Ebbe Bassey
Ebbe Bassey | |
|---|---|
| Born | |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1997 to present |
| Spouse | Mark Manczuk |
Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian American actress, who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing "Maa Dede" in Ties That Bind (2011).
Career
[edit]Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including Doctor Bello, Mother of George, NYPD Blue, etc. She received a best-supporting actress nomination for her role in Ties That Bind (film).[1] In 2012, she announced plans to create a short film, Saving Father, which was to advocate and increase awareness for people living with AIDS.[2] At the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Bassey was nominated as the best-supporting actress in a film.[3] In 2012, Bassey acted in Turning Point. The film won awards at Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in the United States.[4] In 2016, she played "Imani" in Tomorrow Ever After and got positive reviews for her role in the film.[5][6] Bassey co-hosted the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards with Richard Mofe-Damijo at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.[7] she was among the Nigerian Entertainment Award announced 2013 nominees.[8]
Personal life
[edit]Bassey was born in the United States but spent her teenage years in Calabar before relocating permanently.[9] She is married to Mark Manczuk.[1]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Sam-Duru, Prisca (May 25, 2012). "Women need spiritual core to be empowered – Ebbe Bassey". Vanguard. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
- ^ admin (March 20, 2012). "AFRICAN CINEMA: ACTRESS EBBE BASSEY MANCZUK NEEDS YOUR HELP TO COMPLETE HIV/AIDS AND SENIOR CITIZENS FILM PROJECT". ladybrillemag.com. Archived from the original on 2017-12-01. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ Michael, Abimboye (May 31, 2013). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ Izuzu (May 24, 2016). "Governor Ayade launches Callywood, appoints filmmaker to run it". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ "Movie Review: Tomorrow Ever After". theyoungfolks.com. May 26, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ Linden, Sheri. "Tomorrow Ever After': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
- ^ Izuzu (August 6, 2016). "Joseph Benjamin, Faithia Balogun, Sambasa Nzeribe among winners". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
- ^ Abimboye, Micheal (2013-05-31). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
- ^ "American Actress Ebbe Bassey Making A Comeback On African Screens". Modern Ghana. June 15, 2012. Retrieved 2017-11-11.