Shawn Faqua
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Shawn Faqua | |
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Education | electrical engineering,University of Port-harcourt |
| Alma mater | University of Port-harcourt |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, model, presenter |
| Known for | His role of Vincent in Lagos Cougars. |
| Notable work | Lagos Cougars |
Shawn Faqua (/ˈfækwə/ FAK-wə; born 6 June)[year needed] is a Nigerian actor,[1][2] model and presenter with multiple award nominations.[3] He is best known for playing the role of Vincent in Lagos Cougars, as Rambo in Dare Olaitan's Ojukokoro and Chuks in Emem Isong's Code of Silence. His performance in Lagos Cougars earned him four award nominations across Africa including Best Young/Promising Actor at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[4] Faqua has appeared in African Magic movie's Out of the ghetto (2015), After the proposal (2015), Oasis (TV series), Red Card (2015), The Twin sword (2014), A Love like Ours (2011), Four Crooks and a Rookie (2011), Ebony Life's A New You (2013)[5] and others.
Faqua is a method actor and is known to successfully take on several accents as required by character he portrays. In Charles Novia's, Put a ring on it,[6] Faqua plays the role of a single woman named Cleopatra and also doubles as the character Peter.[7] Besides screen acting, Faqua has performed in several stage plays. He modeled for Lagos Business School, Guaranty Trust Bank, First City Monument Bank, fashion shows and many other organisations.[8][unreliable source?] In addition to his acting work, he recorded a song for the short film, 'The good Life', performing the original sound track of the song 'I wan blow'.
Career
[edit]Faqua studied at the University of Port-harcourt[9] where he obtained a degree in electrical engineering.[10] He began modeling for billboards and also several anchored shows along with stage acting, directing, modeling,[11] choreography and singing.[12]
In 2012, Faqua obtained a Certificate in Acting from the Nollywood Upgrade Training in affiliation with the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston University. In 2014, he transitioned from his Engineering career to a full-time acting career.[13][14]
Personal life
[edit]Faqua takes on roles that are dramatic, challenging, cheesy, intense and comical.[6][15] Many of the productions he has been featured in address salient issues that border on love, politics, culture, human[16] rights,[17] conflict, rape,[18] betrayal, selfless service and sacrifice. He has been known to repeatedly research each character he takes on and pays attention to details (language, pronunciation, style and other nuances associated with the character he's portraying), as he always wants to tell a compelling and believable story. Shawn enjoys reading, dancing, playing tennis, traveling and watching movies. He currently resides in the city of Lagos, Nigeria.
Charity
[edit]Faqua has been a celebrity supporter of the Nigeria Red Cross. He had become involved with charity in 2004 and was part of the Excos of the Youth Against HIV and Aids in collaboration with the then First Lady of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Stella Obasanjo[19] and the NUGA games whose primary focus was to enlighten the youths on voluntary counselling Testing (VCT) for HIV aids. Shawn was also the president of the Youth Against Drug Abuse and Child Trafficking (YAWAT) in Abuja, Nigeria. In 2016, he partnered with the Nigerian Army for the Fallen heroes' projects as he played lead in the short film 'Separated' in support of all fallen heroes and their loved ones. Since then, Faqua has made several appearances showing support for charities and disaster relief.[20]
Other works
[edit]Shawn has been featured on talk shows such as Heart of the matter where he speaks on 'Real Fatherhood and Manhood',[21] Twitchat with Blecyn[22] and Tribe stories among others. He has anchored shows like Urban Royale's Magazine Launch and Retro 52 an Independence Event where he was a Co-host and Presenter. He is passionate about engaging the youths, assisting the children on the streets with no positive role model in their life influencing by systematic penetration through entertainment.
