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Weruche Opia
Reanne Weruche Opia () (born 11 April 1987) is a British-Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. She is the founding CEO of the clothing line Jesus Junkie Clothing. She was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in the BBC miniseries '' I May Destroy You'' (2020). Early life and education Born in Lagos, Opia moved to South East London at the age of 13. Her father is an author and professor of social sciences and her mother is veteran Nigerian broadcaster and television host Ruth Benamaisia-Opia. Opia holds a degree in drama and sociology from the University of the West of England, Bristol. Career After making her television debut with a guest appearance in a 2010 episode of ''The Bill'', Opia spent a year with the Renegade Theatre Company in Nigeria. Upon returning to England in 2012, she appeared in the Channel 4 crime drama ''Top Boy'' and the Channel 5 procedural '' Suspects''. Opia gained prominence through her role as Cleopatra Ofoedo in the th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lagos
Lagos (Nigerian English: ; ) is the largest city in Nigeria and the List of cities in Africa by population, second most populous city in Africa, with a population of 15.4 million as of 2015 within the city proper. Lagos was the national capital of Nigeria until December 1991 following the Government of Nigeria, government's decision to move their capital to Abuja in the center of the country. The Lagos metropolitan area has a total Population and housing censuses by country, population of roughly 23.5 million as of 2018, making it List of urban areas in Africa by population, the largest metropolitan area in Africa. Lagos is a major African financial center and is the economic hub of Lagos State and Nigeria at large. The city has been described as the cultural, financial, and entertainment capital of Africa, and is a significant influence on commerce, entertainment, technology, education, politics, tourism, art, and fashion. Lagos is also among the top ten of the world's fast ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sliced (TV Series)
''Sliced'' is a British television sitcom which began airing on 15 May 2019. It was created and written by Phil Bowker and Samson Kayo for broadcast on Dave. The show follows two friends and fellow pizza delivery drivers Joshua and Ricky in south London, who just want to make some money, move out of their family homes and meet some women. The series stars David Mumeni, Phil Daniels, Kayo and Nahel Tzegai. In January 2020, it was renewed for a 6-episode second series, to premiere later in the year. Series 2 premiered on 3 June 2021. Cast * Samson Kayo as Joshua * Theo Barklem-Biggs as Ricky * Weruche Opia as Naomi * David Mumeni as Mario * Phil Daniels Philip William Daniels (born 25 October 1958) is an English actor, musician and singer, most noted for film and television roles playing Londoners, such as the lead role of Jimmy Cooper in ''Quadrophenia'', Richards in '' Scum'', Stewart in ''Th ... as Scott * Danielle Vitalis as Teeka (Series 1) * Racheal Ofori as Teeka (Serie ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
The 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) was held on March 7, 2015 at the Eko Hotel and Suites, Victoria Island, Lagos, Nigeria. IK and Vimbai were the hosts of the event. A new category, Best Indigenous Language (Igbo), was introduced in the 2015 awards. References {{Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards Entertainment events in Nigeria 2015 in Nigerian cinema Africa Magic Africa Magic is a collection of Pay TV entertainment channels that focus on African programming, most popularly Nigerian series and movies. ''Africa Magic'', which started off as single channel of the same name, is a brand owned by M-Net and n ... 21st century in Lagos Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards ceremonies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Old Vic
The Old Vic is a 1,000-seat, nonprofit organization, not-for-profit producing house, producing theatre in Waterloo, London, Waterloo, London, England. Established in 1818 as the Royal Coburg Theatre, and renamed in 1833 the Royal Victoria Theatre. In 1871 it was rebuilt and reopened as the Royal Victoria Palace. It was taken over by Emma Cons in 1880 and formally named the Royal Victoria Hall, although by that time it was already known as the "Old Vic". In 1898, a niece of Cons, Lilian Baylis, assumed management and began a series of William Shakespeare, Shakespeare productions in 1914. The building was damaged in 1940 during The Blitz, air raids and it became a Grade II* listed building in 1951 after it reopened. The Old Vic is the crucible of many of the performing arts companies and theatres in London today. It was the name of a repertory company that was based at the theatre and formed (along with the Chichester Festival Theatre) the core of the National Theatre of Great ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Young Vic
The Young Vic Theatre is a performing arts venue located on The Cut, near the South Bank, in the London Borough of Lambeth. The Young Vic was established by Frank Dunlop in 1970. Kwame Kwei-Armah has been Artistic Director since February 2018, succeeding David Lan. History In the period after World War II, a Young Vic Company was formed in 1946 by director George Devine as an offshoot of the Old Vic Theatre School for the purpose of performing classic plays for audiences aged nine to fifteen. This was discontinued in 1948 when Devine and the entire faculty resigned from the Old Vic, but in 1969 Frank Dunlop became founder-director of The Young Vic theatre with ''Scapino'', his free adaptation of Molière's ''The Cheats of Scapin'', presented at the new venue as a National Theatre production, opening on 11 September 1970 and starring Jim Dale in the title role with designs by Carl Toms (decor) and Maria Björnson (costumes). Initially part of the National Theatre, the You ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Royal Court Theatre
The Royal Court Theatre, at different times known as the Court Theatre, the New Chelsea Theatre, and the Belgravia Theatre, is a non-commercial West End theatre in Sloane Square, in the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, London, England. In 1956 it was acquired by and remains the home of the English Stage Company, which is known for its contributions to contemporary theatre and won the Europe Prize Theatrical Realities in 1999. History The first theatre The first theatre on Lower George Street, off Sloane Square, was the converted Nonconformist Ranelagh Chapel, opened as a theatre in 1870 under the name The New Chelsea Theatre. Marie Litton became its manager in 1871, hiring Walter Emden to remodel the interior, and it was renamed the Court Theatre. Several of W. S. Gilbert's early plays were staged here, including ''Randall's Thumb'', ''Creatures of Impulse'' (with music by Alberto Randegger), ''Great Expectations'' (adapted from the Dickens novel), and ''On Gu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
