Rukky Sanda

Last updated

Rukky Sanda
Born
Rukayat Akinsanya

(1984-08-23) 23 August 1984 (age 38)
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater Lagos State University
OccupationActress
Years active2004- till present
Notable work Gold Diggin
Rukky Sanda in" What's Within" Rukky Sanda in film 01.png
Rukky Sanda in" What's Within"

Rukky Sanda Loudspeaker.svg Listen (born 23 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and director. [1] [2] [3]

Contents

Early life and career

She was born Rukayat Akinsanya, 23 August 1984 [4] in Lagos State. She began her acting career in 2004 while still a student at Lagos State University and continued after graduation in 2007 [5]

Personal life

Sanda is the cousin of Nigerian actor and film producer Bolanle Ninalowo. [6]

Selected filmography

See also

Related Research Articles

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Tonto Dikeh</span> Nigerian actress

Tonto Charity Dikeh is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter, and humanitarian. On 27 August 2000, Tonto Dikeh set up her foundation, the Tonto Dikeh Foundation.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Mercy Johnson</span> Nigerian actress (born 1984)

Mercy Johnson Okojie is a Nigerian actress, film director and film producer She went to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State. Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in the movie titled The Maid and subsequently acted in other movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America,and War in the Palace.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Joseph Benjamin (actor)</span> Nigerian actor

Joseph Benjaminlisten is a Nigerian actor, model, singer, Voice-over Artist and television presenter mainly known for co-hosting MTN's Project Fame, a talent reality show, and starring in the movies Tango With Me, Mr. and Mrs., and Murder at Prime Suites. He won the African Actor of the Year award at the 2012 African Film Awards. For his role in Married but Living Single, he won the best lead actor at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Beverly Naya</span> British-born Nigerian actress (born 1989)

Beverly Naya is a British-born Nigerian actress. Beverly won Most Promising Talent at the 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards. She also won the award for Fast Rising Actress at the 2011 City People Entertainment Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Belinda Effah</span> Nigerian actress and presenter (born 1989)

Grace-Charis Bassey Effah is a Nigerian actress and presenter. She has won six awards throughout her career, including the Most Promising Act of the Year award at the 9th Africa Movie Academy Awards. She changed her name after an encounter with God to Grace-Charis Bassey.

Lilian Esoro is a Nigerian actress, socialite, media personality, and businesswoman. Lilian Esoro was nominated for best actress in a comedy at 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Osas Ighodaro</span> Nigerian actress

Osas Ighodaro is a Nigerian American actress, producer, host and humanitarian. She won the Miss Black USA Pageant in 2010, and founded the Joyful Joy Foundation, an initiative that raises funds to fight malaria. She co-hosted the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, and played Adanna (Danni) on the soap opera Tinsel. Moreover, she won Best TV Actress of the Year at the 2014 ELOY Awards. Osas emerged as the highest-grossing Nollywood actress of 2018, and was awarded Best Actress in a Drama at the 2022 AMVCA for her role in Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story.

<i>Holding Hope</i> 2010 film by Desmond Elliot

Holding Hope is a 2010 Nigerian drama film written by Uduak Isong Oguamanam, produced by Emem Isong and Uche Jombo, and directed by Desmond Elliot. It stars Desmond Elliot, Uche Jombo and Nadia Buari, introducing Abiola Segun Williams. It was premiered in Lagos on 8 August 2010, along with Bursting Out and was met with mixed to positive critical reviews. Nadia Buari and Moyo Lawal were nominated for "Best actress in a supporting role in an English film" and "Most Promising Act (female)" respectively at the 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards for their roles in the film.

<i>Gold Diggin</i> 2014 Nigerian romantic drama

Gold Diggin is a 2014 Nigerian romantic drama film written, produced and directed by Rukky Sanda. It stars Yvonne Nelson, Rukky Sanda, Alex Ekubo, Venita Akpofure and IK Ogbonna. The film was generally panned by critics for having no real purpose or direction; as of September 2014, it is the lowest rated film on Nollywood Reinvented.

