Kate Henshaw

Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw at Pastor Lawrence Onochie 50th birthday celebration in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2019
Born
Kate Henshaw

(1971-07-19) 19 July 1971
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Calabar, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos.
OccupationActress
Spouse
Roderick James Nuttal
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(m. 1999; div. 2011)​
Children1
RelativesAndre Blaze (cousin)

Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971),[1][2][3] is a Nigerian actress. In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Stronger than Pain.[4][5]

Early life

Henshaw was born on 9 July 1971 in Cross River State, Nigeria, the eldest of four children. She attended St. Mary Private School in Ajele, Lagos State, for her primary education and later Federal Government Girl College, Calabar, for her secondary education.[6] She spent one year in remedial studies at the University of Calabar before majoring in medical microbiology[7] at the School of Medical Laboratory Science, Lagos University Teaching Hospital (LUTH). Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General Hospital.[2] Before becoming an actress, Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in several commercials, including a print and television advertisement for Shield deodorant.[8]

Career

In 1993, Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the film When the Sun Sets and was selected, marking her first appearance in a major Nollywood film.[2] Henshaw has starred in over 45 Nollywood films.[9]

In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in Stronger than Pain.[5]

She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Award in 2018, for her role in Roti.[10]

Politics

On 19 July 2014, Henshaw launched her campaign website while contesting to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.[11] Henshaw lost the primary election to Essien Ayi but was appointed as Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December 2015.[12][13]

Endorsement

In 2012, Henshaw became the brand ambassador for a UK-based perfume line, Blessing perfumes.[14] She served as a brand ambassador for Onga seasoning, produced by Promasidor Nigeria Limited.[15] In September 2012, Henshaw was selected as a judge on the reality show Nigeria Got Talent, alongside Dan Foster.[16] In 2013, she and Banky W were appointed brand ambassadors for Samsung Mobile Division.[17] In January 2019, Henshaw was selected as one of the 50 judges on the CBS international talent show called The World's Best.[18] She served as an ambassador for the telecommunication company Glo.[19]

Philanthropy

In 2016, a Twitter user posted a picture of a two-year-old boy, Michael Alvez, who was born with an ulcerous facial growth and tagged Henshaw, who subsequently developed an interest in the case. She and several others contributed the sum of ₦8 million towards the child's medical treatment. The money was returned at the family's request, who rejected further assistance.[20]

Personal life

Henshaw married British-born Roderick James Nuttal in 1999, and they have one child together. Henshaw and Nuttal divorced in 2011.[21][22]

Honours

In 2011, Henshaw was appointed a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR) by the Nigerian government.[23]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Category Film Result Ref
2008 African Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Stronger Than Pain Won
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress –English The Women Won [24]
2018 African Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Roti Nominated

Filmography

  • When The Sun Sets (1993) as Omono
  • Domitilla (1996) as Jenny
  • Faces (1996)
  • Above Death: In God We Trust (2003)
  • A Million Tears (2006)
  • My Little Secret (2006)
  • Stronger Than Pain (2007) as Eringa
  • Show Me Heaven (2007) as Prisca
  • Tears In my Eyes (2008)
  • Take me to Jesus (2008)
  • The Meeting (2012) as Mrs. Ikomi
  • False (2013) as Tosin
  • New Horizons (2014) as Adesua
  • A Few Good Men (2014) as Ada
  • Iquo's Journal (2015) as Iquo
  • Aremu The Principal (2015)[25]
  • Roti (2017) as Diane
  • The Women (2018) as Ene Enweuzo
  • Chief Daddy (2018)[26] as Teni Beecroft
  • New Money (2018) as Fatima Odumosu
  • The Ghost and the House of Truth (2019)[27] as Inspector Folashade
  • 4th Republic (2019) as Mabel King
  • The Fugitive (2019)
  • Unintentional (2021) as Sefi's mother
  • The Wait (2021) as Tilewa
  • Seeking Refuge (2022) as Blessing Akinlade
  • Blood Sisters (2022) as Uduak Ademola
  • Kofa (2022) as Kate Mshelia
  • Bank Alert (2023) as Jade
  • Nine (2023) as Mother Assassin
  • The House of Secrets (2023) as Mrs Eket
  • This is Lagos (2023)
  • Deafening Silence (2024)
  • Voltage (2024)
  • All of Us (2024) as Miss Rita

References

  1. ^ Ige, Victoria (6 July 2011). "Kate Henshaw is 40!". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  2. ^ a b c "Profile of Henshaw-Nuttall at her Website". Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  3. ^ Live, PM News (28 December 2012). "2012: A Dramatic Year For Nigerian Artistes". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  4. ^ "AMAA 2008: List of Nominees and Winners". Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  5. ^ a b Ochuko, Rukevwe (17 March 2020). "Kate Henshaw Wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role at South Africa Rapid Lion Award". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  6. ^ Celebs, African (19 July 2019). "Nollywood Superstar Kate Henshaw is a year older today". Medium. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  7. ^ "Kate Henshaw @ 50: Garlands for timeless diva". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  8. ^ Kate Henshaw and Basorge Tariah in the Best Sitcom of the Year
  9. ^ "Filmography at IMDB". Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  10. ^ Abimbola, Oluwakemi (4 August 2018). "Full list: Kate Henshaw, Dakore Akande, others nominated for 2018 AMAA". The Punch. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  11. ^ "Kate Henshaw goes into politics". The Nation. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  12. ^ "Entertainers in politics". The Punch. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  13. ^ Unah, Emmanuel (18 December 2014). "Rough season for female political aspirants in C/River". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  14. ^ Inyang, Ifreke (28 November 2012). "Kate Henshaw signs mega deal to become face of Blessing Perfumes". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ^ "Onga revives consumers' taste with new campaign". Business Day. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  16. ^ Olufunmi, Dapo (13 September 2012). "Nigeria Got Talent picks Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster as judges". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  17. ^ Arogundade, Funsho (31 January 2013). "Kate Henshaw, Banky W unveiled as Samsung envoys". P.M. News. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  18. ^ Njoku, Chisom (26 January 2019). "Kate Henshaw Named As Judge For CBS International Talent Show". The Guardian. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  19. ^ "Kate Henshaw now Samsung ambassador". P.M. News. 26 January 2013. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  20. ^ "Kate Henshaw, friends return N8m raised for sick boy to donors". The Punch. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  21. ^ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (10 December 2019). "Meet 10 Divorced Nigerian Celebrities Yet To Re-marry". P.M. News. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  22. ^ Abiola, Fasanmi (29 December 2020). "10 Nigerian celebrities who are single parents". The Nation. Retrieved 30 August 2024.
  23. ^ "Interesting facts about Kate Henshaw wey turn 50". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  24. ^ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  25. ^ "'Aremu the Principal': Watch Kate Henshaw, Queen Nwokoye, Oyetoro Hafiz in trailer for new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 20 May 2015. Archived from the original on 23 January 2016. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  26. ^ "Chief Daddy | Netflix". netflix.com. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  27. ^ "The Ghost and the House of Truth". This Day. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.

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