Ebbe Bassey

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Ebbe Bassey
Born
New York
Occupation Actress
Years active1997 to present
SpouseMark 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).

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Career

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]

Filmography

Personal life

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

  1. 1 2 Sam-Duru, Prisca (May 25, 2012). "Women need spiritual core to be empowered – Ebbe Bassey". Vanguard. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ Michael, Abimboye (May 31, 2013). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  4. ↑ Izuzu (May 24, 2016). "Governor Ayade launches Callywood, appoints filmmaker to run it". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  5. ↑ "Movie Review: Tomorrow Ever After". theyoungfolks.com. May 26, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  6. ↑ Linden, Sheri. "Tomorrow Ever After': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  7. ↑ Izuzu (August 6, 2016). "Joseph Benjamin, Faithia Balogun, Sambasa Nzeribe among winners". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  8. ↑ Abimboye, Micheal (2013-05-31). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-07-22.
  9. ↑ "American Actress Ebbe Bassey Making A Comeback On African Screens". Modern Ghana. June 15, 2012. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
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