Nikoletta Samonas facts for kids
Nikoletta Samonas (born on September 5, 1985) is a talented actress and model from Ghana. She is also partly Greek. Many people know her as Nikki Samonas in the entertainment world. She has acted in many movies and TV shows. Nikki went to Holy Child High School and later to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology.
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Early Life and Education
Nikki Samonas started her schooling at DEKS International School in Tema. This school focuses on Discipline, Excellence, Kindness, and Service. After that, she attended Holy Child High School. There, she studied visual arts, which means she learned about drawing, painting, and other art forms.
Later, Nikki went to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication Design. This degree helped her learn how to create and share messages effectively.
Her Career in Entertainment
Nikki Samonas has worked in many different parts of the TV and entertainment industry. She hosted a music show called Rythmz for CharterHouse. She also hosted the African Movie Review Show for Farm House Production. On top of that, she was a host for Breakfast Live, a morning talk show on TV Africa.
Helping Others: Ambassador Roles
Nikki Samonas is the first person from Ghana to become a Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR. She shares this role with Kwame Annom. The UNHCR is an organization that helps refugees around the world. Nikki also played an important part in the UNHCR's LuQuLuQu campaign. This campaign helps raise awareness and support for refugees in Africa.
Hosting Events
Nikki Samonas is also a popular host for many big events. She has hosted several important award shows.
- She hosted the 2019 Women's Choice Awards.
- She was the host for the 2019 Golden Movie Awards Africa.
- Nikki also hosted the 2019 Glitz Style Awards.
- She has a show called Time With Celebs on TV3.
Movies and TV Shows
Nikki Samonas has appeared in many films and television series.
Movies
- Don Caritas
- Beyonce 1
- Beyonce 2
- War of Roses
- Desperate Measure (2009) where she played Eva
- Red Label
- Love and Bullets
- DNA Test
- Potato Potahto (2017) where she played Marian
- 40 and Single (2018) where she played Nelly
- End of The Will (2013) where she played Tracy
- The Will (2013) where she played Tracy
- Single and Not Searching (2022) where she played Serwaa
- Coming To Africa (2023)
Television Series
- Coffee Tea
- Tanko Villa
- All Walks of Life
- La Maison Chiq
- High Currency
- Inspector Bediako
- We Too
Awards and Recognitions
Nikki Samonas has received several awards and nominations for her acting.
Year | Award | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2011 | City People Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
2014 | Ghana Movie Awards | Best Short Movie | Love At the Time Of Odwira | Nominated |
2016 | Best Lead Actress In A Comedy Series | Herself | Nominated | |
2019 | Social Media Entertainment Awards | Outstanding Personality of The Year | Herself | Won |
Glitz Style Awards | Movie Personality of the Year | Herself | Nominated | |
New Vision International Film Festival | Best Actress Africa | Herself | Nominated | |
2020 | Women's Choice Awards | Actress of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
2021 | Nominated | |||
2022 | Won |
Special Honors
In 2019, Nikki Samonas was honored at the 3G Awards in New York. This award recognized her important contributions to the Ghanaian movie and entertainment industry.
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See also
In Spanish: Nikoletta Samonas para niños