Precious Diane Yashim, born 28 February 1996 popularly known as Diane Russet is a Filmmaker,[1] Actor,[2] Producer, Business Enthusiast[3] and Ex Big Brother 4 housemate.[4] [5]
Diane Russet | |
|---|---|
| Born | 28 February 1996 Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Eastern Mediterranean University |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 2019-present |
| Known for |
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| Awards | 2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Won) |
She's known for her Drama Series “Ricordi” which won Best Original Drama Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[6][7][8]
Background and education edit
Diane Russet was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, and she relocated to Kaduna State at the age of 2.[9] She studied at LifeSpring Christian Academy, Kaduna before attending Command Secondary School, Kaduna.[10]
After completing her secondary education in 2011, she enrolled in a Foundation course in medicine at the University of Debrecen in Hungary. She then continued to Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus to pursue a Bachelor's in Molecular Biology and Genetics. In November 2017 she returned to Nigeria.[11]
Career edit
Diane Russet has produced and starred in three short films and a series, including Therapist, Bayi, Storm, Mo and Mel, There is something wrong with the Bamideles, and “Ricordi”[12] starred alongside a Nigerian politician and a former senator Dino Melaye,[13] which she used to raise awareness of social concerns and illnesses.[14][15]
In 2022, She has received nominations for her movie “Bayi” for the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Mo x Mel was nominated for the Nxt awards.[16]
In 2023, she won Best Original Drama Series at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [17]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Big Brother 4 | Herself | Reality show |
Films edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Therapist[18] | -- | |
| Bayi | -- | ||
| Storm[19] | -- | ||
| 2021 | Mo and Mel | -- | |
| Ricordi | -- | Michael Akinrogunde | |
| 2022 | There is something wrong with the Bamideles | -- | Michael Akinrogunde |
| Brotherhood (2022 film) | -- | Loukman Ali |
Music videos edit
| Year | Song | Artiste | Notes | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | If You No Love’’ | Chike (singer) | Video vixen | [20] |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Event | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa) | Nominated | [21] |
| Nxt Awards | Celebrity Sensation of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Original Drama Series | Won | [22] |
References edit
- ^ "See What Your Favourite Celebs Are Doing During Covid-19 Lockdown". Dailytrust. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "BBNaija star Diane Russet is about to make her Nollywood debut 5 Things that Should Matter Today". ynaija. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "SISIANO PAOLO,ALEX OKE, DIANE RUSSET,EFE RELE". thisdaystyle. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "I've moved on from BBNaija, now focused on my career –Diane Russet'". Punch. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Snoop Dogg Hilariously Trolls BBNaija's Diane On Social Media". herald. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Full list of winners at the 9th AMVCA 2023". Businessday. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Diane Russet and Beauty Tukura shine bright! – AMVCA9". Dstv. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Osas, Tobi, Bimbo, Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo win big [Full list of Winners]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
- ^ "BBNaija: What Kaduna people did to me – Diane". dailypost. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Diane Russet Focuses on Underage Marriage". thisdaylive. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
- ^ "I HATED GOD – DIANE RUSSET REFLECTS ON HARD PAST". Guardian. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Ex-BBNaija housemate, Diane Russet soars with 'Ricordi'". Vanguard. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "VIDEO: Dino Melaye lands first lead role in new Nollywood film". Premiumtimes. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Ricordi' web series". Pulse. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Fans Embark On Fund Drive For Diane Russet's Ricordi Series". independent. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". bbc. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners". Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "WATCH: EX BBNAIJA HOUSEMATE DIANE RELEASES TRAILER FOR DEBUT FILM "THE THERAPIST"". Guardian. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Check out trailer for 'Storm' movie by Diane Russet". Pmnews. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "Diane Russet of BBNaija and Mayorkun features on Chike's new video for, 'If You No Love'". Pulse. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". bbc. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
- ^ "AMVCA releases nominees for 2023 awards [FULL LIST]". dailypost. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.