Cynthia Shalom // ⓘ (born 18 March 1988) is a Nigerian actress,[1] producer, blogger, [2] and businessperson. She won season 11 of the reality show, Next Movie Star.[3][4] She has since then featured in several Nollywood films. She was featured in the M-net TV series Tinsel.
Cynthia Shalom | |
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 Shalom in 2020 | |
| Born | 18 March 1988 Ede, Osun State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, producer, businessperson |
| Years active | 2015 - present |
| Notable work | Next Movie Star |
Early life and education edit
Cynthia Shalom was born in Ede, Osun State, a state located in the southwestern region of Nigeria. She is the first daughter from a family of three sons and two daughters. She had her Primary and Secondary Education in Port Harcourt, the capital city of Rivers State, located in the south-south region of Nigeria where she lived with her parents.[5] Having obtained a degree in Management from the University of Port Harcourt and an Acting certification from the Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) talent development workshop,[6] In an interview with Vanguard Nigeria she said she relocated to Lagos to pursue her career in acting.[7]
Career edit
Shalom was the winner of the Next Movie Star Reality Show in 2015/2016.[8] She made her acting debut in Monalisa Chinda’s Talk show titled You & I with Monalisa. She told The Punch that rejections were one of the hurdles she had to surmount while starting out in Nollywood.[9] In 2016, she was cast in her first feature film An Hour With The Shrink with Annie Macaulay-Idibia, Gbenro Ajibade, and Segun Arinze.[10] Shalom co-starred with Desmond Elliot in The Damned an Irokotv film.[11][12] In 2018, Shalom started her film production company, Cynthia Shalom Productions. Her role in one of her movies titled Chain,[13] which features Eddie Watson, Enado Odigie, Emem Ufot, earned her two individual nominations; Best Actress in a Leading role and Most Promising Actress at the 2019 Best of Nollywood Awards.[14][15]
Selected filmography edit
Films edit
- Next Movie Star (2015/2016)
- Iquo’s Journal (2015).[16]
- An Hour With The Shrink (2016)
- Thorns of love (2016)
- No I Don't (2017)
- The Damned (2017)
- Roberta (2017)
- Karma (2017)
- Ebomisi (Irokotv) (2018).[17]
- Chain (2018)
- Driver (2018)
- Altered Desire (Africa Magic) (2019)
- Beauty in the Broken (Irokotv) (2019)
- The Second Bed (2020).
- Back to the Wild (Irokotv) (2019)
- Love Castle (2019)
- Rachel’s Triumph (2019)
- Shut (2020)
- Fading Blues (Irokotv) (2020)
- Wind of Desire (2020)
- Half shot of sunrise (Irokotv) (2020)
- Birth Hurts (2020)
- Benediction (Irokotv) (2021)
- Love Castle (2021)
Television edit
- Dear Diary Season 2 (2016).[18]
- Tales of Eve (2017)
- I5ive (2019)
- Jela (2019)
- Tinsel (2017-present)
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Event | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | All Youth Tush Awards | Next Rated Act(Female) | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Maya Awards Africa | Nollywood's New Bride | Nominated | |
| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | [19][20] |
| Most Promising Actress | Nominated |
References edit
- ^ "My cleavage, a blessing from God –Cynthia Shalom". Punch Newspapers. 8 November 2020. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Skit makers are not professional actors, says Cynthia Shalom". The Nation. 25 January 2023. Retrieved 26 January 2023.
- ^ Sanusi, Sola (2016). "See New Nollywood Star Discovered". Retrieved 18 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cynthia Shalom Shares Her Experience". Encomium. 16 November 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "I Like Playing Roles That Challenge Me". The Punch. 3 May 2020. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Nwanne, Chuks (24 November 2018). "AFRIFF Ends on High Note". The Guardian Nigeria News. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ Ajose, Kehinde (27 February 2015). "Im One Of Majid Michels Admirers". Vanguard. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (20 December 2016). "27 Yr Old Cynthia Shalom Wins". Pulse. Retrieved 18 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Samuel, Olajide (5 January 2020). "Nothing Wrong With Marrying Older Lover". The Punch. Retrieved 19 August 2020.
- ^ "An Hour With The Shrink". Pulse. 8 March 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "The Damned". Talk African Movies. 30 July 2017. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Olatunji, Samuel (11 September 2016). "Cynthia Shalom, Next Movie Star". The Punch. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "Pictures from Nollywood Private Screening of Chain the Movie Produced by Cynthia Shalom". Nigerian women diary. 5 November 2018. Retrieved 17 August 2020.
- ^ Lenbang, Jerry (30 September 2019). "Nominees for 2019 BOn Awards". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "2019 Bon Awards Nomination". Bella Naija. 30 September 2019. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Ade-Unuigbe, Adesola (30 June 2015). "Red Carpet photos of Iquo's Journal". Bella Naija. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (12 September 2018). "Bon Awards 2018 'We don't live here anymore' is the movie of the year". Pulse. Retrieved 18 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Cynthia Shalom Shines in Dear Diary Season 2". The Nigerian Voice. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "List of Nominees for Best of Nollywood Awards 2019". Bon Awards.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (14 December 2019). "Bon Awards 2019 Winners". Pulse. Retrieved 18 August 2020.[permanent dead link]
