Franca Brown
Franca Brown | |
|---|---|
| Born | Franca Obianuju Brown 17 May 1967 Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Ahmadu Bello University and University of Jos |
| Occupation(s) | Actress and film producer |
| Awards | City People Special Recognition Award |
Franca Obianuju Brown (born 17 May 1967) is a Nigerian actress and film producer who in 2016 was a recipient of the City People Movie Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.[1][2]
Early life and education
[edit]Brown began her primary school education in St. Mary’s Primary School in Onitsha, Anambra State but migrated to Abia State where she completed her primary school education in St. Maria’s Primary School located in Aba, and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. Brown for her secondary school education moved to Niger State located in the Northern geographical area of Nigeria to Federal Government Girls College in New Bussa, Niger State where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate. Brown in bid to obtain a B.Sc. degree applied to Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State and was accepted and eventually graduated with a bachelor's degree in law. Brown pursued a second degree and applied to the University of Jos in Plateau State where she was accepted and eventually graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a master's degree in law.[2][3]
Career
[edit]Brown's acting career received recognition from her role in the TV series titled “Behind The Clouds”[3] Although Brown had made two cameo appearances before her feature on the “Behind The Clouds” TV soap opera series she had failed to establish herself in the Nigerian movie industry and took acting roles mainly on short stage plays. On one of such stage plays titled “Swam Karagbe” which was written by Dr. Iyorchia, three Nigerian talent scouts namely Matt Dadzie, Peter Igho & Ene Oloja were amongst the audience searching for new talents to feature in a TV movie series and after the stage play had been concluded Brown discussed in an interview[2] that she was approached by the three talent scouts and was asked to come for an audition, of which she eventually did and was given the role of Mama Nosa[4] in the TV soap opera series titled “Behind The Clouds”.
Brown is also a movie producer and movie director and has produced & directed a movie titled “Women At Large” of which she was also featured in.
Award
[edit]Brown, in 2016, was awarded with the MovieCity People Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.[5][1][6]
Personal life
[edit]Brown was a victim of an arson attack perpetuated by her female domestic staff on her property.[7][8][9]
Selected filmography
[edit]- The Trade (2023) as Victim's Wife
- Double Dekoi (2023) as Dorothy
- Half Brothers(2023)
- Small World(2023)
- The First Son(2023)
- One Too Many Heart Breaks(2023)
- Hunter's Son (2022) as Mama Ebube
- April(2022)
- Chemistry(2022)
- Uncrushable(2022)
- Love in a Valley(2022)
- Complicated Love(2022)
- Dream Man (2022) a Mama Nneoma
- Ogadi (2021) as Mama Emeka
- Cheta(2021)
- All Out Of love(2021)
- My Version Of Tradition(2021)
- Bad Wife Material (2021) as Ugbala
- Akachi (2020) as Inspector Dora
- Plight(2020)
- Never Saw it Coming (2019) as Ndum
- 93 Days (2016) as Ada's Mom
- Plane Crash (2008) as Dorathy
- Women At Large (2007) as Susan
- Cross Of Agony (2006)
- Deep Bondage (2006)
- Desperate Women (2006) as Joy
- Leap Of Faith (2006)
- Serpent In Paradise (2006)
- Clash Of Destiny (2005)
- Endless Passion (2005) as Vivian
- My Sister’s Act (2005)
- Discord (2004)
- Mothers-In-Law (2004)
- Sunrise (2002)
- Tears & Sorrows (2002) as Mrs. Okoye
- Valentino (2002) as Mama T
- My Good Will (2001)
- The Price (1999) as Sister Rebecca
- Obstacles (1998)
- Nightmare (1997)
- Brotherhood of Darkness (1995) as Priestess
References
[edit]- ^ a b People, City (22 October 2019). "Gists From The 2019 City People Movie Awards – Read About The Movie Stars That Rocked". City People Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b c Magazine, Yes International! (22 March 2017). "WHY I'M STILL SINGLE – Veteran Actress, Franca Brown". Yes International! Magazine. Archived from the original on 12 December 2019. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ a b Alao, Biodun (12 February 2019). "How I Have Maintained My Sexy Shape At Over 50 - Actress Franca Brown". City People Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Why I have not married — Franca Brown". Vanguard News. 5 June 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ People, City (22 October 2019). "Gists From The 2019 City People Movie Awards – Read About The Movie Stars That Rocked". City People Magazine. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Ogunseye, Zainab (27 July 2016). "Nigerian, Ghanaian celebrities storm awards event in eye popping dresses (photos)". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Haliwud (10 February 2016). "Possessed Housemaid Burns Down The Home Of Nollywood Actress, Franca Brown". Information Nigeria. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Franca Brown House-help burns down actress' house". www.pulse.ng. 8 February 2016. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Odunayo, Adams (8 February 2016). "So sad! Maid sets veteran Nollywood actress' house on fire". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
External links
[edit]- Franca Brown at IMDb