Doris Simeon
Doris Simeon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Doris Simeon 22 July 1979 Lagos |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | David Ademinokan |
Doris Simeon (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian Yoruba and English actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Davris Beauty centre situated at Ifako Lagos.[2]
Acting career
[edit]Doris first love was to be a newscaster, but when a friend told her about an audition for a cameo role in a situational comedy sitcom by Wale Adenuga Production (WAP) called "Papa Ajasco" she went for the audition and she was given the role.[3] A Yoruba and English actress, Simeon started with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[4] She then had parts in Nollywood films Oloju Ede, Alakada, Ten Million Naira and Modupe Temi. She has also appeared in Eti Keta[5]
In 2010, she starred as Da Grin's girlfriend in Ghetto Dreamz.[6] and co-produced with Omo Iya kan.[7]
Given her first role by late movie director cum actor Yomi Ogunmola, Simeon rose to the top starring in over 100 films including;
- Eti Keta
- Perosoko (2003) as Rose
- Ago kan oru (2003) as Sade
- Ten Million Naira
- Alakada
- Asiri
- Omo Pupa (2008)
- Modupe Temi[8] (2008) as Omolara
- Arewa ejo (2009)
- Iseju Marun
- Omo Iya Kan (2009) as Oluwaseyi
- Ghetto Dreams
- Gucci Girls (2012) as Tunmininu
- Silence (2016)
- Owo Ago (2017) as Bukola's Friend
- Hannatu (2018)
- True Betrayal (2019) as Lade
- Dear Husband (2019) as Funmilola
- ILU America (2019) as Stacy
- Abosede (2022) as Flaky
A born actress with ability to double as master of ceremony and TV show host, Doris began her career with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[3]
Endorsement
In July 2015, Doris renewed her contract with GlaxoSmithKline to be the face of Ribena, a popular children fruit drink.[9]
Awards
[edit]- 2008 AMAA awards Best Indigenous Actress Onitemi.[10]
- 2010 Zafaa Award Best Actress Indigenous Asiri[11][12]
- 2015 All Youths Tush Awards AYTA Role Model (Movie) Award[13]
References
[edit]- ^ "Doris Simeon Looking Fabulous at 40 - NollyWood Insider". 23 July 2019.
- ^ "Doris Simeon floats beauty parlor". Vanguard News. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b "Rise and rise of screen diva, Doris Simeon". The Guardian. Nigeria. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
- ^ a b Adeola Balogun (9 August 2008). "I regret dating Yomi Ogunmola". The Punch. Archived from the original on 17 September 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ Jayne Usen (29 January 2011). "Kate Henshaw, the 'Third Party' and I". next. Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "Doris Simeon to Star in Ghetto Dreamz". allafrica.com. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "My Experience As Dagrin's Girlfriend - Doris Simon". allafrica.com. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "Doris Simeon Biography | Profile | Fabwoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content for the Nigerian Woman. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Doris Simeon renews contract with Glaxosmith". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
- ^ a b "My wife is sexy says Ademinokan". Vanguard. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "Zafaa Award Winners 2010". African film and Television arts. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "Nadia Buari, Majid Michel & Co Nominated For African Films Festival And Academy Awards 2010". Ghanaweb. 25 September 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ "Seyi Law, Doris Simeon, Jaywon & More Grace TUSH Awards 2015". SecureNigeria365. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
- ^ Aramide Pius. "Why my life is scandal free - Doris Simeon". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
- ^ ""My Ex-Wife Was Sleeping Around With Different Men" – Daniel Ademinokan Bombs Doris Simeon". Pulse NG. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
External links
[edit]- Doris Simeon at IMDb
- https://www.codedjam.com/2014/02/doris-simeon-spotted-on-sets-of-lincoln.html[permanent dead link]
- http://naijagists.com/doris-simeon-paid-n2million-for-new-movie-role-nigerian-actress-on-movie-set-in-south-africa/
- https://codedwapng.com/2016/07/doris-simeon-shares-new-stunning-photos-as-she-adds-a-new-year/ Archived 19 January 2022 at the Wayback Machine
- http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/02/28/doris-simeon-bags-international-role/0
- https://web.archive.org/web/20140303082744/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/doris-simeons-son-is-not-a-kid-actor-manager/
- https://movies.codedwap.com/download/doris-simeon-biography-and-net-worth/LS05NUFlblh1ODU0WQ Archived 12 November 2020 at the Wayback Machine