Valentine Nonyela
Valentine Nonyela | |
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| Born | 23 September 1969 |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1986–present |
Valentine Nonyela (born 23 September 1969) is a Nigerian–British actor. He appeared in many TV programs of the late 1980s and 1990s, including BBC television series South of the Border, The Bill, London's Burning, Holby City and A Touch of Frost. Apart from his career in the television industry, he also co-starred in several films, like the Isaac Julien film Young Soul Rebels[1] and the James Bond film Casino Royale.
He recently appeared in ITV's House Guest In The Sun,[2] saying that he lives in Cyprus with his wife and two children named Ramai Nonyelu and Arinze-Tross Nonyelu. He works at the International School of Paphos.
Career[edit]
Valentine Nonyela's career spans acting, producing, and insightful contributions to the film industry. Apart from his notable roles in television and film, Nonyela has engaged in the cinematic community through various platforms.[citation needed]
Recent Work[edit]
Nonyela has been active in the film industry in recent years from a different vantage point. Speaking at the 16th Cyprus International Film Festival, he shared his optimistic outlook on the future of filmmaking. Valentine Nonyela, a British producer residing in Cyprus, expressed his views on the film industry at the festival, highlighting the potential for a new era of international, independent filmmaking. He emphasized the exciting opportunities for storytelling diversity in the age of streaming and audience fragmentation, suggesting that local stories can hold as much power as Hollywood narratives.[3]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Young Soul Rebels | Chris | |
| 1995 | Welcome II the Terrordome | Spike / African Man | |
| 2006 | Casino Royale | Nambutu Ambassador | (final film role) |
References[edit]
- ^ "Diary of a Young Soul Rebel" Isaac Julien, Colin McCabe 1991 BFI publishing ISBN 978-0-85170-310-7
- ^ House Guest In The Sun Homepage
- ^ "The 16th Cyprus International Film Festival". Brooklyn Rail. Retrieved 18 February 2024.
- Queer looks: perspectives on lesbian and gay film and video by Marthe Geven, Pratibha Parmar, John Greyson 1993 ISBN 978-0-415-90742-2
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