Silva was also recognised as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's National Honours, at an event that took place on the 29th of September, 2014 in the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
We'd be seeing Joke Silva's biography, date of birth, age, early life, family, parents, siblings, husband, children, education, entertainment career, net worth, houses, cars, social media handles and everything else you'd love to know about her.
Don't forget to drop us a comment and share to your friends at the end of the article.
Joke Silva Profile
Full name: Joke Silva Jacobs
Date of birth: 29th September, 1961
Age: 58 years old
Place of birth: Lagos, Nigeria
Parents: Adebimbola Silva (mother)
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (London), University of Lagos
Marital status: Married
Spouse: Olu Jacobs
Children: Olusoji Jacobs, Olugbenga Jacobs, Dayo Jacobs
Occupation: Actress, businesswoman
Net worth: $1.2 million
Joke Silva Biography, Date Of Birth, Age, Early Life, Family And Education
Joke Silva had her early primary at Lagos State, and secondary education at the Holy Child College, still in Lagos.
After completing her secondary education, Joke relocated to England, studying drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
Following the completion of her A-levels, she returned back to Nigeria and joined the University of Lagos (UniLag) Culture Centre, which later became the department of creative arts.
Entertainment Career
Joke's parents where initially against her idea of going to the theatre, but soon began to support her. Joke Silva started acting in the 1990s and one of her earliest roles was in the 1990 English film, 'Mind Bending'.In 1993 she appeared in 'Owulorojo', followed by the 1995 film, 'Violated'. In 1998 she starred opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film 'The Secret Laughter of Women', where she played Nene.
Silva is also a movie producer and one of her works include 'The Kingmaker', which she co-produced with Olu Jacobs in 2002.
Personal Life
Joke Silva got married to Nollywood actor Olu Jacobs in 1989 and they have three children, Olusoji Jacobs, Olugbenga Jacobs, Dayo Jacobs.When her husband was asked why she still bears her maiden name despite getting married to him, he replied; 'She is her own individual. When I met her, she was an actress known as Joke Silva so why should marrying me now deny her and her audience her name. She is Miss Joke Silva who is Mrs. Joke Jacobs...'.
Joke Silva's Movies
Joke Silva has been featured in more than 100 Nollywood movies. She has acted alongside popular stars like Genevieve Nnaji, Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo, Lydia Forson, Mawuli Gavor, Ini Edo, Beverly Osu, Folarin Falana (Falz), Michael Okon, Rahama Sadau, Ivie Okujaye, Bimbo Manuel, and Fred Essien.Some of her popular movies include:
• The Amazing Grace
• Married but Living Single
• Women’s Cot
• 30 Days
• The Visitors
• Letters to a Stranger
• The Grave Dust
• The Royal Hibiscus Hotel
• Phone Swap
• Potato Potahto
• Bandits
• Kada River
• Timeless
• Chief Daddy
• Light in the Dark
• If I am President
• The Set Up
Awards And Recognition
Joke Silva has gotten a good number of recognition since she first played her role as a professional actress. Some of her awards and nominations include:• Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards (2006)
• Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards (2008)
• EMOTAN Award by the African Independent Television (AIT)
• Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) (2014)
• SOLIDRA Award for Visual ArtJoke Silva Net Worth
Joke Silva is one of the most successful Nollywood actress. Apart from acting, she is also the Assistant Chairman of the Lufodo group, a stage and film production company.From 2012 to 2015, Joke worked as a goodwill ambassador for the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. On the 16th of September 2016, she became endorsed as an ambassador for AIICO Pension Managers Limited (APML).
According to AustineMedia.com, Joke Silva has an estimated net worth of $1.2 million.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Joke Silva on:Instagram @AJokeSilva
Twitter @JokeSilva
Before you leave, also check out the biography and net worth of top Nigerian actress, Ireti Doyle.
We give you the best daily information on news, technology, lifestyle, career, health tips, agriculture, business and entertainment. If you can write very well and want to make a living writing online, click HERE!