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TopNaija Stories: Monalisa Chinda Coker, Nollywood Actress
In her latest exclusive tell-all interview with Isaacc Oladipupo, star actress Monalisa Chinda Coker reveals why she decided to give marriage a second shit. A perfect blend of beauty, brain and skills served in a soft-spoken, kind-hearted woman. This is one of the simplest ways to describe the talented Nollywood actress, Monalisa Chinda.
Raised in a modest Nigerian family, Monalisa has paid her dues to becoming an exceptional actress and entertainer. For her, studying Theatre Arts at the University of Port Harcourt happened by a struck of luck, but looking back now she can say she struck gold.
Lisa, as fondly called, first displayed her talent on screen in the 1996 movie, Pregnant Virgin and has since featured in over 80 movies over the years. Beyond her pretty face, Monalisa has also proven her sheer grit and creativity by venturing into movie production with Kiss and Tell under Royal Arts Academy.
From acting to show hosting, producing and kind-hearted philanthropy this A-list actress has continued to evolve with the times starring some of the blockbusting movies on the big screens for over three decades. Her latest project You and I with Monalisa is a talk show in a league of its own with several episodes airing on National TV and gearing up for a global audience.
Amidst all the controversies that have surrounded her from her violent ex-husband to various failed relationships, Monalisa Chinda has found her peace in God and pleasing Him. Her charitable works with the Arise Monalisa Foundation are not sounded on the streets of the media but in the hearts of numerous beneficiaries who sing her praise. In this revealing interview with Isaac Oladipupo, she reveals how she evolved, settling down with the man of her dreams and striking balance.
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PAST FOUR
PART FIVE
PART SIX
PART SEVEN
PART EIGHT
PART NINE
PART TEN
CREDIT: This interview was brought to you in partnership with PlusTV Africa, our host location for this episode.