Liz Da-Silva
Born
Elizabeth Omowunmi Tekovi Da-Silva

(1978-05-10) 10 May 1978
Obalende, Lagos State
Nationality
Alma materLagos State University
OccupationActress
Years active2004–present
Children1

Elizabeth Omowunmi Tekovi Da-Silva (Listenⓘ) (born 10 June 1978) is a Nigerian actress[1] and movie producer of Togolese descent featuring predominantly in the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry.[2] In 2016, Da-Silva was nominated for City People Movie Award for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) at City People Entertainment Awards[3] and in 2018, won the award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at Best of Nollywood Awards.[4]

Early life and education

Da-Silva was born to Togolese parents residing in Nigeria. She was precisely born in a geographical area known as Obalende in Lagos State where her parents resided and where she spent her childhood. By the virtue of her birth, she enjoys privileges of a Nigerian citizen. In an interview with a Nigerian print media The Punch[5] she described, Lagos as her home and stated in the interview that she was from a polygamous home.[5] Da-Silva attended Ireti Grammar School for secondary school education and in bid to obtain a college degree proceeded to Lagos State University and eventually graduated with a B.Sc. degree from the institution of higher learning.[3][6]

Career

Da-Silva in an interview disclosed, that her attraction to the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry began whilst in secondary school and subsequently she started, to get involved in school plays. Da-Silva In an interview with The Punch media press stated that she officially, debuted into the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry in 2004 through the help of Iyabo Ojo.[7] Da-Silva's career as an actress rose to limelight after she, featured as notable characters in two movies; the first titled Wakati Meta by Wale Lawal and a movie titled Omidan by Iyabo Ojo. [8][5]

Da-Silva in 2012, debuted her career as a movie producer with a movie titled Mama Insurance which featured Ayo Mogaji, Lanre Hassan, Iyabo Ojo, Ronke Ojo, and Doris Simeon.[9][5]

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Best Supporting Actress of the Year (Yoruba) Nominated [3]
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress –Yoruba Won [10][4][11]

Influence

Da-Silva named, Bukky Wright as her role model in the Nigerian Yoruba movie industry and stated that she had influenced, her acting style significantly.[6]

Personal life

Da-Silva is a Nigerian, by virtue of birth and a Togolese because her parents are citizens of Togo. Da-Silva has described, Lagos state as her home but maintains, she still has connections to her extended family in Togo. Da-Silva In 2013 converted from Christianity to Islam.[5][12][13]

Selected filmography

  • Ore l’ore Nwoto (2007)
  • Omidan
  • Desire
  • Itanje
  • Mama Insurance
  • Alebu kan
  • Mawo’badan
  • Tasere
  • Mama Insurance

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Marriage failures begin on newspaper pages—Liz Da Silva". Vanguard News. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 19 July 2022.
  2. ↑ Adebayo, Tireni (19 January 2022). ""I'm patiently waiting to be celebrated as a mum again" Liz Da Silva cries out". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
  3. 1 2 3 Kehinde, Seye (10 September 2018). "Top Actress, LIZ DA SILVA Goes Into Fashion •Calls Her Label TEKOVI D'TAILOR". City People Magazine. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  4. 1 2 "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 "Actors should have a back-up plan — Liz Da Silva". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 18 December 2019.
  6. 1 2 "Liz Da Silva: 13 things you must know about the sexy Nollywood actress". Nigerian Entertainment Today. 6 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  7. ↑ Nigeria, Information (23 March 2018). ""Why I'm still single"- Actress, Liz Da-Silva". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  8. ↑ Nigeria, Information (18 April 2018). ""The Secret Things I Did To Remain Relevant In Nollywood"-Popular Yoruba Actress, Liz da Silva Explodes". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  9. ↑ "Marriage failures begin on newspaper pages—Liz Da Silva". Vanguard News. 9 June 2018. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  10. ↑ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
  11. ↑ "BON Awards | Nominees for the Best of Nollywood Awards, 2018". Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  12. ↑ Legit.ng (4 July 2013). "Actress, Liz Da Silva Converts To Islam Because Of Baby". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
  13. ↑ "Liz Da Silva converts to Islam". The Eagle Online. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 19 December 2019.
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