Ebbe Bassey

Ebbe Bassey is a Nigerian American actress, who was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for playing "Maa Dede" in Ties That Bind (2011).

Ebbe Bassey
Born
New York
OccupationActress
Years active1997 to present
Spouse(s)Mark Manczuk

Career

Bassey has starred in many Nigerian and American films, including Doctor Bello, Mother of George, NYPD Blue, etc. She received a best supporting actress nomination for her role in Ties That Bind (film).[1] In 2012, she announced plans to create a short film, Saving Father, which was to advocate and increase awareness for people living with AIDS.[2] At the 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, Bassey was nominated as best supporting actress in a film.[3] In 2012, Bassey acted in Turning Point. The film won awards at Nollywood and African Film Critics Awards in United States.[4] In 2016, she played "Imani" in Tomorrow Ever After, and got positive reviews for her role in the film.[5][6] Bassey co-hosted the 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards with Richard Mofe-Damijo at BMCC Tribeca Performing Arts Center, New York.[7]

Personal life

Bassey was born in United States, but spent her teenage years in Calabar before relocating permanently.[8] She is married to Mark Manczuk.[1]

References
  1. Sam-Duru, Prisca (May 25, 2012). "Women need spiritual core to be empowered – Ebbe Bassey". Vanguard. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
  2. admin (March 20, 2012). "AFRICAN CINEMA: ACTRESS EBBE BASSEY MANCZUK NEEDS YOUR HELP TO COMPLETE HIV/AIDS AND SENIOR CITIZENS FILM PROJECT". ladybrillemag.com. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  3. Michael, Abimboye (May 31, 2013). "Nigerian Entertainment Award announces 2013 nominees". Premium Times. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  4. Izuzu (May 24, 2016). "Governor Ayade launches Callywood, appoints filmmaker to run it". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  5. "Movie Review: Tomorrow Ever After". theyoungfolks.com. May 26, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  6. Linden, Sheri. "Tomorrow Ever After': Film Review". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  7. Izuzu (August 6, 2016). "Joseph Benjamin, Faithia Balogun, Sambasa Nzeribe among winners". Pulse. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  8. "American Actress Ebbe Bassey Making A Comeback On African Screens". Modern Ghana. June 15, 2012. Retrieved 2017-11-11.
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