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Monalisa Chinda Coker (born September 13, 1974), known by her stage name Monalisa Chinda, is a talented figure in the Nigerian film industry.
Not only is she a legendary figure, her beauty and versatility are unmatched.
She is a prominent Nigerian actress, film producer, television personality and media personality.
Nigerian actress
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| Name: | Monalisa Chinda Kok |
| stage name: | Mona Lisa Chinda |
| Date of Birth: | September 13, 1974 (49 years old) |
| place of birth: | Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Rivers State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.68m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | 5 |
| Husband • Spouse: | Victor Tony Coker (married 2016), Dejo Richards (married 2009?) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | Tamar Chinda |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $2 million |
Early life and education
Monalisa Chinda was born on September 13, 1974 in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria to Ikwerre parents.
She is the eldest of two sons and four daughters.
Monalisa Chinda attended the General Army Academy (GRA) for primary school and then Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls School in Elerenwo. Both schools are located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria.
She holds a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Port Harcourt.
Profession
Monalisa Chinda’s first major film was Pregnant Virgin in 1996, and then, after graduating in 2000, she did Outlaws and has since done many other films.
In 2007, she began her career in the TV series Heaven’s Gate, which launched her stardom. In 2011, she made her debut as an executive producer on the Royal Academy Film Kiss & Tell, produced by Emem Isong and Desmond Elliot.
In 2012, Monalisa Chinda became one of the first four Nigerian film actors to appear on the cover of Hollywood Weekly. In November 2014, the actress stepped out of the entertainment industry and hosted her first talk show, You and Me with Monalisa.
Monalisa Chinda is involved in a lot of charity work. She has a column (Monalisa Code) in the Saturday edition of The Sun, writing about social issues and relationships. She is an advisor to the Royal College of Art, a media school known for nurturing emerging acting, directing and screenwriting talent.
Awards and nominations
- 2014 – Africa Movie Academy Awards, Best Actress
- 2012 – Nigeria Film Festival @ 20 E-Global Awards (NEGA), Outstanding Character Actress
- In 2011, Monalisa was crowned the “Face of Port Harcourt – Queen of Carnival” in her home state of Rivers.
- In 2010, she was nominated for the Terracotta Warriors TV Movie Award for Best Actress in a Drama Series
- Best Actress at the 2009 African Hollywood Awards at the Monte-Carlo Television Festival.
Personal life
Monalisa Chinda’s first marriage to Dejo Richards ended in 2010 due to allegations of domestic violence and ongoing abuse. The divorcing couple has one daughter together – Tamar Chinda.
She married her second husband, Victor Tonye Coker, on February 20, 2016. Monalisa Chinda revealed that she had known Victor Tonye Coker since she was 14 years old.
Filmography
Monalisa Chinda has acted in more than 80 films.
- Pregnant Virgin (1996)
- Royal Grandmother (2007)
- The Sting 2 (2006)
- The Key Truth (2008)
- Kiss and Tell (2011)
- Keep My Man (2013)
- Anointed Deceiver
- Heartbreak
- No Goodbye
- Above the Law (2000)
- City of Angels
- Weekend Getaway
- Tear
- Passionate Heart
- Soul Memories
- Itoro
- Lagos Pumas
- Spiritual Love
- Passionate Heart
- Okon Lagos
- Games played by men
- nigerian movie swindler
- Gossip Nation
- Unbelievable (2014)
- Psychotherapist (2015)
- Evil Plan
- A Good Husband(2020)
net worth
The beautiful actress Monalisa Chinda is one of the influential actresses in the Nigerian movie industry with an estimated net worth of $2 million.
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