Ebbe Bassey

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Ebbe Bassey
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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]

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]

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