- Quick Facts
- Joke Silva Biography
- Joke Silva Net Worth
- Who is Joke Silva Dating?
- How old is Olu Jacobs now?
- Who is Olu Jacobs wife?
- Is Olu Jacobs married?
- Does Olu Jacobs have a child?
- Where is Joke Silva from?
Quick Facts
Full Name | Joke Silva |
Occupation | Movie Actress |
Date Of Birth | Sep 29, 1961(1961-09-29) |
Age | 63 |
Birthplace | Lagos |
Country | Nigeria |
Birth City | Lagos State |
Horoscope | Virgo |
Joke Silva Biography
Name | Joke Silva |
Birthday | Sep 29 |
Birth Year | 1961 |
Place Of Birth | Lagos |
Home Town | Lagos State |
Birth Country | Nigeria |
Birth Sign | Virgo |
Spouse | Olu Jacobs (m. 1989) |
Children(s) | Olusoji Jacobs, Olugbenga Jacobs |
Joke Silva is one of the most popular and richest Movie Actress whowas born on September 29, 1961 in Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria.Nigerian actress director, businesswoman, and actress known for her roles infilm and on television.She is well-known for her role in films such as 30Days, The Amazing Grace and White Waters.Also, she is known for being honoredas a member of the Order of the Federal Republic.
She was in the film withShe starred alongside Colin Firth and Nia Long in theBritish-Canadian film The Secret Laughter of Women.andNia Longin theBritish-Canadian movie The Secret Laughter of Women.
Silva is married to veteran actor Olu Jacobs and has two children. The couplemet in 1981 at the National Theatre, Lagos during the 21st Independenceanniversary.
Silva has starred in numerous films and television series in both the Englishand Yoruba languages. One of her earliest roles was in the 1990 English filmMind Bending. In 1993 she appeared in Owulorojo, followed by Violated in 1995.In 1998 she starred opposite Colin Firth and Nia Long in the British-Canadianfilm The Secret Laughter of Women, in which she portrayed Nene. Author FinolaKerrigan noted than Silva stood out as an exceptional actress in the Nigerianfilm industry after mentioning her role.
She was married to actor Olu Jacobson, and they had two kids.
Joke Silva Net Worth
Net Worth | $5 Million |
Source Of Income | Movie Actress |
House | Living in own house. |
Joke Silva is one of the richest Movie Actress from Nigeria. According toour analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Joke Silva 's networth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)
She was a student at in the University of Lagos and graduated with aneducation certificate in English.She later went to at the Webber DouglasAcademy of Dramatic Arts in London where she was a drama student.She startedacting in the 1990’s and made her debut in the movie Mind Bending.She wasrecognized in 2006 due to her role on The Secret Laughter of Women.
In October of 2012 she was appointed a Goodwill ambassador to the UnitedNations Office on Drugs and Crime.She specialized in fighting for humantrafficking Nigeria.
Joke Silva, MFR (born 29 September 1961) is a Nigerian actress, director, andbusinesswoman.
Height, Weight & Body Measurements
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Who is Joke Silva Dating?
According to our records, Joke Silva married to Olu Jacobs (m. 1989).As of December 1, 2023, Joke Silva’s is not dating anyone.
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In 2011, Silva starred alongside Nse Ikpe Etim, Wale Ojo and Lydia Forson inKunle Afolayan’s romantic comedy Phone Swap. Lauded by the critics, and one ofthe most eagerly awaited films of the year, it received four nominations atthe 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards, including a nomination for Best NigerianFilm. It also won the award for Achievement in Production Design. In 2013,Silva took to the stage to appear in the Thespian Family Theatre andProductions staging of the “Mad King of Ijudiya” at the Agip Hall of MusonCentre of Lagos at Christmas. Two shows were put on at 3pm and 6pm on 21,22, 28 and 29 December, which Vanguard described as a “rich blend of folklore,traditional dance and music that naturally transports the audience to atypical African village setting”.
Facts & Trivia
Joke Ranked on the list of most popular Movie Actress. Also ranked in theelit list of famous people born in Nigeria. Joke Silva celebrates birthdayon September 29 of every year.
In October 2012, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime appointed JokeSilva a goodwill ambassador. In accordance with the UN policy of enlistingprominent figures in art, music, film, sport and literature to assist withtheir campaigns, Silva’s role was focused on her participation in the fightagainst human trafficking in Nigeria. Work fighting human trafficking was partof the “I Am Priceless” campaign, which had also received support from theNigerian authorities. Silva’s appointment was for a period of three years.
How old is Olu Jacobs now?
80years (July 11, 1942)
Who is Olu Jacobs wife?
Joke Silva
Is Olu Jacobs married?
Joke Silva
Does Olu Jacobs have a child?
Children
Where is Joke Silva from?
Lagos, Nigeria