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Revision as of 23:10, 9 November 2017
Mercy Johnson | |
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 Johnson in Light Will Come (2015) | |
| Born | 28 August 1984 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Mercy Johnson Ozioma, Princess Mercy Johnson-Okojie |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2004 - present |
| Spouse | Prince Odianosen Okojie (m. 2011) |
| Children | 3 |
| Parents |
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| Website | www |
Mercy Johnson Okojie (born 28 August 1984) is a Nigerian actress.[1][2]
Early life
Mercy Johnson-Okojie hails from Okene in Kogi State. Born in Lagos to a former naval officer, Mr Daniel Johnson and Mrs Elizabeth Johnson, she is the fourth child in a family of seven. She started her primary education in Calabar. Her father, being a naval officer, was later transferred to Lagos State where she continued her education at a Nigerian Navy Primary School. She went to a Rivers State Secondary School for her secondary education in addition to the Nigerian Navy Secondary School in Port Harcourt, Rivers State.[3]
Career
Right after her secondary education, she auditioned for a role in The Maid, a movie that was to launch her into stardom. Her performance in that movie paved the way for her into getting more roles in movies such as Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace, and many more. In 2009, she won an award for Best Supporting Actress at the 2009 African Movie Award ceremony,[4] and then Best Actress award at the 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in the comedy movie Dumebi the Dirty Girl. In December 2011, she was listed as Google's most searched Nigerian celebrity,[5] a position she also held in 2012.[5]
Personal life
She is married to Prince Odianosen Okojie since 2011 and they have 3 children.[6]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | The Maid | Jane | Drama, Supernatural |
| 2004 | Into Temptation | ||
| 2004 | House Party | Drama, Romance | |
| 2005 | Women in Power | Julia | I & II With Olu Jacobs, Liz Benson and Patience Ozokwor |
| 2005 | Lost to Lust | Esther | I & II with Monalisa Chinda and Yemi Blaq |
| 2005 | Kill the Bride | Love | I & II |
| 2006 | Under the Sky | Supriya | I & II |
| 2006 | Under Control | Eve | I & II |
| 2006 | Thanksgiving | Gift | |
| 2006 | Sweet Mama | ||
| 2006 | Pay Day | Example | |
| 2006 | Painful World | Anny | |
| 2006 | One-Bullet | Juliet | |
| 2006 | Oath of a Priest | Kate | |
| 2006 | Married to the Enemy | Vera | |
| 2006 | Last Kiss | ||
| 2006 | Endless Night | ||
| 2006 | Emotional Blunder | Yvone | |
| 2006 | Dear Mama | Viola | |
| 2006 | 19 Macaulay Street | ||
| 2007 | Wealth Aside | ||
| 2007 | Twist of Fate | Buchi | |
| 2007 | The Scorpion God | Ihuoma | |
| 2007 | The Last Tradition | ||
| 2007 | Take Me Home | Loveth | |
| 2007 | Sunny My Son | Julier | |
| 2007 | She is My Sister | ||
| 2007 | Power of Justice | Nkechi | |
| 2007 | My Beloved Son | Juliet | |
| 2007 | Look Into My Eyes | Loveth | |
| 2007 | Kolomental | Anna | |
| 2007 | Keziah | Keziah | |
| 2007 | Genevieve | Example | |
| 2007 | Evil Agenda | Diane | |
| 2007 | Desperate Ladies | Annabel | |
| 2007 | Crisis in Paradise | Kella | With Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye and Tonto Dikeh |
| 2007 | Breath of Anger | Chiaku | with Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2007 | Area Mama | Adanne | With Patience Ozokwor and Euchuria Anunobi |
| 2008 | Tiger King | Akwaugo | with Nonso Diobi and Pete Edochie |
| 2008 | The Gods Are Wise | Adaugo | with Nonso Diobi |
| 2008 | Temple of Justice | Nkechi | with Nonso Diobi and Omotola Jalade Ekeinde |
| 2008 | Tell Me Why | Jovita | |
| 2008 | Soul Of A Maiden | Nuria | with Ini Edo and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2008 | Strength to Strength | Jane | I & II with Nonso Diobi, Patience Ozokwor, Mike Ezuruonye and Tonto Dikeh |
| 2008 | Sin No More | Bridget | I & II with Kanayo O. Kanayo, Patience Ozokwor and Halima Abubakar |
| 2008 | Live to Remember | Buchi | I & II with Ini Edo and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2008 | Kiss My Pain | ||
| 2008 | Forest of Promises | Police Inspector Bisi | I & II with Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2008 | Don't Wanna Be a Player | Monalisa | I & II with Ini Edo, Jim Lyke and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2008 | Corporate Maid | Rose | I & II |
