Nadia Buari

Nadia Buari (born November 21, 1982)[1] is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009.

Early life

Buari was born in Sekondi-Takoradi, Ghana, to a Lebanese father and a Ghanaian mother. She attended Mfantsiman Girls' Secondary School[2] and then studied performing arts at the University of Ghana, graduating with a BFA degree.[3][4] Throughout her time at the University of Ghana, she was actively involved in drama and dance clubs.[5]

Career

Buari premiered on Ghanaian national television with the TV series Games People Play in late 2005.[6] Her first major film was Mummy's Daughter, after which, she starred in Beyonce: The President's Daughter. Her role as "Beyonce" was her major breakthrough. Her movie career began with her playing a role in the TV series Games People Play in 2005, which she got nominated for best actress.[7] She has starred in more than 20 movies.[8] In 2013, she came out with her own movie called The Diary of Imogene Brown.[9]

Nollywood breakthrough and success

Buari moved from Ghanaian films to Nollywood films around the year 2008. Her breakthrough role in Nollywood was in the film Beyonce & Rihanna as Beyonce alongside Nollywood actress Omotola Jalade Ekeinde who played Rihanna. The film became very popular to both Ghanaian and Nigerian audience.[10] Her other notable Nollywood films include Rough Rider, Beauty and the Beast, Holding Hope and Single and Married.

She is also known for co-starring in films with Nollywood actor Jim Iyke, which has also received attention. Films include the Beyonce & Rihanna film series, Hot Romance and Behind a Smile.[11][12]

In 2013, she won the Pan African Actress award at the annual Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA Awards) in New York City.[13]

Other work

Buari became an ambassador at Tablet India Limited (TIL) in 2013.[14]

Personal life

In January 2014, she dated Nollywood actor Jim Iyke.[15] On 21 March 2014, Jim Iyke proposed to Buari.[16] She is a mother of twin girls but Jim Iyke is not the father.[17]

Recognitions

In 2014, Buari was awarded the Special Recognition Award at Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.[18]

Filmography
  • Beyoncé — The President Daughter (2006)
  • The Return of Beyoncé
  • Mummy’s Daughter
  • Darkness of Sorrow (2006)
  • Slave to Lust
  • In The Eyes of My Husband
  • American Boy
  • Wicked Intentions
  • Tomorrow Must Wait
  • Hidden Treasure
  • Beyonce & Rihanna
  • Beauty and the Beast (2008)
  • My Last Ambition
  • Love, Lies and Murder
  • Secret Lie
  • The Angle Against The Monster
  • Heartless
  • Last Hour Romance
  • Under My Pillow
  • Speechless
  • Desperate Bride
  • Innocent Sin
  • Guilty Threat
  • The Golden Lady
  • Satanic Kingdom
  • Rough Rider
  • Crazy Scandal
  • Unfaithful
  • The Monster In Me
  • Bad Egg
  • Garden of Eden
  • No More Love
  • My Dove
  • Agony of Christ (2009)
  • Heart of Men (2009)
  • Forbidden Fruit (2009)
  • Holding Hope (2010)
  • Chelsea (2010)
  • Checkmate (2010)
  • Single and Married (2012)
  • Heroes & Zeros (2012)
  • Game Plan (2015)
  • American Driver (2017)

References
  1. "Interview with Nadia Buari at NigeriaFilms.com". Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  2. "Photo: Nadia Buari At Mfantsiman Girls School (Then & Now)". Peacefmonline. 13 July 2012. Retrieved 23 June 2020.
  3. Efua, Adric (2018-05-17). "Full Nadia Buari profile". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2019-04-13.
  4. "Nadia Buari — Interview". Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  5. "Nadia Buari". Archived from the original on 5 June 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  6. "Ghanaian movie stars up for AMAA". Archived from the original on February 19, 2010. Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  7. "10 things you NEVER knew about Ghanaian actress, Nadia Buari on her birthday". naija.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  8. "List of Movies from Nadia Buari". Retrieved 2009-10-15.
  9. "Nadia Buari looking fab at her movie 'Diary of Imogen Brown' premiere". 31 December 2013. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  10. "Beyoncé is my name". Archived from the original on 22 February 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  11. "Behind a Smile". Youtube. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  12. "Jim Iyke And Nadia Buari In Hot Romance". Youtube. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  13. "Sarkodie, Nadia Buari, John Dumelo win at 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Awards". Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  14. "Tablet India Limited Unveils Nadia Buari As Brand Ambassador". omgghana.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
  15. Jim Iyke takes Nadia Buari on a trip to Europe to mark her birthday Archived 2014-02-21 at the Wayback Machine
  16. "Jim Iyke proposes to Nadia Buari with diamond ring; she says yes!". myjoyonline.com. Retrieved 3 April 2014.
  17. "Nadia Buari".
  18. "Winners: 2014". africanachieversawards.net. Archived from the original on 6 April 2015. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
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