Joke Silva, MFR (born 29 September 1961) is a Nigerian actress,
director, and businesswoman.A graduate of the University of Lagos and
the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, she began her
career in film in the early 1990s. 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. Silva is Director of Studies at the
latter. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film
Village, in association with the Kwara State University.
director, and businesswoman.A graduate of the University of Lagos and
the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London, she began her
career in film in the early 1990s. 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. Silva is Director of Studies at the
latter. She is also the pioneer managing director of Malete Film
Village, in association with the Kwara State University.
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