| 2008 | Act of Faith | Uche | I & II with Patience Ozokwor and Mike Ezuruonye |
| 2009 | Tears of Hope | Olamma | I & II with Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker and Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2009 | Royal Tears | Olamma | I & II with Olu Jacobs, Van Vicker and Ngozi Ezeonu |
| 2009 | Sound of Pain | ||
| 2009 | Sexy Girls | Zita | with Nonso Diobi |
| 2009 | Heat of the Moment | Anna | |
| 2009 | Entanglement | Chidera | I - IV with Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot and Yemi Blaq |
| 2009 | Clash of Twins | Mildred / Melisa | I & II |
| 2009 | Beyond Desire | Anne | with Nonso Diobi |
| 2009 | A Weeping Soul | ||
| 2010 | A Cry for Justice | Ella | |
| 2011 | White Chapel | Judith | |
| 2011 | Where Money Sleep | Egede | |
| 2011 | Weeping Soul | Grace | |
| 2011 | The Seekers | Judith | |
| 2011 | The Code | Susan | |
| 2011 | Secret Code | Susan | |
| 2011 | Thanks for Coming | Frieda | |
| 2011 | Gallant Babes | Frieda | |
| 2011 | Mirror of Life | Nneka | |
| 2011 | End of Mirror of Life | Nneka | |
| 2011 | Jewels of the Sun | Nneka | |
| 2011 | Heart of a Widow | June | |
| 2011 | Heart of a Fighter | Dubem | with Ruth Kadiri |
| 2012 | World of the Mind | Example | |
| 2012 | My World | Nancy | with Yul Edochie and Patience Ezokwor |
| 2012 | Mercy the Bus Driver | Ada | |
| 2012 | Heart of a Saint | Chidi | |
| 2012 | Sins of the Past | Wendy | |
| 2012 | Hand of Fate | Wendy | |
| 2012 | Brave Mind | Wendy | |
| 2012 | Deep Water | Erica | |
| 2012 | The Enemy I See | Erica | |
| 2012 | Power Of A Kiss | Sherry | |
| 2013 | Baby Oku In America | Baby Oku | Comedy |
| 2014 | Hustlers | Vicky | |
| 2014 | Bloody Ring | ||
| 2015 | Thy Will Be Done | Lucy |
Awards and nominations
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| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Live To Remember | Won |
| 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | ||
| 2009 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | The Maidens | Nominated |
| 2010 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress -West Collaboration | Shakira | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Heart of a Widow | Nominated |
| 2011 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress Africa Collaboration | My Husband's Funeral | Nominated | |
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress In Leading Role | Weeping Soul | Won |
| 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Facebook Babes | Nominated | |
| 2012 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress Africa Collaboration | Wild Target | Nominated | |
| 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress- Viewers Choice | Herself | Nominated | |
| 2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress In Leading Role | Dumebi | Nominated |
| 2013 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in Comedy | Dumebi The Dirty Girl | Won | |
| 2014 | 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Hustlers | Nominated |
| 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Comedic Act | Hustlers | Nominated | |
| Best Actress -Viewers Choice | Herself | Nominated | ||
| 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Lead Actress | Hustlers | Nominated | |
| Popular Choice-Female | Herself | Won | ||
| 2015 | 2015 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress -Africa Collaboration | 30 Days in Atlanta | Nominated |
References
- ^ "After 3 kids in 3 years, I needed a break - Mercy Johnson-Okojie". vanguardngr.com. 20 August 2016. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Get busy with your life, I will have baby number 4 - Mercy Johnson blasts critics". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson Biography, Life History, Profile & Movies - NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". naijagists.com. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ Naija, Famous. "Otelo Burning". bellanaija.com. Bella Naija.
- ^ a b "Mercy Johnson is Google Most Searched Celebrity in Nigeria. - Vanguard News". vanguardngr.com. 30 December 2011. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
- ^ "Mercy Johnson to husband: 'I have memorized you like a verse in the Holy Bible' - Vanguard News". vanguardngr.com. 20 May 2017. Retrieved 29 July 2017.
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