Yvonne Nelson

Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer and entrepreneur.Yvonne Nelson facts
BuzzGhana, Retrieved 22 September 2016 She has starred in several movies, including '' House of Gold'' (2013), ''Any Other Monday'', ''In April'', and ''Swings''.

Early life

Yvonne Nelson was born in Accra, Ghana. She is of Fante and Ga descent. She started her education at St. Martin De Porres School in Accra and later went to Aggrey Memorial Senior High School. She had her tertiary education at Zenith University College and Central University, where she did a degree course in human resource management. She graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy in 2020.

Career

Nelson, a former Miss Ghana contestant, accidentally began her career when she went to her favorite place to watch an audition and the producer asked if she would like to perform. He later acquired her number after she rejected the offer. Sheand featured in her first movie scene with big-screen roles in Princess Tyra in 2007 and Playboy in 2008. She delved into movie production in 2011. Her first production was the movie ''The Price'', which was released that same year. She also produced ''Single and Married'' in 2012 and ''House of Gold'' in 2013. The latter won Best Picture at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Ghanaian Movie at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards.

Personal life

On October 29, 2017, Nelson gave birth to a daughter with her ex-boyfriend, Jamie Roberts. The actress remained silent about rumors of her pregnancy until she announced the birth of her daughter through a WOW Magazine Cover.

Philanthropy

Nelson founded the Yvonne Nelson Glaucoma Foundation in 2010 to help create awareness about the disease. With support from other Ghanaian celebrities, she recorded an all-star charity single and shot a video to help educate people. She also shot a video to help educate people about glaucoma. As a result of her philanthropic activities particularly in glaucoma, she was honored by ''GoWoman Magazine'' and Printex for her foundation and film career.

Campaign

On May 17, 2015, Nelson took it upon herself, together with other celebrities, to add more voices to the masses in protests against the energy crisis in her country. She led a peaceful vigil called ''DumsorMustStop'' on May 16, 2015. The hashtag #dumsormuststop is currently used on social media to amplify the concerns of Ghanaians with regards to the energy crisis. Yvonne, known to be very vocal lately about political issues in the country lamented the lack of development in Ghana since the country attained her independence in 1957. She told the BBC in an interview that she may consider running for political office in the future. Actress Yvonne Nelson tweeted that she is looking forward to the day Ghanaians would refuse to vote in presidential elections to send a message to politicians.

Recognition

Yvonne Nelson was awarded a special award at the "MTN Heroes of Change" in recognition of her charity work in fighting glaucoma.

Filmography

Nelson has featured in over 100 movies, including:

* ''4Play Reloaded''
* ''Any Other Monday''
* ''The Black Taliban''
* ''Blood is Thick''
* ''Classic Love''
* ''Crime Suspect''
* ''Crime to Christ''
* ''Deadly Passion''
* ''Deadly Plot''
* ''Desperate to Live''
* ''Diary of a Player''
* ''Doctor May''
* ''Fantasia''
* ''Festival of Love''
* ''Folly''
* ''Forbidden Fruit''
* ''The Game''
* ''Girls Connection''
* ''Gold Diggin''
* ''Golden Adventure''
* ''Heart of Men''
* '' House of Gold'' (2013)
* ''If Tomorrow Never Comes''
* ''In April''
* ''Keep My Love''
* ''Local Sense''
* ''Losing You''
* ''Love and Crises''
* ''Love War''
* ''Material Girl''
* ''The Mistresses''
* ''My Cash Adventure''
* ''My Loving Heart''
* ''Obsession''
* '' One Night In Vegas''
* ''Passion of the Soul''
* ''Plan B''
* ''The Playboy''
* ''Pool Party''
* ''The Price''
* '' The Prince's Bride''
* ''Princess Tyra''
* ''The Queen's Pride''
* ''The Return of Beyonce''
* ''Refugees''
* ''Save The Last Kiss''
* ''Save My Love''
* ''Single and Married'' (2012)
* ''Single, Married and Complicated''
* ''Strength of a Man''
* ''Swings''
* ''Tears of Womanhood''
* ''Threesome''
* ''To Love and Cherish''
* ''Trapped in the Game''
* ''Who Am I''
* ''Yvonne's Tears''
* ''Sin City''
* '' Fix Us''

Awards and nominations

References

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1985 births
Living people
Ghanaian film actresses
Ghanaian film producers
Ghanaian women film producers
Fante people
People from Accra
Central University (Ghana) alumni