Doris Simeon (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian Yoruba and English actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Davris Beauty centre situated at Ifako Lagos.[2]
Doris Simeon | |
|---|---|
| Born | Doris Simeon 22 July 1979 Lagos |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Children | David Ademinokan |
Acting career
Doris first love was to be a newscaster, but when a friend told her about an audition for a cameo role in a situational comedy sitcom by Wale Adenuga Production (WAP) called "Papa Ajasco" she went for the audition and she was given the role.[3] A Yoruba and English actress, Simeon started with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[4] She then had parts in Nollywood films Oloju Ede, Alakada, Ten Million Naira and Modupe Temi. She has also appeared in Eti Keta[5]
In 2010, she starred as Da Grin's girlfriend in Ghetto Dreamz.[6] and co-produced with Omo Iya kan.[7]
Given her first role by late movie director cum actor Yomi Ogunmola, Simeon rose to the top starring in over 100 films including;
- Eti Keta
- Perosoko (2003) as Rose
- Ago kan oru (2003) as Sade
- Ten Million Naira
- Arewa ejo (2009)
- Iseju Marun
- Omo Iya Kan (2009) as Oluwaseyi
- Ghetto Dreams
- Silence (2016)
- Gucci Girls (2012) as Tunmininu
- True Betrayal (2019) as Lade
- Abosede (2022) as Flaky
- Alakada
- Omo Pupa (2008)
- Asiri
- Modupe Temi[8] (2008) as Omolara
A born actress with ability to double as master of ceremony and TV show host, Doris began her career with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[3]
Endorsement
In July 2015, Doris renewed her contract with GlaxoSmithKline to be the face of Ribena, a popular children fruit drink.[9]
Awards
- 2008 AMAA awards Best Indigenous Actress Onitemi.[10]
- 2010 Zafaa Award Best Actress Indigenous Asiri[11][12]
- 2015 All Youths Tush Awards AYTA Role Model (Movie) Award[13]
References
External links
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