Lisa Omorodion

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Lisa Omorodion
Born
London, England
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Lagos
Occupation(s)Actor, movie producer, entrepreneur

Lisa Omorodio professionally credited as Lisa Omorodion is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her lead role in the 2013 movie, First Cut, alongside Joseph Benjamin and Monalisa Chinda. [1] [2] She is also known for her plus-sized figure. [3]

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Early life and education

Omorodion was born on 27 April 1990, in London. [4] Her father, who is of Edo descent is an Engineer and the founder of Hensmor Oil and Gas [5] and her mother is a lawyer. She is the fifth of six children.

Omorodion attended Corona Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria. [5] While in Primary school, she joined the school's drama club, where her passion for the arts was ignited. Thereafter, she attended Command Secondary School for three years and then Atlantic Hall, Poka Epe Secondary School for her senior secondary school years where she was also a part of the drama club; she then attended the University of Lagos, where she obtained a Bachelor's degree in Economics. [4]

Career

Omorodion produced and starred in her debut feature film First Cut in 2013. [6] The film was noted for creating social awareness on sensitive issues such as rape and domestic violence. In the same year, she founded Platinum Studios, [4] a Nigerian Film Production company. Since then, she has produced and starred in other movies such as Schemers (2015), The Inn (2016) Karma is Bae (2017). She made her small screen acting debut in the Obi Emelonye directed series The Calabash in 2014. In 2015, she began starring as Folakemi in the critically acclaimed television series Skinny Girl in Transit produced by Ndani TV.

Personal life

Aside from film-making and acting, Omorodion serves as a director on the board of Hensmor Oil, an Oil and Gas firm founded by her father. [4]

Awards and recognition

In 2016, Omorodion received the award for Most Promising Actress of the Year by Nigeria Meritorious Award. [7] She also received the recognized as one of Nigeria's 25 under 25 Enterprising females by SME100 Africa in 2016. [4] In the same year, she was nominated for the Most Promising Actress of the Year by City People Awards. [8]

Filmography

Feature films

YearTitleRoleDirectorNotes
2013First CutKC MorganLisa OmorodionTheatrical released full feature film, produced by Platinum Studios
2014Calabash Obi Emelonye Premiered on Africa Magic
2014IkogosiEmiliaToka McberorPremiered on Africa Magic and irokotv
2014The Other Side of The Coin Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Premiered on ibakatv
2014TherapistLancelot ImasuenPremiered on Ibaka TV
2014Open MarriageBose Chico Ejiro Premiered on Africa Magic and irokotv
2014On a TripGrace Edwin OkonDrama
2014PeppersoupGrace Edwin OkonComedy / Drama
2015SchemersNaomiLisa OmorodionPremiered on Africa Magic and Iroko TV
2016WoEmanDamijo Efe YoungPremiered on Ibaka TV
2016Moth to a FlameRosalineOne SoulPremiered on irokotv
2016What a DayEmmanuel Eme
2016That Very WeekendEmmanuel EmePremiered on Ibaka TV
2016The InnJanet MoneyLisa OmorodionPremiered on ibakatv
2016Karma is BaeLisa OmorodionPremiered on Ibaka TV
2016The RelationshipAbike Rukky Sanda Premiered on Ibaka TV
2016 Whose Meal Ticket Lisa PhilipsGrace Edwin OkonTheatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV
2016 Excess Luggage GorgianaDamijo Efe YoungTheatrical Release
2016Jofran Okechukwu Oku Premiered on Africa Magic
2016The Personal Assistant Rukky Sanda Premiered on Iroko TV
2017 Little Drops of Happy TegaGrace Edwin OkonTheatrical Release
2017Your FadaYemisiSimon PeacemakerTheatrical Release and Premiered on Ibaka TV
2017Date NightSandra Mercy Aigbe Premiered on Iroko TV
2017Dark Past Chika Ike Premiered on Ibaka TV
2017Waiting to Exhale Sobe Charles Umeh and Simon PeacemakerPremiered on Conga TV
2017LeviEbere Okechukwu Oku Drama
2018Ghetto Bred Eniola Badmus Comedy
2018The SpellGrace Edwin OkonDrama / Fantasy
2018Night Bus to LagosChico EjiroDrama
2019Rising AboveJulietTope AlakeComedy / Drama
2020All ShadesJulianaTissy NnachiDrama
2021Customer CareEstherPaul FrankDrama
2023Alternate FeelingsOkey IfeanyiRomance

Television series

YearTitleDirectorNotes
2014 – Skinny Girl in Transit Produced by Ndani TV; featured in Seasons 1 and 2
2014About Tomorrow Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen Premiered on Iroko TV
2014Happy FamilyElvis Chuks

References

  1. ↑ "Who is Lisa Henry Omorodion". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  2. ↑ "Lisa Omorodion Cover Personality for La Mode Magazine March 2018 Issue Chic and Curvy 28th Edition". LaMode Magazine. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  3. ↑ "Lisa Omorodion I Love My Plus Size…I Embrace My Curves and Stay Healthy – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 30 July 2022.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 "7 things you should know about actress, producer". PulseNG. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  5. 1 2 "I am a Go-Getter – Lisa Omorodion". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  6. ↑ "The Enigmatic Nollywood diva Lisa Omorodion". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 5 April 2018.
  7. ↑ "Congrats to Lisa Omorodion as she wins the most Promising Actress award at the NIGMA AWARDS 2016". The Daily Times Newspaper. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
  8. ↑ "City People Entertainment Awards 2016 "Suru L'ere," "Tinsel," Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees". The PulseNG. Retrieved 6 April 2018.
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