
Nancy Isime is a Nigerian actress, model, and media personality known for her roles in films like
Blood Sisters and her talk show, The Nancy Isime Show.
Early life and education
- Birth: Nancy Isime was born on December 17, 1991, in Edo State, Nigeria, and is of Esan descent.
- Family: She lost her mother at the age of five and was raised by her father.
- Education: Isime received her primary and junior secondary education in Lagos before moving to Benin City for her senior secondary education. She went on to earn a diploma in Social Work from the University of Lagos.
Career
Isime’s career spans multiple facets of the entertainment industry, starting with early jobs to become independent.
- Modeling: She won the Miss Valentine International beauty pageant in 2009, which helped open doors to the entertainment industry.
- Television Presenting: She began her career as a presenter and has hosted several notable shows:
- The Squeeze, What’s Hot, and backstage segments of MTN Project Fame.
- Trending on HipTV, replacing Toke Makinwa in 2016.
- The Voice Nigeria in 2021.
- The Nancy Isime Show, which she launched in 2019.
- Acting: Isime made her acting debut in the TV series Echoes in 2011. She has since starred in numerous films and series, including:
- Blood Sisters (2022), a Netflix series where she played a lead role.
- Shanty Town (2023), playing the character Shalewa.
- Other prominent films such as Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards and Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.
Personal life
Isime has kept her personal life mostly private, focusing on her career.
- She is a fitness enthusiast and is known for her disciplined, healthy lifestyle.
- She is a philanthropist who celebrates her birthdays by spending time with children in orphanages.
- In 2024, she bought a new house and celebrated her birthday with family and friends.
Awards and recognition
Isime has been recognized for her work in both broadcasting and acting. Her accolades include:
- City People Entertainment Awards for Best VJ of the Year (2016).
- The Future Awards Africa Prize for On-Air Personality (Visual) (2017).
- City People Movie Awards for Most Promising Actress (English) (2018).
- Eko Heritage Awards for Most Stylish Personality (2023).
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