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Last Ritual | ||
| 2011 | A love like ours | ||
| Four crooks and a Rookie | Lune | ||
| 2012 | Lagos cougars | Vincent | |
| Gidi up | Series | ||
| 2013 | After the proposal | ||
| A New You | Wale | ||
| Render to Caesar | |||
| 2014 | Acquired taste | Short film | |
| Oasis | KK | Series | |
| 2015 | Red Card | ||
| Out of the Ghetto | |||
| 2016 | Head over Heels | Series | |
| Ojukokoro | Rambo | ||
| Zahra | Jacob | ||
| Esohe | Prince | ||
| 2017 | In Line | Steve | |
| The Door | |||
| Sugar Boy | |||
| August visitor | |||
| Mascara | Series | ||
| 3some | Williams | ||
| No way out | Bovi | ||
| 2018 | King of Boys | Alaaru | |
| 2019 | Three Thieves | Oreva | |
| Living in bondage: Breaking Free | Tobie Nworie | ||
| 2020 | Witches | Leke | |
| 2021 | Soole | Driver | |
| 2022 | The Blood Covenant | Osiano | |
| 2023 | Osato | Jungle | |
| 2024 | Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti | Bekolari Ransome-Kuti |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Young Actor | Lagos Cougar | Nominated | [23] |
| Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Rising Star | Nominated | [24] | ||
| Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actor | Nominated | [25] | ||
| Golden Icons Academy Movie Award | Most Promising Actor | — | Nominated | ||
| 2015 | Golden Movie Awards | Golden Supporting Actor (Drama) | Nominated | ||
| 2017 | World Music & Independent Film Festival | Best Supporting Actor | 3 some | Nominated | [3] |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role – Yoruba | Personal Assistant | Won | [26] |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actor in A Comedy | Soole | Pending | [27] |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ Odumade, Omotolani. "Celebrity Birthdays: Adunni Ade, Yomi Fash Lanso, Shawn Faqua, Juliana Olayode are a year older today". Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Entertainers shouldn't depend on awards for validation — Shawn Faqua". Punch Newspapers. 12 June 2022. Retrieved 5 August 2022.
- ^ a b "World Music & Independent Film Festival". World Music & Independent Film Festival. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ Orenuga, Adenike A. (26 May 2014). "AMAA 2014: Clarion Chukwurah, Patience Ozokwor win big – See full list of winners". Daily Post. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ KC Ejelonu (20 December 2014), A New You – Starring Kc Ejelonu, Shawn Faqua, Diana Yekini and Deyemi Okanlawon, retrieved 10 September 2017
- ^ a b Put a Ring on It (2016), retrieved 10 September 2017
- ^ Put a Ring on It (2016), retrieved 10 September 2017
- ^ "Meet Shawn Faqua the Handsome Actor loaded with talent..." judithaudu.blogspot.co.uk (Blog). Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ Odumade, Omotolani. "#ManCrushMonday: Shawn Faqua has too much sauce". Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Birthday Shout! Celebrating Nollywood's Shawn Faqua – Online Entertainment and Lifestyle Magazine in Nigeria". happenings.com.ng. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Linda Ejofor, Kiki Omeili, Belinda Ettah, Shawn Faqua & Others Cover 'La Mode Magazine' - OnoBello.com". onobello.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Biography/Profile/History Of Nollywood Actor Shawn Faqua – Daily Media Nigeria". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Shawn Faqua Archives – The Nation Nigeria". The Nation Nigeria. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Adesua Etomi, Chris Attoh, Tina Mba, Shawn Faqua to satr in movie, "In Line," set to hit cinemas". Glam Africa. 26 July 2017. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "5 Hot Actors to Look Out For in 2014". www.nollywoodaccess.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "politics".
- ^ "Film: Zahra – Rise Up". www.riseuptogether.org. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Patience Ozokwor, Segun Arinze, Shawn Faqua & More star in Nollywood Drama "Zahra" | Watch the Trailer – BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ Olajire, Ademola (4 August 2004). "Nigeria: Nuga Gets Presidential Backing". Vanguard (Lagos). Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ Shawn Faqua (8 August 2017), Separated – shortfilm, retrieved 10 September 2017 – via YouTube
- ^ HotM Channel (11 August 2017), On Becoming Men, retrieved 10 September 2017
- ^ "Actor Shawn Faqua Speaks On "Partners Living Together Before Marriage"..." 14 July 2017. Retrieved 10 September 2017 – via Medium.
- ^ "African Movie Academy Awards winners". www.screenafrica.com. Retrieved 10 September 2017.
- ^ "Nollywood Movies Awards". www.nollywoodmoviesawards.tv. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "Full Nominees List Of Nigeria Entertainment Awards [Nea Awards] 2014". Wadupnaija. 29 May 2014. Retrieved 11 September 2017.
- ^ "BON Awards 2018: Mercy Aigbe, Tana Adelana shine at 10th edition". Pulse Nigeria. 9 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2019.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.