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Yvonne Nelson

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Yvonne Nelson
human
Industryfilm industry, cinema of Nigeria, entertainment industry Edit
Ein sex anaa genderfemale Edit
Ein country of citizenshipGhana Edit
Name wey dem give amYvonne Edit
Family nameNelson Edit
Ein date of birth12 November 1985 Edit
Place dem born amAccra Edit
Languages edey speak, rep anaa signEnglish Edit
Ein field of worktheater arts Edit
Educate forAggrey Memorial A.M.E. Zion Senior High School, Zenith University College, Central University College Edit
Academic degreebachelor's degree, master's degree Edit
Academic majorhuman resource management Edit
Work period (start)2000 Edit
Eye colorbrown Edit
Hair colorblack hair Edit
Award e receiveBest Actress Award, Ghana Movie Awards, City People Entertainment Awards, Glitz Style Awards, Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role Edit
Dema official websitehttp://yvonne-nelson.com/? Edit
Personal pronounL484 Edit

Yvonne Nelson (born 12 November 1985)[1][2] be a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, entrepreneur den a former Miss Ghana Contestant.[3][4] Na she star insyd chaw movies, wey dey include House of Gold (2013), Any Other Monday, In April, den Swings, wey she appear insyd de limelight of de movie industry plus a role she play insyd de "Princess Tyra" den "Playboy" movies.[5][6][7][8] She get over 7.5 million followers for Instagram top currently. Plus ein surname as "Nelson", she be most likely she get a Tabom (Afro Brazilian) lineage.[9]

Ein Early life

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Na dem born Nelson insyd Accra, Ghana, even though she dey trace ein roots back insyd Cape Coast. She be a descent of de Fante people. She remain de youngest of three siblings of ein parents. Ein mother komot from Cape Coast insyd de Central Region wey ein dad komot from Ga from de Greater Accra Region, both insyd Ghana. She start ein education for St. Martin De Porres School insyd Accra[10] den she later go Aggrey Memorial Senior High School. She get ein tertiary education for Zenith University College den Central University, wer she do a degree course insyd human resource management.[11][12] She graduate from de Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) plus a master's degree insyd International Relations den Diplomacy insyd 2020.[13]

Ein Career

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Nelson, a former Miss Ghana contestant, na she accidentally begin ein career wen na she go to ein favorite place make she watch an audition den de producer biz am if she fi like to perform. He later acquire ein number after she reject de offer. She feature insyd ein first movie scene plus big-screen roles insyd Princess Tyra insyd 2007 den Playboy insyd 2008.[10][14] She delve into movie production insyd 2011. Na ein first production be de movie dem title “The Price”, wich na dem release am dat same year.[10] She sanso produce “Single and Married” insyd 2012 den “House of Gold” insyd 2013.[15] Na de latter win Best Picture for de Ghana Movie Awards den Best Ghanaian Movie for de 2013 City People Entertainment Awards.[16] Na dem regard Nelson as one of de best Ghanaian actresses to ever grace de screens plus ein acting talent.

She start Heels and Sneakers, a television show wey center on a group of young adults wey dey seek happiness den de obstacles dem dey face insyd pursuing good education, successful employment, den marriage.[17] Na de show start insyd 2018 wey e get two seasons.

For 31 July 2024, na Yvonne Nelson gbele a new school by name Yvonne Nelson International School.[18][19]

Ein Life matter

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For 29 October 2017, na Nelson give birth to a daughter Ryn Roberts plus ein ex-boyfriend, Jamie Roberts; wey na he be a former British photographer.[20][21][22]

Ein Philanthropy

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Nelson gbele de Yvonne Nelson Glaucoma Foundation for 2010[23][24] insyd so say she go take help create awareness about de disease. She record an all-star charity single den wey she shoot video so say she go take help educate people plus support from oda Ghanaian celebrities She san shoot video so say she go help educate people about glaucoma.[25] As a result of ein philanthropic activities particularly for glaucoma, GoWoman Magazine den Printex honor am secof ein foundation den ein film career.[26]

Ein Recognition

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Insyd 2013, na dem honor Nelson by GoWoman Magazine den Printex for ein efforts in setting up de Glaucoma Foundation to fight de disease den ein film career.