High Desert (TV Series)
''High Desert'' is an American comedy television series created and written by Nancy Fichman, Katie Ford and Jennifer Hoppe-House that premiered on Apple TV+ on May 17, 2023. In July 2023, the series was cancelled after one season. Premise The series follows Peggy (Patricia Arquette), an addict, who decides to make a fresh start after the death of her beloved mother with whom she lived in the small desert town of Yucca Valley, California. She makes a life-changing decision to become a private investigator. Matt Dillon plays Denny, Peggy’s ex, and an undeniably charming parolee and a relentless operator. Rupert Friend plays Guru Bob, a local ex-anchorman, who, after a trauma, rebrands himself as a mystic desert personality. Weruche Opia stars as Carol, Peggy’s closest friend — the bored fiancé of an ER doctor, and a permissive new stepmother — who has a secret of her own. Brad Garrett plays Bruce, a private investigator whose business is circling the drain, and who bec ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inside No
Inside may refer to: * Insider, a member of any group of people of limited number and generally restricted access Film * ''Inside'' (1996 film), an American television film directed by Arthur Penn and starring Eric Stoltz * ''Inside'' (2002 film), a Canadian prison drama film * ''Inside'' (2006 film), an American thriller film starring Nicholas D'Agosto and Leighton Meester * ''Inside'' (2007 film), originally ''À l'intérieur'', a French horror film directed by Alexandre Bustillo and Julien Maury ** ''Inside'' (2016 film), a 2016 Spanish-American film remake of the 2007 film * ''Inside'' (2011 film), an American social film * ''Inside'' (2012 film), an American horror film * ''Inside'' (2013 film), a Turkish drama film * '' Bo Burnham: Inside'', a 2021 American comedy special * ''Inside'' (2023 film), an upcoming film starring Willem Dafoe Television * "Inside" (''American Horror Story''), an episode of the tenth season of ''American Horror Story'' Music Albums * ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Just A Couple
''Just a couple'' is a British comedy-drama television miniseries created by Sebastian Thiel. Originally pitched by Upshot Entertainment in 2013, it was then further developed by Big Talk Productions in 2016. The show explores the trials and tribulations of a millennial couple's relationship, through comedy. The series routes itself within the small details of what it's really like to be in a relationship. Episodes explore things like, the act of betraying your partner by finishing a Netflix series - when you promised to watch it together. Just a Couple premiered on BBC Three on 9 March 2017. The show stars Frieda Thiel, Sebastian Thiel's younger sister, Michael Salami, Weruche Opia and Sean Sagar. In 2018, ''Just a Couple'' won Favourite Comedy Production at the Screen Nation Awards and Debut Writer Award at The Debbies Cast * Frieda Thiel as Shavon * Michael Salami as Mark * Weruche Opia as Melissa * Sean Sagar as Daniel References External links * {{IMDb ti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Banana (TV Series)
''Banana'' is a 2015 British television series created by Russell T Davies and aired on E4. The sister series to Channel 4's '' Cucumber'' and the 4oD documentary series ''Tofu'', ''Banana'' is a series focusing on LGBT youth in Manchester, around the narrative of ''Cucumber''. Unlike ''Cucumber'', which is a self-contained serial following the story of one gay man, ''Banana'' is an anthology series focusing on the wider LGBT spectrum. The series was nominated for the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding TV Movie or Limited Series. ''Banana'' develops some of the storylines of characters featured in ''Cucumber'' as well as introducing many new characters. ''Banana'' is primarily a self-contained series, occasional overlapping with the ''Cucumber'' narrative. ''Cucumber'', ''Banana'', and ''Tofu'' are all named after the same scale of erection hardness, with ''Banana'' symbolising the middle of the scale from the flaccid ''Tofu'' to the fully erect ''Cucumber''. Development ''Bana ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Netflix
Netflix, Inc. is an American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service and production company based in Los Gatos, California. Founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph in Scotts Valley, California, it offers a film and television series library through distribution deals as well as its own productions, known as Netflix Originals. As of September 2022, Netflix had 222 million subscribers worldwide, including 73.3 million in the United States and Canada; 73.0 million in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, 39.6 million in Latin America and 34.8 million in the Asia-Pacific region. It is available worldwide aside from Mainland China, Syria, North Korea, and Russia. Netflix has played a prominent role in independent film distribution, and it is a member of the Motion Picture Association (MPA). Netflix can be accessed via web browsers or via application software installed on smart TVs, set-top boxes connected to televisions, tablet computers, smartph ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Slumberland (film)
''Slumberland'' is a 2022 American Fantasy fiction, fantasy adventure film directed by Francis Lawrence and written by David Guion and Michael Handelman. Based on the comic strip ''Little Nemo, Little Nemo in Slumberland'' by Winsor McCay, the film stars Jason Momoa, Marlow Barkley, Chris O'Dowd, Kyle Chandler, and Weruche Opia. It tells the story of a young girl who goes to live with her uncle after her father is lost at sea and enters Slumberland where she befriends a renegade character who is involved in a plot to get to the Sea of Nightmares and obtain a special pearl that may have the power to reunite her with her father. ''Slumberland'' was released on November 18, 2022, by Netflix. It received generally mixed reviews from critics. Plot Nemo is a young girl who lives in a lighthouse with her father Peter ever since her mom died when she was young. Peter teaches Nemo how to maintain the lighthouse and tells her wild bedtime stories about his adventures with a character nam ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
