Monalisa Chinyere Chinda (born 13 September 1974) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, talk show host, television personality, humanitarian, and media personality.
Early Life
Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, to Ikwerre parents. She is the first of six children (two sons and four daughters). She attended Army Children's School GRA for primary education and Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo for secondary education, both in Port Harcourt. She later obtained a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.
Career and Activities
Monalisa made her first major film appearance in Pregnant Virgin (1996). After graduating in 2000, she featured in Above the Law and went on to act in numerous Nollywood films. Her rise to stardom began in 2007 when she starred in the television soap Heaven’s Gate.
In 2011, she made her debut as Executive Producer with the Royal Arts Academy movie Kiss & Tell, co-produced by Emem Isong and directed by Desmond Elliot. In 2012, she became one of the first four Nollywood actors to appear on the cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine.
In November 2014, Monalisa launched her talk show You & I with Monalisa. She also writes a column, Monalisa Code, in The Sun Newspaper where she discusses social and relationship issues.
She is a consultant at Royal Arts Academy and partners with Goge Africa to promote tourism in Nigeria.
Awards and Recognition
- Face of Port Harcourt - Carnival Queen (2011)
- Best Actress in a Drama Series, Terracotta TV and Film Awards (2010, Nominee)
- Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award (2009) at the Monte Carlo Television Festival
Filmography
She has featured in over 80 films, including:
- Pregnant Virgin (1996)
- Above the Law (2000)
- Spirit of Love (2006) – as Anasteria
- Sting 2 (2006)
- Royal Grandmother (2007) – as Oluoma
- Critical Truth (2008) – as Benita
- Anointed Liars (2009) – as Ann
- Breaking Heart (2009) – as Lydia
- Without Goodbye (2009) – as Ann
- Kiss and Tell (2011) – as Delphine
- Weekend Getaway (2012) – as Yolanda Okpara
- Gossip Nation (2012)
- Torn (2013) – as Nana
- Itoro (2013) – as Elena
- Keeping My Man (2013) – as Tamar
- Lagos Cougars (2013) – as Elsie
- The Unthinkable (2014)
- The Therapist (2015) – as Helen
- Crazy People (2018) – Guest Appearance
- The Good Husband (2020) – as Rosa
- Passionate Heart
- Memories of the Heart
- City of Angels
- Okon Lagos
- Games Men Play
- Nollywood Huslers
- Evil Project
See Also
- List of people from Port Harcourt
- List of Nigerians
References
- Monalisa Chinda in an Exclusive Interview Opens Up on Her Failed Marriage – Metronews247 Media(https://metronews247.co.uk/monalisa-chinda-in-an-exclusive-interview-opens-up-on-her-failed-marriage/)
External Links
- Monalisa Chinda on IMDb(https://www.imdb.com)
- Official Website(#)