Insyd 2018, na dem award Nelson a special award for de "MTN Heroes of Change" in recognition of ein charity work in fighting glaucoma.[5][27]

Ein Filmography

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Nelson feature for ova 100 movies, wey dey include:

  • 4Play Reloaded (2010) as Chloe
  • Any Other Monday[28]
  • The Black Taliban
  • Blood is Thick
  • Classic Love
  • Fifty fifty [29]
  • Crime Suspect (2013)
  • Crime to Christ (2007)
  • Deadly Passion
  • Deadly Plot (2012)
  • Desperate to Survive (2010) as Tyra
  • Diary of a Player
  • Doctor May
  • Fantasia
  • Festival of Love
  • Folly
  • Forbidden Fruit
  • The Game (2010) as Shennel Johnson
  • Girls Connection (2008) as Imelda
  • Gold Diggin (2014) as Zara
  • Golden Adventure
  • Heart of Men (2009) as Tracy
  • My London Diary
  • House of Gold (2013)[15] as Timara Dan Ansah
  • If Tomorrow Never Comes (2016)
  • In April[30] (2016) as Arabah
  • Keep My Love
  • Local Sense
  • Losing You
  • Love and Crises
  • Love War
  • Material Girl
  • The Mistresses
  • My Cash Adventure
  • My Loving Heart
  • Obsession
  • One Night In Vegas
  • Passion of the Soul (2008) as Eve
  • Plan B
  • The Playboy (2008) as Wendy
  • I love your husband 3" (2009)
  • Pool Party (2011) as Audrey
  • The Price (2013) as Rabbi
  • The Prince's Bride
  • Princess Tyra (2007) as Princess
  • The Queen's Pride (2010)
  • The Return of Beyonce (2006) as Yvonne
  • Refugees (2016) as Afua
  • Save The Last Kiss
  • Save My Love (2010)
  • Single and Married (2012) as Kimora
  • Single, Married and Complicated (2014) as Kimora
  • Strength of a Man
  • Swings[8] (2017)
  • Tears of Womanhood (2009) as Khadija
  • Threesome
  • To Love and Cherish
  • Trapped in the Game (2012) as chloe
  • Who Am I
  • Yvonne's Tears
  • Kotoka
  • Sin City [31] (2019) as Julia
  • Fix Us [32] (2019) as Naadei Mills

Awards den nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2008 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actress Princess Tyra Dem nominate am
2009 Joy Nite Fm Awards Stars Best Actress She win[33]
2010 2010 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress - Supporting Role The Game Dem nominate am
Favorite Actress Einself She win
6th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Supporting Actress Heart of Men Dem nominate am
2011 2011 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress - Supporting Role 4Play Reloaded Dem nominate am
City People Awards Best Ghanaian Actress She win[33]
2012 2012 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Single & Married Dem nominate am
Best Picture-Africa Collaboration Dem nominate am
Best Picture She win
2013 2013 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress The Price Dem nominate am
Glitz Magazine Fans Favorite Actress Einself She win
City People Entertainment Awards Hottest Ghanaian Actress in Nollywood Einself She win
2014 2014 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress - Leading Role Bachelors Dem nominate am
2015 2015 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress - Leading Role If Tomorrow Never Comes She win
Best Picture Dem nominate am
Favorite Actress Dem nominate am
Glitz Style Awards Most Stylish Movie Star Einself She win[34]
2016 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress In April Dem nominate am[35]
2018 Ghana Movie Awards Best Actress Jungle Justice She win[36]

