Belinda Effah is an award-winning Nigerian actress, entrepreneur, television presenter and the conveyer of the 'Lunch Break with Belinda' TV show. She started acting in 2005 when she starred in the TV series 'Shallow Waters'. She has since then participated in numerous TV shows and programs, plus several Nollywood movies. Effah won the Most Promising Act of the Year award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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Belinda Effah Profile
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Full name: Belinda Effah
Date of birth: 14th December 1989
Age: 31 years (2020)
Place of birth: Cross Rivers State, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
Education: University of Calabar (UniCal)
Relationship status:
Occupation: Actress, entrepreneur
Net worth: $500,000 est.
Belinda Effah Biography, Date Of Birth, Early Life, Family And Education
Belinda Effah was born on the 14th of December, 1989 in Cross Rivers State, Nigeria. She was one of her father's 14 children and had her primary education at Hillside International Nursery and Primary School. After obtaining her First School Leaving Certificate, she enrolled at the Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Port Harcourt for her secondary education.She further proceeded to the prestigious University of Calabar (UniCal), where she gained admission to study Genetics and Biotechnology.
Entertainment Career
Belinda Effah had always had a passion for arts right from her childhood days. While in the university, she heard of the 'Next Movie Star' audition and got selected after picking the form. While participating in the 'Next Movie Star' helped shoot her to the limelight, Effah debuted as an actor in the TV series, 'Shallow Waters'.
Her first major movie as an actress was 'The Room', an Efik language movie, which aired on DSTV. In 2011, she featured in 'Tales of Eves'.
Effah has also worked with popular Nigerian lifestyle and music channel, Sound City as a TV presenter. She, however, left the station to begin her own TV show titled 'Lunch Break with Belinda'.
Belinda Effah is also a filmmaker and producer, she recently premiered her movie, 'Miracle'.
Belinda Effah's Movies
Belinda Effah has been featured in a good number of movies, including:
• Udeme Mmi
• Jason Maydew
• Alan Poza
• Kokomma
• After the Proposal
• SA Girl
• Mrs Somebody
• Java's House
• Lonely Heart
• Enquire
• Jump and Pass
• Cat and Mouse
• Apaye
• The Hunters
• Misplaced
• Bigger Ladies
• Bambitious
• Heroes & Villains
• Azonto Babes
• Princess Ekanem
• The Banker
• Ojuju Calabar
• Lost Pride
• Stop
• Keeping Secrets
• Luke of Lies
• Being Single
• Folly
• Black Val
• So in love
TV Shows
• Shallow Waters
• The Room
• Tales of Eve
Awards and Recognition
Belinda Effah's acting talents have earned her numerous awards and recognitions, including:
• Best New Actress in the 2012 Golden Icons Academy Awards (won)
• Most Promising Act (female) in the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards (won)
• Best Indigenous Actress in the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards (nominated)
• Best Rising Star in the 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards (won)
• Most Promising Act in the 2013 Africa Movie Academy Awards (won)
• Movie Actress of the Year in the 2014 ELOY Awards (nominated)
• Best Supporting Actress in the 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Award (won)
• Best Actress in a Drama in the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (nominated)
Philanthropy
Belinda Effah set up an initiative called Belinda Advocates Against Rape, in partnership with Project Alert. The movement is focused on enlightening young girls about rape and the reality of it and that it could happen to anyone.
Belinda Effah Net Worth
Apart from acting, Belinda Effah is also an entrepreneur and a movie producer. She is the founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of House Of Belinda, an online-based fashion store that sells assorted wears for both guys and the ladies. According to keninfo.com.ng, she has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Belinda Effah on:
Instagram @BelindaEffah
Twitter @BelindaEffah
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