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Yvonne Nelson (born 12 November 1985) is a famous Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, businesswoman and philanthropist.
She also did about five films before heading to Nigeria in 2007 to work with Genevieve Nnaji for the first time and got her first leading role in the film Princess Terra.
Yvonne Nelson has since worked hard to become the head of her family in the movie industry and launched her career in the Nigerian movie industry.
Ghanaian actress
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| full name: | Yvonne Nelson |
| date of birth: | November 12, 1985 (38 years old) |
| place of birth: | Accra, Ghana |
| Country of Citizenship: | Ghana |
| high: | 1.83 m |
| parents: | Mr. O’Neill, Margaret Gaddie |
| brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Husband • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Jamie Roberts (former), Nasty Blaq (rum), Tobi Bakre (former), Jon German (former), Iyanya (rum), Ice Prince (rum), John Dumelo (former), Sarkodie (former). |
| children: | Ryan Roberts |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $ 1,000,000 |
early life
Yvonne Nelson was born on November 12, 1985 in Accra, Ghana. She is from Cape Coast, Ghana. Her father is O Nelson and her mother is Margaret Gaddie.
She attended Agre Memorial High School in Accra after starting her schooling at St. Martin de Porres School in Accra, Ghana.
Yvonne Nelson completed her primary and secondary education at the Central University College of Ghana before attending the college where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resource Management.
In 2005, she participated in the prestigious Miss Ghana beauty pageant but failed to win.
Profession
Yvonne Nelson first auditioned for a movie in Ghana in 2000 when she was just starting her acting career. She rose to fame in 2007 when she played the lead role in the successful Ghanaian movie Princess Tera. After her success with Princess Tera, she went to Nigeria and acted in five other movies which helped launch her career in the Nigerian movie industry and made her a well-known figure.
“The Crime of Christ”, “Princess Terra”, “Soul Passion”, “Plan B”, “Tears of a Woman” are just a few of the nearly 100 films in which Yvonne Nelson has appeared.
After her successful film roles, Yvonne Nelson decided to make her first film, The Price, in 2011. A year later, she made Marry Next Year. In 2013, she won the Ghana Film Award for Best Film and the City People Entertainment Award for the Best Ghanaian Film in Nigeria.
She founded the Yvonne Nelson Glaucoma Foundation in 2010 to raise awareness of chronic diseases that take away people’s daily lives. Her charitable foundation also helps those in need, especially those with physical disabilities and those less fortunate.
She produced an all-star charity single and teamed up with other Ghanaian celebrities for a video to raise awareness about the deadly disease.
In 2013, Yvonne Nelson was awarded by GoWoman Magazine and Printex for her work in the film industry and her work with the Glaucoma Foundation. She is on a mission to protect the country’s electricity problem, along with other Ghanaian celebrities and ordinary people.
Filmography
- Princess Terra
- Crimes against Christ
- To love and cherish
- Women’s Tears
- Passion of the Soul
- playboy
- Girls Contact
- Golden Adventure
- Local Feel
- Beyoncé’s Return
- Love Festival
- Keep my love
- Black Taliban
- Fantasia
- The power of men
- Love and Crisis
- My love heart
- Love War
- The Prince’s Bride
- Man’s Heart
- Save the Last Kiss
- game
- Material Woman
- Deadly Passion
- Queen’s Pride
- Fighting for survival
- Blood is thicker than water
- Yvonne’s Tears
Awards and Achievements
- In 2008, she won the Best New Actress Award at the 4th African Movie Academy Awards
- Won the Joy Nite FM Awards Best Actress
- Won the 2010 Ghana Film Award for Best Actress
- Won the 2013 City People Award for Best Ghanaian Film
- Won the Best Film Award at the 2013 Ghana Film Awards
personal life
There were rumors that the actress had secretly married the father of her child, Jamie Roberts, but those rumors appear to be unfounded.
However, Yvonne Nelson’s boyfriend is a photographer born in the UK named Jamie Roberts. She has a daughter, Ryn Roberts, with her ex-boyfriend Jamie Roberts.
She is also rumored to have dated Nasty Blaq, Tobi Bakre, Jon German, Iyanya, Ice Prince and John Dumelo. Yvonne Nelson does not have a married husband. She once dated Sarkodie.
net worth
With an estimated net worth of $1 million, Yvonne Nelson is one of the richest and most powerful actresses in Ghana.
social media
- Instagram: @YvonneNelsongh
- Facebook: @ynproductionsgh
- Twitter: @yvonnenelsongh
