Yvonne Jegede is a

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actress, film producer, model, and television personality; notable for producing ''3 is Company''. She rose to prominence after she made a cameo appearance in the music video ''

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'' by

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alongside Annie Macaulay.

Early life and education

Yvonne Jegede was born in

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on the 25th of August, 1983. She had her primary and secondary education in

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Nigeria before proceeding to the

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, where she graduated with a

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in International Relations.

Career

Yvonne Jegede started her movie career in 2004 when she featured in the

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movie ''Missing Angels''. Her first major camera debut came up in 2005 with her appearance in the now popular music video ''African Queen'' by

. After her University education in 2012, she came back to Nollywood and starred in movies like ''Okafor's Law'', ''Single and Married'', ''10 Days in Sun City'' among others. In 2015, she produced her first movie ''3 is Company'' where she starred as the lead character. In late 2016, she was the cover in the wedding edition of Genevieve Nnaji's magazine.

Personal life

On 1 November 2021, Yvonne Jegede, who is a single mother celebrated her Son, Xavier Jegede third birthday and she declared on her

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page that life without her son is meaningless and that having him made her stronger. She also showered series of prayer and praises on her child.

Filmography

* Silver spoon * Okafor's law * A night chic Squad * Shot to kill * A night before * Just for Two * Love and Cancer * Rachel's Diary * Unfinished Business * The Axis * My Best Friends Wedding

Awards

* Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic * Viewers Choice Awards, * Nollywood Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards * Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Award * Most Promising Act to Watch at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards * Nigerian Fitness Icon (NFI) award in 2016

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jegede, Yvonne 1983 births Living people Nigerian film actresses Nigerian film producers Nigerian television personalities University of Cyprus alumni People from Edo State Nigerian female adult models Nigerian film award winners