Frances Okeke
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| Frances Okeke | |
|---|---|
| Born | Frances Chinwendu Theodora Okeke |
| 🎓 Alma mater | University of Benin (Nigeria) |
| 💼 Occupation | Actress, writer, producer |
| 📆 Years active | 2011–present |
Frances Chinwendu Theodora Okeke[1] is a Nigerian actress, writer, blogger, and producer. She began her film career in 2011 and has been featured in movies such as B for Boy, Nduka, Idemuza, and Jenifa's Diary. She wrote Quagmire, Unbroken, Story Story, and Hellcat. She is a two-time winner of the Homevida Screenwriting competition.[2]
She is a polyglot who speaks English language, Igbo language, Nigerian pidgin, French language, German language, and Turkish language in varying degrees. She runs the blog www.francesokeke.com, where she shares her thoughts.
Early life[edit]
Frances Chinwendu Theodora Okeke[3] was born in Uruakpan, Cross River State, but hails from Imo State in Nigeria. She grew up in Lagos, Nigeria.
Education[edit]
She attended the Marist Comprehensive Academy in Abia State, a Catholic missionary school run by Saint Marcellin Champagnat reverend brothers. In 2006, she attended FlorinTech Computer Institute where she had a Diploma in Systems Engineering. In 2011, she graduated from the prestigious University of Benin (Nigeria) where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts in French with Second-class honors, Upper-division. In 2012, she went to the Lagos Finishing School, where she got a Diploma. In 2012, she attended the Centre for Excellence in Film and Media Studies under the tutelage of Amaka Igwe and got a Diploma in Screenwriting. In 2017, she attended Pan-Atlantic University, where she had yet another Diploma in Screenwriting.
She is presently studying for her Master's in Business Administration at Eastern Mediterranean University, Cyprus.
In addition to her honors, she took part in the Method Acting training under the tutelage of Nick Monu.
She was also trained in screenwriting by Dapo Oshiyemi of Talking Drum entertainment (UK).
Awards[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Homevida Short Screenplay Competition | Dream Poetic | won |
| 2013 | Homevida Short Screenplay Competition | The Aviation Man | won |
| 2014 | In Short Film Festival | B-ve (Best Child Act Category) | won |
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-production | What Happened In St James | Final Screenplay & Script Editor | Tosin Akintokun |
| TBA | Things I Do | Screenwriter | Damola Layonu |
| TBA | A Higher Life | Screenwriter | Charles Novia |
| TBA | How To Be A Runs Babe | Story & Screenwriter | Trino Studios |
| Release Date | Title | Role | Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| Post-production | Ijcc/Tough Love | Writer | Biodun Stephen |
| Post-production | Hangin' Out | Head Writer , Script Editor | Charles Novia |
| TBA | Silver Fox | Writer | Biodun Stephen |
| TBA | Nduka | Writer | Charles Novia |
| TBA | A Simple Lie | Writer | Biodin Stephen |
| TBA | We Want A Divorce | Writer | Biodun Stephen |
| 2016-2017 | Single Ladies | Writer | Irokotv (Rok Studios) |
| 2015 | Soul Sisters | Writer | Royal Roots |
| 2017 | Shagayas AND Clarks | Writer | Oyefunke Fayoyin |
| 2018 | Palace | Writer | AIT/Rockview Media |
| 2019 | Sugar Chops | Writer | Biodun Stephen |
| 2019 | Unbroken | Writer | Africa Magic |
| Release Date | Title | Role | Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | The Expectation | Story, Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| TBA | The List | SCREENWRITER | Nneka Adams |
| TBA | Hatched | Screenwriter | Remi Ibinola |
| 2013 | Anita | Story/Screenwriter | M-Net's Afriwood |
| 2013 | Keeping Lucy | Story, Screenwriter | M-Net's Afriwood |
| 2013 | The Andrew Files | Story , Screenwriter | M-Net's Afriwood |
| 2018 | Hell Cat | Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| 2018 | Carpe Diem | Screenwriter | Biodun Stephen |
| 2019 | Mother Love | Screenwriter | Biodun Stephen |
| 2019 | Quagmire | Screenwriter | Biodun Stephen |
| 2019 | Desire | Screenwriter | Biodun Stephen |
| 2019 | Crushed | Screenwriter | Pascal Amanfo |
| 2020 | The Ringer | Screenwriter | Biodun Stephen |
| 2020 | Daddy's Princess | Story , Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| 2020 | In The End | Story , Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| 2020 | Black Dove | Story , Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| 2020 | Sharon's Call | Script Consultant | Susan Odiachi |
| 2020 | Mr and Mrs Cat and Rat | Screenwriter | Susan Odiachi |
| Release Date | Title | Role | Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| TBA | Woman at the Well | Screenwriter | Take7 Media |
| 2012 | Dream Poetic | Story , Screenwriter | Homevida |
| 2013 | The Aviation Man | Story , Screenwriter | Homevida |
| 2014 | B-ve | Story , Screenwriter | The Stimme Company |
| Release Date | Title | Role | Client |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012-2013 | Second Chance | Mimido (Lead) | African Radio Drama Association (ARDA) |
| 2012 | Police is your Friend | FVO | Primagarnet |
| TBA | The Neighbours | Story , Writer | Makewedo Media |
| 2013 | A.O. DEMARG (AD) | FVO | Smids Animation |
| 2013 | MTN Yello Biz (AD) | FVO | DDB |
| 2014 | GOTV (Drama) | Ada(Lead) | DDB |
| 2014 | Story Story :Voices From The Market | Writer | BBC Media Action |
| Year | Name | Character | Director |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Time of our Lives | Deola (Lead) | Baba Dee |
| 2012-2013 | The Benjamins | Bukola (Lead) | Paul Igwe |
| 2015 | Crack in the Wall | Annabel (Lead) | Aaron Ugede |
| 2015 (Season 1) | Nduka | Ada (Lead) | Uzodinma okpechi |
| (2016) (season 5, episodes 1-13) | Jenifas Diary | Chichi (Supp.) | Tunde Olaoye |
References[edit]
- ↑ "Interview with Frances Okeke". indieactivity. 2014-04-19. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
- ↑ http://homevida.org/winners/
- ↑ "Spotlight is on Nollywood's new pearl, Frances Okeke". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2018-08-04. Retrieved 2020-08-22.
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