References

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  1. ↑ Gracia, Zindzy (2018-08-21). "Profile: Yvonne Nelson husband, pregnancy and career". Yen.com.gh. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  2. ↑ Stets, Regina (2020-11-13). "Interesting facts from Yvonne Nelson's biography every fan should know". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in English). Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  3. ↑ Yvonne Nelson facts, BuzzGhana, Retrieved 22 September 2016
  4. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2023-08-24.
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 Maclean, George Awiadem (2022-06-25). "Yvonne Nelson Biography: Age, Husband, Daughter, Parents, School". Biegya Nation (in American English). Retrieved 2023-08-29.
  6. ↑ David Mawuli (26 January 2016). "Watch Yvonne Nelson, Kafui Danku, Jose Tolbert in new movie trailer". Pulse. Retrieved 28 January 2016.
  7. ↑ "What Yvonne Nelson wore to 'In April' movie premiere got everyone talking". GhanaWeb. 2016-09-04. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
  8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 David Mawuli (2017-11-22). "Movie starring Yvonne Nelson, Chris Attoh, Henry Adofo premieres November 25". Pulse. Retrieved 2018-12-17.
  9. ↑ "History of the Taboms".
  10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 10.2 "Yvonne Nelson". PeaceFM. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  11. ↑ "All about Yvonne Nelson", Africa Magic.
  12. ↑ Yvonne Nelson profile, Ibaka TV.
  13. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson reveals why she went back to school". MyJoyOnline.com. Retrieved 2020-11-13.
  14. ↑ Stets, Regina (2020-11-13). "Interesting facts from Yvonne Nelson's biography every fan should know". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. (in English). Retrieved 2022-01-12.
  15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 Aiki, Damilare (5 February 2013). "BN Exclusive: Coming Soon to the Big Screen! Ice Prince, Omawumi, Majid Michel, Mercy Chinwo & Eddie Watson star in Yvonne Nelson's Movie "House of Gold" - Your Behind-the-Scenes Look & Scoop". Bella Naija. Retrieved 30 September 2016.
  16. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson: Biography, Career & Other Details". Nigerian Finder. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  17. ↑ "Heels and Sneakers – Rok" (in American English). Retrieved 2023-09-02.
  18. ↑ "Ghanaweb; Yvonne Nelson".
  19. ↑ GhanaWeb (2024-07-31). "Yvonne Nelson celebrates grand opening of YNIS".
  20. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's Daughter" : Yvonne Nelson reveals why she decided to have a baby with Jamie Roberts. Retrieved 23 March 2018.
  21. ↑ Online, Peace FM. "Yvonne Nelson On Why She Decided To Have A Baby With Jamie Roberts". Peacefmonline.com - Ghana news. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  22. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson, Biography". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  23. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's daughter's name is 'Ruler'". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  24. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2010-11-30). "Ghanaian Actress Yvonne Nelson launches Glaucoma Foundation & releases star-studded charity music video". BellaNaija (in American English). Retrieved 2023-08-25.
  25. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson: Biography, Career & Other Details". Nigerian Finder. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
  26. ↑ BellaNaija.com (2013-04-15). "Ghollywood Star Yvonne Nelson honoured by GoWoman Magazine & Printex | For Film Career & Glaucoma Awareness". BellaNaija (in American English). Retrieved 2025-05-01.
  27. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson, Yvonne Okoro Others Pick MTN Special Awards". DailyGuide Network. 2018-05-21. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  28. ↑ Chidumga Izuzu (2 February 2016). "Watch Yvonne Nelson, Kunle Rhemmy, Kafui Danku in trailer". Pulse.ng. Retrieved 2 February 2016.
  29. ↑ Nti, Daniel (May 23, 2022). "Yvonne Nelson choked cinema with 'Fifty Fifty' movie premiere". www.pulse.com.gh (in English). Archived from the original on Jul 28, 2023. Retrieved 9 August 2023.
  30. ↑ David Mawuli (15 August 2016). "Watch the official trailer for new movie starring Yvonne Nelson, Bismark The Joke, others". Pulse.com.gh.
  31. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson premieres Sin City on Val's Day". GhanaWeb.
  32. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson's Fix Us streams on Netflix". MyJoy.
  33. ↑ 33.0 33.1 "Yvonne Nelson Wins Ghana's Best Actress Award". www.peacefmonline.com. 10 Aug 2011.
  34. ↑ "Yvonne Nelson, Joselyn Dumas win Glitz Style Awards!". October 5, 2015.
  35. ↑ "Full list of nominees for 2016 Ghana Movie Awards". www.ghanaweb.com.
  36. ↑ "Ghana Movie Awards » Winners- 2018". Retrieved 2020-01-21.
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