Yvonne Jegede
Yvonne Jegede | |
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| File:Yvonne Eleghetse Jegede.jpg | |
| Born | August 25, 1983 Agenebode, Edo State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | University of Cyprus |
| Known for | Producing 3 is Company |
| Spouse | Olakunle Fawole |
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality;[1] notable for producing 3 is Company. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia alongside Annie Macaulay.[2]
Early life & education
Yvonne Jegede was born in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria on the 25th of August, 1983. She had her primary and secondary education in Lagos State Nigeria before proceeding to the University of Cyprus,where she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in International Relations.[3]
Career
Yvonne Jegede started her movie career in 2004 when she featured in the Nollywood movie Missing Angels. Her first major camera debut came up in 2005 with her appearance in the now popular music video African Queen by 2Face Idibia. After her University education in 2012, she came back to Nollywood and starred in movies like Okafor's Law, Single and Married, 10 Days in Sun City among others. In 2015, she produced her first movie 3 is Company where she starred as the lead character.[4] In late 2016, she was the cover in the wedding edition of Genevieve Nnaji's magazine.[5] Apart from her acting, Yvonne Jegede has featured in music videos like Ego by Djinee, Kokose by Sound Sultan.
Filmography
- Missing Angels
- Husbands of Lagos
- 3 is Company
- Okafor's Law
- Pot of Life
- Gold Statue
- Side Chic Squad
- Single and Married
- 10 Days in Sun City
- The Fight for the Family
- The Silver Spoon
- The Sassy One
- Climax
- Gone to America
- Crazy Ex-Girlfriend
- Forget Me Not
- True Lies
- Smiles of Sweet Love
- Two Hearts That Binds Together
- Strange Affection
- Abike
References
- ^ Olowolagba, Fikayo (22 June 2018). "Yvonne Jegede challenges Atuma to name prostitutes in Nollywood". Daily Post. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (25 August 2016). "5 reasons to love "The First Lady" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Anonymous (9 April 2017). "My big boobs not my selling point". Punch. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (17 June 2015). "Movie starring Yvonne Jegede, OC Ukeje, Wole Ojo gets DVD release date". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 16 October 2018.
- ^ Peters, Seyi (16 December 2016). "Yvonne Jegede Covers Genevieve Magazine's Annual Bridal Issue". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 16 October 2018.