Memry Savanhu

Memry Savanhu (also Memory Savanhu) is a Zimbabwe-born Nollywood actress, filmmaker and entrepreneur,[1] permanently resident in Lagos, Nigeria after a relocation from London, UK. She made her debut in the film, Distance Between, in 2008[2] and had since then, starred in a number of Nollywood features such as One Fine Day,[3] On Bended Knees[4] and '76. She is the founder of Memkay Productions, a film production outfit.[5][6][7]

Memry Savanhu
Born
Memry Savanhu

Zimbabwe
NationalityZimbabwean
EducationNew York Film Academy
Occupations
Years active2008 - present
Known for
  • '76 (2016)
  • Maria's Vision (2014)
  • Distance Between (2008)

Life and education

Savanhu was reportedly born in Zimbabwe and revealed to Nigerian Guardian Newspaper that she is of Zezuru ethnicity. She studied drama in London and at the New York Film Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE studied filmmaking.[8]

Career

Savanhu had her earliest film production directed by Izu Ojukwu titled, Distance Between, in 2008 featuring Rita Dominic, Mercy Johnson, Kalu Ikeagwu and Yemi Blaq. Among her subsequent notable productions are One Fine Day, Cougars Reloaded, Catwalq and On Bended Knees. She was featured as "Eunice" in Izu Ojukwu's 2016 historical war drama, '76.[9] Also featured were: Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Ibinabo Fiberesima and Daniel K. Daniel. The film had its premiere in Nigeria on November 3, 2016.[10][11][7]

In 2014, she was nominated in the "Best Actor UK Female" category of the global Zulu African Academy Awards (ZAFAA), held in London, UK for her role in the film, Maria's Vision.[12]

In 2015, she was nominated for the Zimbabwe International Women's Awards (ZIWA) held in Birmingham, UK in October of that year as reported by The Herald of Zimbabwe.[13] This award is for her contribution to the Nollywood, according to Youth Village.[14]

Filmatography

Film
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2016 '76 Actress (Eunice) Drama, Romance [15][16]
2015 One Fine Day Actress Drama, Romance [3]
2014 Maria's Vision Actress (Maria) Romance, Drama [6]
2013 On Bended Knees Actress Drama [4]
2009 Nnenda Actress Drama [17][18]
2008 Distance Between Producer Romance, Drama [2]

Television series
Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2012 - Catwalq (also Lagos Catwalk) Actress TV series, Soap opera, Drama [19][20][21]

Accolades
Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2015 ZIWA Nollywood contribution Herself Nominated
2014 ZAFAA Best Actor UK Female Herself Nominated

Personal life

Pulse Nigeria gathered that Savanhu is divorced and has two children.[11]

References
  1. "Memry Savanhu: From Zimbabwe with love". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 2016-11-19. Retrieved 2022-08-03.
  2. "Distance Between". Nollywood REinvented. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  3. "One Fine Day". Nollywood REinvented. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  4. "On Bended Knees". Nollywood REinvented. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  5. Kachingwe, Kelvin (August 17, 2014). "Zambian author writes Zim movie". Zambia Daily Mail. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  6. "Local Film Premieres in UK". Zimbabwe Online News. August 22, 2014. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  7. Mamazita! (January 20, 2011). "Five upcoming actresses to look out for in 2011!". Naija Rules!. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  8. "Memry Savanhu: From Zimbabwe with love". Guardian. November 19, 2016. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  9. Okoroafor, Cynthia (November 12, 2016). ""IT'S A VERY EXCITING TIME FOR NOLLYWOOD", SAYS CHIOMA UDE, AFRIFF FOUNDER, AS THE FILM FESTIVAL "EMBRACES THE WORLD" THIS YEAR". Ventures Africa. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  10. Augoye, Jayne (October 24, 2016). "Nollywood flick, 76, gets more laurel". Premium Times. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  11. Izuzu, Chibumga (September 11, 2016). "War drama "76" reveals an adept actress you should know". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  12. "ZAFAA Global Awards 2014 Nominees announced". Zafaa.org. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  13. Tanyanyiwa, Peter (September 23, 2015). "Zimbabwe: Zim Actress Shines in Nigeria". All Africa. Harare: The Herald. Retrieved November 18, 2018.
  14. "Zimbabwean Born Actress Memory Savanhu Makes It Big In Nollywood". Youth Village. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  15. "ANOTHER GREAT "NOLLYWOOD" FILM FOR THIS YEAR'S TIFF-GOERS TO SEE". Fordham PR. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  16. "'76 (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  17. "NNENDA (2009) - Film en Streaming |The best full movies playing, online and free". French TV Movies. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
  18. "Nnenda (2009)". IMDb. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  19. "Lagos Catwalk". TVDb. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  20. "Lagos Catwalk". TV Time. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  21. "PHOTOS: MEDIA LAUNCH OF CATWALQ TV SERIES". Loladeville. February 6, 2012. Retrieved November 19, 2020.
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