Doris Simeon (born 22 July 1979) is a Nigerian actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She has starred in Yoruba and English language roles. She is also the CEO of Davris Beauty Centre, located in
Ifako,
Lagos
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.
Acting career
Simeon initially aspired to be a newscaster, but a friend told her about an audition for a cameo role in ''
Papa Ajasco
''Papa Ajasco and Company'' (formerly ''The Ajasco Family'') is a Nigerian family television sitcom created by Wale Adenuga in 1996. The show is a Spin-off (media), spin-off of a feature film of the same title produced by Wale Adenuga in 1984, w ...
'', a situational comedy by
Wale Adenuga Production
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F ...
(WAP). She went for the audition and secured the role.
Simeon started her acting career with a part in three episodes of the ''Papa Ajasco'' comedy series.
She then had roles in
Nollywood
Nollywood, a portmanteau of Nigeria and Hollywood, is a sobriquet that originally referred to the Nigerian film industry. The origin of the term goes back to the early 2000s, traced to an article in ''The New York Times''. Due to the history ...
films ''Oloju Ede'', ''Alakada'', ''Ten Million Naira'' and ''Modupe Temi''. She also appeared in ''Eti Keta.''
In 2010, she starred as
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin (25 October 1984 – 22 April 2010), was a Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled ''Ghetto Dreamz'' was produced in April 2011. He is recognized for paving the way for i ...
's girlfriend in ''Ghetto Dreamz'' and co-produced ''Omo Iya kan''. Given her first role by actor and director Yomi Ogunmola, she rose to the top, starring in over 100 films.
Simeon is a versatile actress who performs in Yoruba and English. She is also a master of ceremonies and TV show host.
Endorsement
In July 2015, Simeon renewed her contract with
GlaxoSmithKline
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to be the face of
Ribena
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, a popular children's fruit drink.
Personal life
Simeon was married to producer and director
Daniel Ademinokan
Daniel Ademinokan is a Nigerian-born film and TV director, screenwriter, and film producer. He has worked as a screenwriter and in postproduction in Nollywood since the late 1990s but he rose to prominence in 2010 as director of the feature film ...
, whom she met on set.
They have a son, David, but separated in 2010.
Filmography
* ''Ebi Keta''
* ''Perosoko'' (2003) as Rose
* ''Ago kan oru'' (2003) as Sade
* ''Ten Million Naira''
* ''Alakada''
* ''Asiri''
* ''Omo Pupa'' (2008)
* ''Modupe Temi''
(2008) as Omolara
* ''Arewa ejo'' (2009)
* ''Iseju Marun''
* ''Omo Iya Kan'' (2009) as Oluwaseyi
* ''Ghetto Dreams''
* ''Gucci Girls'' (2012) as Tunmininu
* ''
Mama Insurance'' (2012)
* ''Silence'' (2016)
* ''Owo Ago'' (2017) as Bukola's Friend
* ''Hannatu'' (2018)
* ''True Betrayal'' (2019) as Lade
* ''Dear Husband'' (2019) as Funmilola
* ''ILU America'' (2019) as Stacy
* ''Abosede'' (2022) as Flaky
Awards
*2008
AMAA Awards Best Indigenous Actress ''Onitemi''.
*2010
Zafaa Awards Best Actress Indigenous ''Asiri''
* 2015
All Youths Tush Awards AYTA Role Model (Movie) Awards
References
External links
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*https://www.codedjam.com/2014/02/doris-simeon-spotted-on-sets-of-lincoln.html
*http://naijagists.com/doris-simeon-paid-n2million-for-new-movie-role-nigerian-actress-on-movie-set-in-south-africa/
*https://codedwapng.com/2016/07/doris-simeon-shares-new-stunning-photos-as-she-adds-a-new-year/
*http://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2014/02/28/doris-simeon-bags-international-role/0
*https://web.archive.org/web/20140303082744/http://www.punchng.com/entertainment/saturday-beats/doris-simeons-son-is-not-a-kid-actor-manager/
*https://movies.codedwap.com/download/doris-simeon-biography-and-net-worth/LS05NUFlblh1ODU0WQ
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Living people
Actresses from Lagos
Yoruba actresses
21st-century Nigerian actresses
Nigerian film actresses
Nigerian television actresses
Actresses in Yoruba cinema
1977 births
Nigerian chief executives
Nigerian women in business
Nigerian film producers
Nigerian women film producers