Joyce Kalu is a Nigerian actress, film producer, director and entrepreneur. She is known for her versatile and outstanding roles in films such as Take Me Home, Shockingly, and Throne of Glory.
She is also a philanthropist and a chieftain in her hometown of Ohafia, Abia State. She has won several awards for her acting skills such as the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award and the Niger Delta Icon and Vitality Awards.
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- Full name: Joyce Kalu
- Date of Birth: September 25, 1970
- Age: 54
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Actor, film producer, director, entrepreneur
- Height: 1.65 m (5 ft 5 in)
- Parents: None
- Siblings: 8
- Spouse: No
- Children: Three (Obinna, David and Queen)
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Joyce Kalu was born on September 25, 1970 in Ohafia, Abia State, Nigeria. She is the youngest of nine children.
Born to Christian parents, she grew up in a poor and deeply religious home. She attended Ohafia Girls’ Secondary School and participated in drama and cultural activities.
Later, she attended the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English and Literary Studies. She also obtained a Masters in Public Administration from the same university.
personal life
Joyce Carew’s husband is a businessman who understands and supports her career. She has three children: two boys and one girl.
Their names are Obinna, David and Queen. She is loyal to her family and keeps a low profile with them.
She is also the chief of her hometown of Ohafia, known as “Nyoha” (Mother of All), and a philanthropist who supports various causes such as education, health, and empowerment of women and youth.
Profession
Joyce Kalu started her acting career in 1999 when she joined the Actors Guild of Nigeria. She made her debut in the movie “The Price”, playing the role of an evil mother-in-law.
Since then, she has appeared in more than 150 Nigerian films, playing roles as diverse as mother, wife, queen, witch and priest.
Her famous films include Take Me Home, Bound, Throne of Glory, The King and the Python, The Royal Hibiscus Hotel and Ghosts and touts.
She is also a film producer and director, having produced and directed several films including The Last Supper, The Missing Crown and The Invisible.
She is also an entrepreneur who owns a fashion boutique, a beauty salon and a catering service. She is one of the most respected and influential actresses in the Nigerian film industry and has mentored many budding actors.
She has won several awards and nominations for her acting skills such as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Comedy Series (2016), the Niger Delta Icon and Vitality Awards for Actress of the Year (2017), the City People Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress of the Year (2018), and the ZAFAA Global Awards for Best Actress (2019).
net worth
Joyce Kalu is a successful actress in the Nigerian movie industry.
Her net worth is estimated to be $500,000, which is earned from her acting, producing, directing, and entrepreneurial activities.
social media
- Instagram account: @joycekalu
- Twitter account: @joycekalu1
Filmography
- price
- The Last Supper
- The missing crown
- invisible
- take me Home
- The throne of glory
- The King and the Python
- boundary
- Royal Hibiscus Hotel
- Ghosts and Touts
