Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinyere Chinda (born 13 September 1974) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, talkshow host, television personality, humanitarian and media personality.

Early life Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, south-south Nigeria, to Ikwerre parents. She is the firstborn in a family of 6 children (two sons and four daughters). She attended Army Children's School GRA for Primary and then Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo. Both schools are located in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She obtained a degree in theatre arts from the University of Port Harcourt.

Career and activities Monalisa's first major movie was Pregnant Virgin, which she did in 1996 and subsequently, after she graduated in 2000, she did Above the Law and has done many others since then.

In 2007 her road to stardom kicked off when she started appearing in the television soap Heaven’s Gate. In 2011, she debuted as Executive Producer in the Royal Arts Academy movie, 'Kiss & Tell', which Emem Isong co-produced with her and Desmond Elliot directed. In 2012, she became one of the first of four Nollywood actors to be featured on the cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine. In November 2014 the actress branched out of acting a little bit and debuted her Talk Show titled 'You & I with Monalisa."

Monalisa is involved in a lot of charity work. She has a column (Monalisa Code) in the Saturday edition of The Sun Newspapers where she writes on social issues and relationships. She is a consultant with Royal Arts Academy, a media school known for breeding new talents, in acting, directing, and screenwriting. She partnered with Goge African to encourage tourists in Nigeria.

Awards and recognition In 2011, Monalisa was crowned the Face of Port Harcourt - Carnival Queen, in her hometown of Rivers State. In 2010, she was nominated for Best Actress in a drama series at the Terracotta TV and Film Awards Best Actress, Afro Hollywood Award 2009 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival

Filmography

Year Title Role 1996 Pregnant Virgin 2001 Kids Are Angry Louisa 2004 Enslaved 2005 Golden Moon Loveline 2007 Royal Grandmother Oluoma 2006 Sting 2 2008 Critical Truth Benita 2011 Kiss and Tell Delphine 2013 Keeping my Man Tamar 2009 Anointed Liars Ann 2009 Breaking Heart Lydia 2009 Without Goodbye Ann 2000 Above the Law City of Angels Passionate Heart Memories of the Heart 2013 Itoro Elena 2006 Spirit of Love Anasteria Okon Lagos 2006 Games Men Play Nollywood Huslers 2012 Weekend Getaway Yolanda Okpara 2012 Gossip Nation 2013 Torn Nana 2013 Lagos Cougars Elsie 2014 The Unthinkable Evil Project 2016 The Therapist Helen 2017 At your Service Evelyn 2017 The Personal Assistance Clarice 2018 Crazy People Guest Appearance 1695 Four wives and a mistress Eleanor 2019 The Bling Lagosians Ngozi Gomez 2019 The Night Bus to Lagos 2020 The Good Husband Rosa 2020 The Escort Adaora 2021 Bouquet and Everything After Bouquet god 2022 Different Strokes Kevwe