Amanda Ebeye

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Amanda Mike-Ebeye
Amanda Ebeye in Indecent Lover on IrokoTV.png
Born (1986-04-30) 30 April 1986 (age 37)
Nationality Nigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationInternational Studies and Diplomacy ,Benson Idahosa University
Alma materBenson Idahosa University
Occupation(s)Actress, model
Years active2008–present
Known forHer roles in Clinic Matters
Notable workTales of Women
ChildrenSon

Amanda Mike-Ebeye (born 30 April 1986) is a Nigerian actress and a part-time model. She is known for her roles in Clinic Matters [1] and Super Story .

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Career

She made her film debut in Weeping Tiger (2008). [2]

In a 2013 interview documented by Information Nigeria, Ebeye revealed that as a professional actress, she can go unclad on set for $50 million. [3]

Personal life

Ebeye is from the Agbor tribe of Delta State. She is a graduate of International Studies and Diplomacy from Benson Idahosa University. [4] In 2016, she delivered a son in Canada. [5]

The Authority revealed that Ebeye disclosed in an Instagram post that initially she wasn't looking forward to the idea of having her own kids, but since she gave birth to her son she appreciates God for blessing her with him. [6] In 2016, Ebeye's mother remarried. [7] She is of the opinion that pastors should stop deceiving people. [8]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2011 NEA Awards Best Actress in a TV seriesNominated [17]
2015Classic Media Merit AwardMost Talented Actress of the yearWon [18]
Garden City Fashion AwardsBest ActressWon [19]
2016 ZAFAA Awards Best ActressNominated [20]
NAFCA Awards Best Lead ActressNominated [21]

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