Van Vicker
| Joseph van Vicker | |
|---|---|
| Born | Joseph Van Vicker August 1, 1977 |
| Occupation | Film, television actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
Joseph van Vicker (born August 1, 1977), better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor. He received two nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actor at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2008.[1][2]
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[edit] Early life
Vicker was born to a Liberian Ghanaian mother and a Dutch father.[3][4][5] His father died when he was six years old.[4] He has often cited in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen as he was raised all over the world by his mother. Due to the early death of his father Vicker has stated that he is very close to his mother and considers her his hero.
Vicker attended Mfantsipim School, along with fellow actor Majid Michel. Mfantsipim School is the alma mater of Former Secretary-General of the United Nations, Kofi Annan.
[edit] Career
[edit] Television
Vicker started out in the entertainment world in radio and as a television personality for Metropolitan Television (Metro TV). In 2003, Vicker appeared in the Ghanaian television series, Suncity, which depicted university life. He played the character of LeRoy King, Jr., a fine arts student born in the U.S. who arrives at Suncity to complete his education. The series ran for a total of 10 episodes.[6]
[edit] Film
Soon, Vicker was cast in his first film Divine Love as a supporting character. This film coincidentally was also the debut roles for fellow actors Jackie Aygemang and Majid Michel who were cast in the female and male lead respectively. The producer had insisted that Van be given a supporting role in Divine Love.
That chance paid off, exposing Vicker to the movie industry. Even though Van's role in Divine Love was in a supporting capacity, based on the strength of his performance, Van has been consistently cast in leading romantic roles thereafter. A role he has become well known for playing. Vicker is usually cast as the male romantic lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Aygemang and Nadia Buari. He is often compared to fellow Ghanaian actor Majid Michel and Nigerian Ramsey Nouah.[4]
[edit] Personal life and other projects
Vicker is married with children.[4] He owns and runs "Sky & Orange", an advertising agency and event management company; "Babetown", a unisex barber shop; and the Van Vicker Foundation, an outreach program for upcoming young artists.[4]
[edit] Awards and nominations
[edit] Awards
[edit] Nominations
- 2008: African Movie Academy Award, Best Actor in a Leading Role - nomination
- 2008: African Movie Academy Award, Best Upcoming Actor - nomination[1][2]
[edit] Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Divine Love | with Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang | |
| 2006 | Beyonce: The President's Daughter | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang | |
| Darkness of Sorrow | with Nadia Buari | ||
| Mummy's Daughter | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang | ||
| The Return of Beyonce | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang | ||
| 2007 | American Boy | with Nadia Buari | |
| I Hate Women | Rocky | with Jackie Aygemang | |
| Innocent Soul | |||
| In the Eyes of My Husband | Leo | with Nadia Buari | |
| Princess Tyra | with Jackie Aygemang | ||
| Royal Battle | with Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang | ||
| Slave to Lust | with Nadia Buari, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye & Olu Jacobs | ||
| Wedlock of the Gods | |||
| 2008 | Broken Tears | with Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal | |
| Corporate Maid | Desmond | ||
| Friday Night | |||
| Jealous Princess | Sam | ||
| River of Tears | Ben | with Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal | |
| Total Love | with Jackie Aygemang | ||
| 2009 | Twilight Sisters | ||
| Royal War | Uzodimma | with Ini Edo | |
| 2011 | Paparazzi Eye In The Dark | Rich |
[edit] References
- ^ a b "Africa Movie Academy Awards’ nominees take a bow in Josies". http://www.screenafrica.com/news/industry/363428.htm. Retrieved 2009-10-23.
- ^ a b "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2008". African Movie Academy Award. http://ama-awards.com/amaa-nominees-and-winners-2008. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ Olatunji, Samuel (21 January 2010). "My life, my story, my wife— Van Vicker". The Daily Sun (Lagos, Nigeria). http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/showpiece/2010/jan/31/showpiece-31-01-2010-001.htm. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ a b c d e "Van's Biography". www.vanvicker.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2009. http://replay.waybackmachine.org/20090328190457/http://www.vanvickerlive.com/biography.asp. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Van Vicker (the well-known African actor) in Boston". Massachusetts, USA: BELMIZIK-FM. 6 May 2009. http://www.belmizikfm.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=14%3Avanvicker&Itemid=430. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ a b "Van Vicker - Exploits of a Ghanaian in Nollywood". AllAfrica.com (AllAfrica Global Media). 15 January 2010. http://allafrica.com/stories/201001190212.html. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ Akande, Victor (15 November 2010). "London agog for Afro Hollywood Award 2009". The Nation (Lagos, Nigeria). http://thenationonlineng.net/web2/articles/25360/1/London-agog-for-Afro-Hollywood-Award-2009/Page1.html. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
