List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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They're Nigerians and they're first class entertainers. From movies, to art and music, these Nigerians are forces to be reckoned with in their various choices of career. Tribune writes about Nigerians making waves in Hollywood.

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#1: List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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1) Chiwetel Ejiofor

A renowned British actor of film, television and theatre, Chiwetel Ejiofor was born in July 1977 in London to Nigerian parents. He gained a scholarship to the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art after he enrolled at the National Youth Theatre in 1995 and by age 19, and only three months into his course, Chiwetel was chosen by Steven Spielberg to play a small part in Amistad as James Covey.
His archive of awards and nominations include the BAFTA Orange Rising Star Award in 2006, five Golden Globe Award nominations and the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor for his performance in Othello in 2008.

  

#2: List of Nigerians making waves in America's BIG screen, Hollywood

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2) Megalyn Echikunwoke

MEGALYN Ann Echikunwoke was born in Washington, United States. She is an actress best known for her roles as Tara Price in CSI: Miami and Isabelle Tyler on The 4400.
Her father is a Nigerian Igbo, while her mother is a German/Scots-Irish American. She has featured in many movies and TV series and she is a regular face for many movie lovers.
Some other popular movies and TV series that Megalyn had featured in include Funny Valentines, Like Family, ER, That ‘70’s Show, Spyder Games and as Senator David Palmer’s daughter, Nicole, in 24, among a whole lot of others.

  

Who is Hollywood's most overpaid movie star?

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This year it's Adam Sandler. The comedian has topped the Forbes' list of actors who receive millions per film while delivering modest returns. Based on the analysis of the three latest movies Sandler starred in, his standard fee was over $15 million. However, the studios received only $3.40 for every $1 they paid to the actor. Sandler got the dubious title due to Jack and Jill and That's My Boy flopping at the box office.

Robert Downey Jr Tops Forbes' List Of Hollywood's Highest Paid Actors of 2013

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Forbes, a few days ago, released their annual 'Highest Paid Hollywood Actors' list and Iron Man actor Robert Downey topped the list. See what the top 10 actors earned between June 2012 & June 2013..

1. Robert Downey Jr - $75million (Iron Man)
2. Channing Tatun - $60million (Magic Mike, White House Down)
3. Hugh Jackman - $55million (Les Miserables, X-Men) 
4. Mark Wahlberg - $52 million (Ted)
5.  Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson - $42million (Fast & Furious)
6. Leonardo DiCaprio - $39million (Great Gatsby)
7. Adam Sandler - $37million (Hotel Transylvania)
8. Tom Cruise - $35million (Jack Reacher)
9. Denzel Washington - $33 (Flight)
10. Liam Neeson - $32million (Taken 2, The Grey)

Angelina Jolie Hollywood’s most powerful woman - Forbes

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Angelina Jolie has ranked first among America’s most influential Hollywood actresses, followed by newcomer Jennifer Lawrence, Jennifer Aniston, Kristen Stewart and Gwyneth Paltrow.

She topped the list of Forbes’ Celebrity 100 list after having a double mastectomy to reduce the risk of breast cancer. Jolie told the New York Times she had made the decision to undergo this surgery when she found out to be carrying a malign BRCA1 gene. It had previously caused cancer in her mother who died at the age of 56.

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Jim Iyke with Hollywood stars, Garcelle Beauvais and Brian White

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Jim Iyke on set of a movie in Santa Monica, California with Hollywood actors Garcelle Beauvais and Brian White. See another pic after the Break

Karrueche Tran moves back into Chris Brown' hollywood home

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Call her crazy but Karrueche Tran and Chris Brown are full-on living together. Sources close to the couple tell TMZ they hooked up days before his 24th birthday earlier this month and she's been staying at Chris' Hollywood Hills home ever since.

Though she's keeping her own apartment - smart - she's already moved most of her clothes and other personal belongings to his pad.

And it's not like they've been secretive - they've been spotted everywhere lately, hitting up the Billboard Awards afterparty and even rear-ending a Mercedes together.

