Kate henshaw nuttall biography
Kate Henshaw
Nigerian actress (born )
Kate Henshaw | |
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Kate Henshaw at Pastor Lawrence Onochie 50th birthday celebration in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, | |
| Born | Kate Henshaw () 19 July (age&#;53) Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria |
| Education | University of Calabar, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Roderick James Nuttal (div. ) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Andre Blaze (cousin) |
Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July ),[1][2][3] is a veteran Nigerian actress. In , she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.[4][5]
Early life
Kate Henshaw was born on 9 July , in Cross River State, Nigeria, the oldest of four children. She attended St. Mary private school in Ajele, Lagos State for her primary education. Later, she was admitted to the Federal Government Girl College, Calabar for her secondary school education.[6] She spent one year at the University of Calabar studying remedial studies and then majored in Medical Microbiology[7] at the School of Medical Lab Science afterward, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital.[2] Before becoming an actress, Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in various commercials including a print and television advert for Shield deodorant.[8]
Career
In , Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was chosen for the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie.[2] Henshaw has starred in over 45 Nollywood movies.[9]
In , she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film Stronger than Pain.[5]
She was nominated for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the African Movie Academy Award in , for her performance in the movie "Roti".[10]
Politics
On 19 July , Henshaw officially unveiled her campaign website as she was aspiring to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.[11] Henshaw lost the primary election to Rt. Hon Essien Ayi but was appointed as Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December [12][13]
Endorsement
In , Henshaw was made the brand ambassador for a UK perfumes line, Blessing perfumes.[14] She is a brand ambassador for "Onga" seasoning produced by Promasidor Nigeria Limited.[15] In September , Henshaw along with Dan Foster was selected as a judge in the reality show Nigeria Got Talent.[16] In , Henshaw along with Banky W was made the brand ambassador for Samsung Mobile Division.[17] In January , Kate Henshaw was selected to be among the 50 judges that will take part in the CBS International Talent Show called The World's Best.[18] Henshaw was an ambassador for the giant telecommunication company Glo.[19]
Philanthropy
In , a Twitter user posted the picture of a two-year-old boy, Michael Alvez, who was born with an ulcerous growth in the face and tagged Henshaw who subsequently developed an interest in the case. She and several others contributed the sum of 8 million Naira for the boy for his treatment. However, the money was returned as per the family's request, who rejected all help.[20]
Personal life
Henshaw married British-born Roderick James Nuttal in , and they have a child together. Henshaw and Nuttal divorced in [21][22]
Honors
In , Henshaw was honored by the Nigerian federal government as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).[23]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Category | Film | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Stronger Than Pain | Winner | ||
| Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –English | The Women | Won | [24] | |
| African Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Roti | Nominee |
Filmography
References
- ^Ige, Victoria (6 July ). "Kate Henshaw is 40!". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 8 July Retrieved 22 August
- ^ abc"Profile of Henshaw-Nuttall at her Website". Archived from the original on 24 July Retrieved 8 October
- ^Live, PM News (28 December ). " A Dramatic Year For Nigerian Artistes". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January
- ^"AMAA List of Nominees and Winners". Retrieved 16 January [dead link&#;]
- ^ abOchuko, Rukevwe (17 March ). "Kate Henshaw Wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role at South Africa Rapid Lion Award". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 April
- ^Celebs, African (19 July ). "Nollywood Superstar Kate Henshaw is a year older today". Medium. Retrieved 6 April
- ^"Kate Henshaw @ Garlands for timeless diva". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 24 July Retrieved 18 March
- ^Kate Henshaw and Basorge Tariah in the Best Sitcom of the Year
- ^"Filmography at IMDB". Retrieved 8 October
- ^Abimbola, Oluwakemi (4 August ). "Full list: Kate Henshaw, Dakore Akande, others nominated for AMAA". The Punch. Retrieved 30 August
- ^"Kate Henshaw goes into politics". The Nation. 20 July Retrieved 9 April
- ^"Entertainers in politics". The Punch. 4 April Retrieved 9 April
- ^Unah, Emmanuel (18 December ). "Rough season for female political aspirants in C/River". Vanguard News. Retrieved 30 August
- ^Inyang, Ifreke (28 November ). "Kate Henshaw signs mega deal to become face of Blessing Perfumes". Daily Post. Retrieved 6 April
- ^"Onga revives consumers' taste with new campaign". Business Day. 3 September Retrieved 6 April
- ^Olufunmi, Dapo (13 September ). "Nigeria Got Talent picks Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster as judges". Daily Post. Retrieved 7 April
- ^Arogundade, Funsho (31 January ). "Kate Henshaw, Banky W unveiled as Samsung envoys". P.M. News. Retrieved 30 August
- ^Njoku, Chisom (26 January ). "Kate Henshaw Named As Judge For CBS International Talent Show". The Guardian. Retrieved 30 August
- ^"Kate Henshaw now Samsung ambassador". P.M. News. 26 January Retrieved 9 April
- ^"Kate Henshaw, friends return N8m raised for sick boy to donors". The Punch. 4 May Retrieved 10 February
- ^Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (10 December ). "Meet 10 Divorced Nigerian Celebrities Yet To Re-marry". P.M. News. Retrieved 9 April
- ^Abiola, Fasanmi (29 December ). "10 Nigerian celebrities who are single parents". The Nation. Retrieved 30 August
- ^"Interesting facts about Kate Henshaw wey turn 50". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 15 August
- ^"BON Awards Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November Retrieved 7 October
- ^"'Aremu the Principal': Watch Kate Henshaw, Queen Nwokoye, Oyetoro Hafiz in trailer for new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 20 May Retrieved 20 May
- ^"Chief Daddy | Netflix". . Retrieved 13 November
- ^"The Ghost and the House of Truth". THISDAYLIVE. 28 September Retrieved 13 November
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