Biography
Franca Obianuju Brown (born 17 May 1967) is a veteran Nollywood actress, producer, interior decorator, lawyer, entrepreneur and television personality.
She is particularly famous for her role as “Mama Efe” in a popular television series titled “Behind the Clouds”, which was filmed in the late 80s. She is also recognized for her performances in popular television series such as “Behind the Buka” and “River Between”, the latter of which won her an award at NIFEST in the late 80s.
Franca Brown is known to most movie enthusiasts for her role as an evil stepmother in the film. She received the 2016 City People Movie Special Recognition Award, held at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Nigerian actress
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| Real name: | Franca Obianuju Brown |
| Stage name: | Franca Brown |
| Born: | May 17, 1967 (age 57) |
| Place of birth: | Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Anambra State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Unmarried |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
| The children: | 1 |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | 500,000 USD |
Early life
Franca Brown was born on May 17, 1967 in Onitsha, Anambra State, southeastern Nigeria.
She lost her father at a very young age and was cared for, raised and educated by her uncle Eddy Brown and his wife until adulthood, when she completed her education.
Her uncle, Eddy Brown and his wife are lawyers and active legal practitioners. In a media interview, she revealed that her father passed away from a heart attack when she was very young.
Education
Franca Brown began her primary education at St. Mary’s Primary School in Onitsha, Anambra State. She moved to Abia State where she completed her primary education at St. Maria’s Primary School in Aba and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate.
For her secondary education, Franca Brown moved to Niger State, located in Northern Nigeria, to the Federal Government Girls’ College in New Bussa, Niger State, where she obtained her West African Senior Secondary School Certificate.
Furthermore, to pursue her Bachelor of Science degree, Franca Brown applied to Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State and was accepted, graduating with a Bachelor of Laws degree.
She then pursued a second degree and applied to the University of Jos in Plateau State where she was admitted and graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre Arts and a Master of Laws.
Career
Franca Brown’s acting career was recognized through her role in the television series “Behind The Clouds”, although she appeared twice. Before appearing in “Behind The Clouds”, a television series, she had not been able to establish herself in the Nigerian film industry and had mainly acted in short stage plays.
In a stage play titled “Swam Karagbe”, written by Iyorchia Ayu, three Nigerian talent scouts, namely Peter Igho, Matt Dadzie and Ene Oloja, are seen in the audience looking for new talents to feature in a television series.
After the stage play ended, Franca Brown revealed in an interview that she was approached by three talent agents and asked to audition, which she eventually did. She was cast as Mama Nosa in a television series titled “Behind The Clouds”.
Franca Brown is also a film producer and director and has produced and directed the film titled “Women At Large”, in which she also appeared.
She is one of the pioneers of the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) and has contributed greatly to the development of Nollywood in Nigeria. She joined the Nigerian film industry (Nollywood) in the late 80s when Nollywood was still in its infancy and has acted in several Nollywood movies since then.
Franca Brown is also a Nollywood film producer and has produced several Nollywood films in Nigeria. Besides the film business, Franca Brown is also involved in other business activities such as contracting, merchandising and interior decoration.
Awards & Nominations
Franca Brown is a veteran actress who has won many recognitions for her hard work and talent. During her acting career, she has won several awards, including;
- Best Actress at the Africa Magic People’s Choice Awards
- Best Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
- Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at Golden Icon Film Academy Awards
- Best Actress in Nigeria at the Best of Nollywood Awards
- In 2016, Franca was awarded the City People Film Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Social media
Franca Brown knows how to enjoy her free time. She shares photos and posts with her followers about her non-work activities and sometimes her latest products.
The iconic actress is on Instagram with over 194 followers. However, her Twitter account is not verified.
- Instagram: @brown_franca
- Facebook: Franca Brown
Personal life
At 57, Franca Brown still stands out as a beautiful woman. She is one of the few Nigerian actresses who regularly plays the role of a mother in Nollywood movies and is still highly regarded.
To this day, Nollywood veteran and iconic actress Franca Brown is not engaged to anyone. The interior decorator has remained single for most of her life and has a daughter.
Franca Brown was the victim of an arson attack by her female maid at her home in late 2016. However, the incident was resolved by the police and the actress is safe.
Net worth
Franca Brown is one of Nigeria’s most influential actresses, with an estimated net worth of US$500,000.
She earned the majority of her wealth from her career as a professional actress, producer, interior decorator, lawyer, and businesswoman.
List of movies played
- Plane Crash (2008)
- Free Women (2007)
- The Cross of Sorrows (2006)
- Deeply Bound (2006)
- Desperate Women (2006)
- Leap of Faith (2006)
- Snake in Paradise (2006)
- The Fateful War (2005)
- Endless Passion (2005)
- My Sister’s Act (2005)
- Discord (2004)
- Mother-in-law (2004)
- Dawn (2002)
- Tears and Sorrow (2002)
- Valentino (2002)
- My Good Will (2001)
- The Price (1999)
- Obstacles (1998)