Cossy Orjiakor is a Nigerian actress and singer. She came into the limelight after featuring in a music video by Obesere, and is controversially known for showing off her large bosoms at social events and in music videos. In 2015, she produced her first film, Power girls, under her production company Playgirl pictures.

Husbands of Lagos is a Nigerian television series produced by ROK Studios and directed by Kabat E. Egbon. The series, which debuted on December 1, 2015, tells the story of seven men living in Lagos and the women in their lives.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Adunni Ade</span> Nigerian actress and model

Adunni Ade(Listen) is an Nigerian actress and model. She was born on the 7th of June in Queens, New York to a German American mother and a Nigerian father from Lagos.

Biodun Stephen is a Nigerian film director, writer and producer, specializing in romantic drama and comedy films. She has been noted for getting inspiration for the title of her films, from the main character names as depicted in the film with Tiwa's Baggage, Ovy's Voice, Ehi's Bitters and Sobi's Mystic as notable examples.

<i>Picture Perfect</i> (2016 film) 2017 Nigerian Movie

Picture Perfect is a 2016 Nigerian romantic drama film directed by Tope Alake. It was produced by Biodun Stephen, and had Mary Njoku, Bisola Aiyeola, Bolanle Ninalowo in lead roles.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Omowumi Dada</span> Nigerian actress (born 1989)

Omowunmi Dada(Listen) is a Nigerian actress, best known for her role as Folake in the M-Net television series Jemeji. She was also cast in the 2017 Yoruba language film Somewhere in the Dark, which won the award for Best Indigenous Film at the 2017 AMVCA Awards, and for which she received a nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Yoruba) at the Best of Nollywood Awards in 2017. In 2018, Dada played the voice of the titular character in Nigeria's first animation full-length feature film, Sade.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Bolanle Ninalowo</span> Nigerian actor (born 1980)

Bolanle NinalowoListen, also known as Nino, is a Nigerian actor and film producer.

Jennifer Eliogu is a Nigerian actress and singer mainly notable for being an actress. In 2016, Eliogu received the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards for her contributions to the Nigerian movie industry. Eliogu, In 2014 for her role in empowering women, was presented the Award For Excellence at the African Women Leadership Conference which took place in the United States of America.

<i>Coming from Insanity</i> 2019 Nigerian crime drama film

Coming from Insanity is a 2019 Nigerian crime drama film directed and written by Akinyemi Sebastian Akinropo. It stars Gabriel Afolayan, Damilola Adegbite, Dakore Akande, Wale Ojo and Bolanle Ninalowo.

<i>Akpe: Return of the Beast</i> 2019 Nigerian action drama film

Akpe: Return of the Beast, is a 2019 Nigerian action drama film directed by Toka McBaror and produced by Justice Nuagbe. The film stars Jide Kosoko in the lead role whereas Juliet Ibrahim, Bolanle Ninalowo, Daniel Lloyd and Eniola Badmus made supportive roles. The film rotates around Akpe, a self-proclaimed king of the Zanga where his closest friend organizes a group of boys to conquer the street.

Temidayo Enitan Adeyehun, also known as Starboy Temidayo, is a Nigerian actor, movie producer and accountant.

References

  1. "I'm no longer bothered by criticism – Rukky Sanda". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  2. "Rukky Sanda's love for tattoos". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  3. "Rukky Sanda shows off in Range Rover Evoque". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 23 August 2014. Retrieved 21 August 2014.
  4. 1 2 3 Rukky Sanda, NAIJ, Retrieved 22 September 2016
  5. "Saturday Celebrity Interview: She's not a Rookie! Nollywood Actress Rukky Sanda is Breaking New Grounds & Stepping on to Greater Heights". Bella Naija. Retrieved 22 November 2014.
  6. Gists, Naija (6 December 2017). "Bolanle Ninalowo: My Cousin, Rukky Sanda Gave Me My First Movie Role After My Record Label Failed". NaijaGists.com - Nigerian Nollywood Entertainment News & Motivation Blog Business Ideas, Natural Health & Relationship Tips. Retrieved 16 April 2020.