Joke Silva | |
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 Silva at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | |
| Born | 1961 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Joke Silva Jacobs |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, director, and businesswoman |
| Years active | 1990– till date |
| Notable work | White Waters . Women's Cot |
| Spouse | Olu Jacobs |
| Awards | 2006 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role . 2008Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role |
Joke Silva () MFR is a veteran Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman.[1]
In 1998, she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film The Secret Laughter of Women. In 2006, she won "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in Women's Cot, and "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 for her performance as a grandmother in White Waters.
Silva is married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs. The couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that consists of film production, distribution assets, and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts where she serves as Director of Studies. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University.
On 29 September 2014, Silva received recognition as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's National Honours, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.[2][3]
- ^ Inyang, Ifreke (29 November 2021). "I was blacklisted in Nollywood – Joke Silva opens up". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
- ^ Okafor, Onna (12 March 2022). "Showmax Spotlights Nollywood Matriarch: Queen Joke Silva". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 17 July 2022.
- ^ "Joke Silva is Sturdy at 60 – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 17 July 2022.