Karrueche's one persistent scorned lover -- when Chris first dumped her back in October for Rihanna  -- she vowed to win him back as TMZ first reported

Omotola Jalade Ekeinde attends Maxim Hot 100 party in Hollywood

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The Maxim Hot 100 Party held at Create on Wednesday May 15 in Hollywood, California and our very own Omotola was there representing. 

Drake Denied Entry Into Hollywood Club Because 'Chris Brown Is Partying'

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It was recently in the news that Chris Brown and Drake are suing each other over a New York City nightclub brawl. Nightclub owners are now wary of what may come out of Brown and Drake being together in a club, so Drake was denied entry into on nightclub on Wednesday night.

Drake was turned away at the door Playhouse because Brown was already inside. Sources say bouncers sent Drake on his way because Breezy was already partying at a table inside … and they wanted to avoid any possible brawl scenarios.

Budding Actress, Kiki Omeili Beats Oge Okoye At Afro Hollywood Awards Event In Akure**Tonto Dikeh, Femi Adebayo, Others Head To London As Winners

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 According to information made available to Nigeriafilms.com, up and coming actress, Kiki Omeili of 'Married But Living Single', which starred Funke Akindele and Joseph Benjamin, has been announced the winner in the Best actress in a supporting role (English language film) that had Nse Ikpe Etim and Oge Okoye.

Kiki was announced winner for the 17th African Film Awards 2012 otherwise known as Afro Hollywood Awards at a special ceremony held in Akure, Ondo State, Nigeria on Wednesday 10 October. This has now qualified her, along with other winners, to attend the 17th African Film Awards 2012 ceremony holding on Saturday, November 3, 2012 at the historic Stratford Town Hall, 29 Broadway, Stratford, London, UK.

Also announced winners at the announcement ceremony held in Akure were Tonto Dikeh who defeated Chika Ike and Omoni Oboli to win as the best actress (English movie), Femi Adebayo, Hafiz Oyetoro, Helen Paul, Andy Best and others.

The Action Congress of Nigeria (ACN) Governorship candidate in Ondo State, Mr. Rotimi Akeredolu (SAN), who attended the event said "I'm happy Governor Rauf Aregbesola supports you and I want to assure you that if we are voted into power in Ondo, he will not saddle it alone, we shall support.

"To our artistes here tonight, your endorsement mean a lot to us. Your presence at our campaigns mean a lot to us. A lot of people come to our campaigns because they want to see you, listen to you."

The publisher of African Voice Newspaper UK, which organised the awards, Prince Mike Abiola, said, "I am pleased with the result of the strenuous work of the distinguished and independent panel of film critics who endeavored to see many Nollywood films to arrive at the winners.

"Congratulations to all the winners and nominees. The decision to host the ceremony in Ondo State was made as part of the need for changes to how African leaders support entertainment and tourism."

The winner of the African Actor of the Year will be announced in London at the glamorous ceremony. Joseph Benjamin of Nigeria (Tango With Me), Van Vicker of Ghana and South Africa?s Jafta Mamabolo (Otelo Burning) are contesting for the award's category.?

 

Kiki Omeili

The full winners' list are;

Best Actress (English language film)
Tonto Dike

Best Actress (Supporting Role in an English language film)
Kiki Omeili

Best Actress (Yoruba language film)
Ayo Adesanya

Best Actress (Supporting Role in a Yoruba language film)
Toyin Aimaku

Best Actor (Yoruba language film)
Adefemi Salami

Best Actor (Supporting Role in a Yoruba language film)
Muka Ray

Best Actor (Hausa language film)
Aminu Sherif Momoh

Best Actress (Hausa language film)
Mayam Booth

Veteran Actor
Tafa Oloyede

Veteran Actress
Abeni Balogun

Best Director (English film)
Mahmud Ali Balogun

Best Director (Yoruba film)
Yemi Amodu

Best Marketer (Yoruba film)
Biodun Ibitola (Remdel Ultimal)

Best Marketer (English film)
Andy Best

Best Male Comedy Talent
Hafiz Oyetoro (Saka)

Best Female Comedy Talent
Helen Paul (Tatafo)

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