate Heart
- Memories of the Heart
- Itoro (2013)
- Spirit of Love (2006)
- Okon Lagos
- Games Men Play (2006)
- Nollywood Huslers
- Weekend Getaway (2012)
- Gossip Nation (2012)
- Torn (2013)
- Lagos Cougars (2013)
- The Unthinkable (2014)
- Evil Project
- The Therapist (2016)
- At your Service (2017)
- The Personal Assistance (2017)
- Crazy People (2018)
- Four wives and a mistress (2019)
- The Bling Lagosians (2019)
- The Night Bus to Lagos (2019)
- The Good Husband (2020)
- The Escort (2020)
- Bouquet and Everything After (2021)
- Different Strokes (2022)
See also
In Spanish: Monalisa Chinda para niños
- List of people from Port Harcourt
- List of Nigerians
