Biography
Joke Silva () MFR is a Nigerian actress, director, and businesswoman.In 1998 she had a major role, starring opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadian film The Secret Laughter of Women. In 2006, she won "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in Women's Cot, and "Best Actress in a Supporting Role" at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008 for her performance as a grandmother in White Waters.
Silva is married to actor Olu Jacobs. The couple founded and operate the Lufodo Group, a media corporation that consists of film production, distribution assets, and the Lufodo Academy of Performing Arts where she serves as Director of Studies. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film Village, in association with Kwara State University.
On 29 September 2014, Silva received recognition as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, one of Nigeria's National Honours, at the International Conference Centre in Abuja.
Filmography
all 23
Movies 23
Producer 1
self 1
Funmilayo Ransome-Kuti (2024)
Over the Bridge (2023)
Elesin Oba: The King's Horseman (2022)
Chief Daddy 2: Going for Broke (2021)
Namaste Wahala (2020)
Citation (2020)
2 Weeks in Lagos (2019)
The Set Up (2019)
If I Am President (2018)
The Royal Hibiscus Hotel (2018)
Bandits (2018)
Diamonds in the Sky (2018)
Potato Potahto (2017)
Timeless (2017)
Phone Swap (2012)
Sister's Love (2008)
Letters to a Stranger (2007)
The Amazing Grace (2006)
30 Days (2006)
Women's Cot (2005)
The Secret Laughter of Women (1999)
Twins of the Rain Forest (1998)
Violated (1996)
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1961-09-29 (62 years old)
Birth NameJoke Silva
Birth PlaceLagos, Nigeria
ReligionChristianity
Net Worth$1 Million
FatherChief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva
MotherAdebimbola Silva
RelativesSamuel Herbert Pearse, Charles A Phillips
CitizenshipsNigeria
Also Known AsAjoke Silva
AwardsAfrica Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
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