Yvonne Chinyere Okereke Okoro an award-winning Ghanaian-Nigerian actress, entrepreneur and philanthropist. She is the founder/CEO of Desamour Company Ltd, a production company which deals in sales, marketing and distribution of film, television shows, and music entertainment. Yvonne hit the silver screens seventeen years ago and since then, she has become the rave of the moment.
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Yvonne Okoro Profile
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Full name: Yvonne Chinyere Okereke Okoro
Date of birth: 25 November 1984
Age: 36 years (2020)
Nationality: Ghanaian-Nigerian
Education: University of Ghana
Marital status: Single
Occupation: Actress, entrepreneur
Religion: Christianity
Net worth: $600,000 est.
Yvonne Okoro Biography and Educational Background
Yvonne Okoro was born on the 25th of November, 1984 to a Ghanaian mother and a Nigerian father. Her father comes from Abia State, Nigeria while her mother is from Enyan Abaasa in the Central Region of Ghana. She was born and brought up in a polygamous home, with her mother being the second wife. Yvonne is her mother's first child and her father's fifth child.Yvonne spent most of her early years in Ghana, where she also had her education. She attended Achimota Preparatory School after which she went to the Lincoln Community School and then to Faith Montessori School. She further enrolled at the Mfantsiman Girls Secondary School for her secondary education.
She further secured admission into the prestigious University of Ghana, Legon, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Linguistics. Subsequently, she was at the Universite de Nantes in France to study French Civilization, Drama and Marketing.
Entertainment Career
Yvonne Okoro, from a young age, showed the desire to be an actress. She debuted as an actress in 'Sticking to the Promise', a 2002 movie produced by the Nigerian producer Theo Akatugba, just after her Senior High Education.
Her major role in the movie, 'Beyonce' led to her major breakthrough in the world of movies. It also availed her better opportunities and appearances in more highly rated Nigerian and Ghanaian movies.
She has over the years, starred in more than 150 movies, including 'Kiss and Tell', 'The President’s Daughter', 'Queen Lateefah', 'Single and Searching', 'The Return of Beyonce', amongst others.
She is currently the host of 'Dining with Cooks and Braggarts', a celebrity cooking show that features well-known figures to mint their hands on how they cook their favourite foods while bespeaking about various topics.
Personal Life
Yvonne Okoro isn't married yet but has been linked to several influential figures and celebrities in the past. In 2014, it was rumoured that she was going to be getting married to her billionaire lover. The rumour, which was first published on Ghanaian Olofofos was shared on many top blogs, including stelladimokokorkus.com.
The beautiful actress debunked the rumour, while also stating that she won't be getting married to any man in her industry.
Yvonne Okoro Movies
Yvonne Okoro has been featured in more than 150 Ghana and Nigerian movies, including:
• Mother's love
• Mother's love
• The Return Of Beyonce
• Queen Lateefah
• The President's Daughter
• Beyonce: The President's Daughter
• Agony Of Christ
• Royal Battle
• Desperate To Survive
• Queen Of Dreams
• The Game
• Pool Party
• Single Six
• ‘Le Hotelier’ in France
• Why Marry
• Sticking to the promise
• Blood is Thick
• Four Play reloaded
• Best Friends (Three can play)
• Forbidden City
• Four Play
• Crime
• Rebecca
• I Broke my Heart
• Like Cotton Twines
• Ghana Must Go
Yvonne Okoro Net Worth
Yvonne Okoro is no doubt, one of the most influential actresses both in Ghana and in Nigeria. She has starred in numerous movies and TV programs.
Apart from acting, Yvonne is also a successful entrepreneur. She is the founder/CEO of Demasour Company Limited, multimillion-dollar company which deals in advertising, public relationship and media consultancy. According to AustineMedia.com, she has an estimated net worth of $600,000.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Yvonne Okoro on:
Instagram @YvonneOkoro
Twitter @YvonneOkoro
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