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Joseph Van Vicker (born August 1, 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is an extraordinarily talented Ghanaian actor, film director and humanitarian.
He also holds the position of CEO of a film production company called Sky + Orange Production. He received two nominations for Best Actor and Best Actor at the 2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Van Vicker also acted in Nollywood movies, starring Rita Dominic, Regina Daniels, Yul Edochie, Chika Ike, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Stephanie Okeke and others.
To date, he has acted in more than 70 films and is considered one of the most talented actors of the current generation.
Ghanaian actor
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| First and last name: | Joseph van Vicker |
| Stage name: | Van Vicker |
| Born: | August 1, 1977 (46 years old) |
| Place of birth: | Accra, Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanaian |
| Height: | 1.68 m |
| Parents: | do not apply |
| Siblings: | Phylicia Anderson |
| Wife • Spouse: | Adjoa Vicker (d. 2003) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Nadia Buari |
| Children: | J’dyl Vicker, J-ian Vicker, Vj Van Vicker, Malik Buari, Aysha Buari, Shaida Buari, Jameel Buari |
| Job: | Actor • Filmmaker |
| Net value: | 3 million USD |
Early Life & Education
Van Vicker was born in Accra, Ghana to a Dutch father and a Ghanaian/Liberian mother on 1 August 1977. He has an older sister named Phylicia Anderson. Rumor has it that he has an unnamed stepbrother.
However, his father died when he was just six years old. He often reveals in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen because he was raised by his mother all over the world.
Due to his father’s early death, Van Vicker has said that he has a strong relationship with his mother and considers her his hero.
Van Vicker attended Mfantsipim school with actor Majid Michel. He then graduated from Africa University College of Communication in 2021.
Career
Van Vicker got his start in the world of radio entertainment as a presenter at Groove 106.3 FM from 1999 to 2000 and Vibe 91.9 FM from 2001 to 2004 and as a television personality for TV3 Ghana from 1997 to 1999, and finally Metro TV from 2000–2004.
He appeared in the Ghanaian television series Sun City, which depicts university life. He then played LeRoy King Jr., an American-born Fine Arts student who comes to Sun City to complete his studies. The series has aired a total of 10 episodes.
Soon, Van Vicker was cast in his debut film titled Divine Love, but as a supporting character. Incidentally, this film was also the acting debut of soon-to-be famous actors Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel, who appeared as the female lead and male lead, respectively.
He often appears as a romantic lead alongside leading actresses such as Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari. He is often compared to Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah and compatriot Majid Michel due to their similar performance styles.
Apart from starring in Ghanaian movies, Van Vicker also appeared in many Nollywood movies alongside famous Nollywood actors such as Mercy Johnson, Tonto Dikeh, Chika Ike, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Stephanie Okereke and Jim Iyke. His Nollywood movies include; Heart of Fire, My Soulmate, Famous King, Harvest of Love, Gambling with Marriage, Stolen Will, Discovered, A Prince’s Joy, Kingdom and Against the Law France.
Van Vicker is also the CEO of Sky + Orange Productions, a film production house. Van Vicker Training Facility is the actor’s latest venture, where experts train students in the field of acting. The Van Vicker Foundation is an outreach program for youth interested in making a good living.
He has directed, acted and produced five films under his production company, Sky + Orange Productions, since 2008. However, 2012 was the most successful year for his production house, earned him the NAFCA Best Actor and Director Award for his comedy titled Joni Waka.
Awards & Nominations
Van Vicker is a prolific and accomplished actor who has been nominated for and won many awards from Africa to the Caribbean.
Some of his awards include; Ghana Film Awards, ACRAG awards and Nollywood Academy Film Critics Awards.
He won the award for Best African-Caribbean Actor in 2009 and in 2011, the award for Best African-American Actor. That same year, Van Vicker won the Pan-African Creative Actor Award.
Not forgetting the Best International Actor award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Guild Awards (PAMSAA) which he won in 2013.
Social Media
As for his social media accounts, Van Vicker has achieved immense success in terms of followers. Most of his followers are die-hard fans, whom he can’t help but impress with his interesting photos and posts.
The iconic Ghanaian actor and producer is available on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram.
- Instagram: @iam_vanvicker.
- Twitter: @iam_vanvicker
- Facebook: Van Vicker
Personal life
Van Vicker is one of the best actors in Africa, if not the best. The Dutch-Ghanian sensation is of average height, with a toned body. Other interesting physical features include dark brown eyes and black hair.
Van Vicker is married to a woman named Dr. Prophet La’Rika Van Vicker, also known as Adjoa Vicker, is the Executive Director of the International Peace Alliance Our Voice Matters , as of June 28, 2018.
He serves as acting president of the same organization. Van Vicker and Adjoa Vicker own apartments in the United States and Nigeria.
However, the actor is married to Adjoa Vicker. The couple married in 2003 and have three children: J’dyl Vicker, J-ian Vicker and Vj Van Vicker. However, after years of infidelity and irreconcilable differences, the couple thought it best to divorce and co-parent as friends.
In an interview, Nadia Buari confirmed that Van Vicker is the father of her four children: Malik Buari, Aysha Buari, Shaida Buari and Jameel Buari. This shows that Nadia Buari is his life partner and girlfriend.
Net value
Van Vicker is one of the most influential actors in Africa. He is also the CEO of the production company Sky + Orange Productions, which he founded in 2008.
Ghanaian actor and producer Van Vicker has an estimated net worth of $3 million.
Filming
- Divine Love (2004)
- Beyonce: President’s Daughter (2006)
- Darkness of sadness
- My daughter
- Beyonce’s return
- American Boy (2007)
- I hate women
- Innocent soul
- In my husband’s eyes
- Princess Tyra
- Royal Battle
- Be a slave to desire
- Marriage of the Gods
- Broken Tears (2008)
- Company maid
- Friday evening
- The princess is jealous
- River of tears
- Total love
- Twilight Sisters (2009)
- royal war
- Beyond the Conspiracy (2009)
- Discovered (2010)
- Loyal Enemy (2010)
- Kingdom of Fire (2010)
- Paparazzi Eyes in the Dark (2011)
- One Night in Vegas (2013)
- Skinned (2016)
- Enemies of the Police (2017)
