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Shan George
Born
Shan George

(1970-04-21) 21 April 1970 (age 54)
EducationUniversity of Ibadan
Occupation(s)Actress, singer, producer, director
Years active1996–present

Shan George is a Nigerian Nollywood actress. Prior to debuting in the movie Thorns of Rose, she had previously featured in a 1997 soap opera titled Winds of Destiny. She is best known for her role in the movies Outkast and Welcome to Nollywood.[1]

Life and career

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Shan George was born on 21st of April 1970. She was born in Ediba, a town in Abi local government area of Cross River State, Nigeria; Shan was born to an Igbo mother and a British father.[2] Controversial for having issues with her "love life", her first marriage was when she was 16. She attended Edanafa Secondary Commercial School, Ediba, Cross River, Nigeria.[3] She is an alumnus of the University of Lagos where she studied Mass Communication and went on to produce her debut movie titled All For Winnie during her final year.[4] Shan George was a renowned Nollywood actress, singer, film maker and director before debuting in the movie Thorns of Rose.[5]

In 2010, Shan released her debut studio album titled Dance which got positive reviews from music critics.[6] She presently has two children after being involved in several broken marriages.[7] She is also the Founder/CEO of a tuition-free film school, Divine Shield Film Academy in Calabar, Nigeria.[8]

Selected filmography

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Soaps

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  • Winds Of Destiny
  • After The Storm
  • Super Story (Revenge)

Films

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  • Thorns Of Rose
  • All For Winnie
  • A Second Time (2004)
  • Outkast (2001)
  • Blood Diamonds (2004)
  • Welcome to Nollywood (2007)
  • Travails of Fate (2006) as Isabella
  • Made in Heaven
  • General's Wife
  • Wrong Number
  • My Sweat
  • London Forever (2004) as Rita
  • Super Zebraman
  • Highway To The Grave (2000) as Queen Mother
  • Silent Killer
  • High Street Girls
  • Grand Mother
  • Passionate Crime (2006) as Uduak Asogbuo
  • One Good Man[9]
  • Do Good
  • The Wages (2013) as Mama K
  • Beyond Blood (2016)
  • In My Country (2017) as Sophia
  • The State (2019) as Commissioner
  • Ghetto Blues (2020) as Vero
  • The Academy (2021) as Madam Ejor
  • 4:4:44 (2022) as Theresa's Mother
  • Sword of God (2024) as Miriam

AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS

  • Mоѕt Aссlаіmеd Aсtrеѕѕ іn Nіgеrіа аt thе Аfrіса Моvіе Асаdеmу Аwаrdѕ (AMAA)
  • Bеѕt Aсtrеѕѕ іn Nіgеrіа аt thе Аfrіса Маgіс Vіеwеrѕ Сhоісе Аwаrdѕ (AMVCA)
  • Recipient of the Best Actreѕs Award аt thе Gоldеn Ісоn Моvіе Асаdеmу Аwаrdѕ (GIAMA)
  • Nominated for the Best Act, Female (English) on the Cross River Movie Awards (CRIMA) – 2013
  • Best Director on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
  • Movie of the Year on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
  • Best Producer on the Cross River Nollywood Awards (CRINA) – 2014
  • Award Recipient on the Calabar Entertainment Conference (CEC) – 2019
  • Actor of The Week by Don Dollar Entertainment – 2019
  • Award Recipient on the Anneozeng Ogozi Aid Foundation (AOAF) – 2019

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Bola Dausa (16 August 2012). "I GAVE UP SEARCHING FOR MY BRITISH DAD AFTER ENDLESS SEARCH – SHAN GEORGE". Nigeria Films. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  2. ^ Oge Ezeliora (7 February 2015). "Shan George: I Have Had Two Marriages But None Has Really Worked For Me ....It Can Complicated But It Is A Wonderful Thing". Thisday. Archived from the original on 30 June 2015. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  3. ^ com/BusinessbyBolaji, facebook (29 February 2020). "Shan George: Biography, Career Journey Of A Veteran Actress, Filmmaker". Africa Business Education. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  4. ^ Laju Arenyenka (13 July 2013). "My life, struggles and triumphs – Shan George". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  5. ^ Ameh Comrade Godwin (26 August 2015). "Shan George tells EFCC to probe Nollywood over Jonathan's $200m largesse". Daily Post. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  6. ^ "Pictures from actress SHAN GEORGE album launch". Nigerian Voice. 21 November 2010. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  7. ^ "Profile/Biography Of Nollywood Actress Shan George". Daily Mail (Nigeria). 21 April 2015. Archived from the original on 2 April 2016. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
  8. ^ com/BusinessbyBolaji, facebook (29 February 2020). "Shan George: Biography, Career Journey Of A Veteran Actress, Filmmaker". Africa Business Education. Archived from the original on 30 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  9. ^ Kenneth Atisele (14 July 2015). "Shan George vows to protect new movie from pirates with 'village juju'". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Archived from the original on 2 July 2017. Retrieved 26 August 2015.
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