Godliver Gordian Explained

Godliver Gordian
Nationality:Tanzanian
Occupation:Actress

Godliver Gordian is a Tanzanian actress. She is a part of the New York-based humanitarian organization, Global Medical Relief Fund, and has helped albino graduates find jobs by speaking to employers on their behalf, irrespective of the fears associated with albinos in Tanzania.[1]

Career

Gordian was starred in a Jordan Riber 2012 half-hour Swahili language TV Series titled, Siri ya Mtungi, in which she played the role of "Cheusi". The film also featured the likes of Beatrice Taisamo, Yvonne Cherrie and others.[2] [3]

In 2015, she acted the leading role in a Tanzanian drama film by Chande Omar titled, Aisha.[4] [5]

In 2016, she was nominated for The African Film and Arts Festival (TAFF) awards in the Best Actress category, for her role in the film, Aisha.[6] For the same role and film, she was nominated for the Azam Bongo Movie Awards in the Best Actress category at the 2016 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF),[7] [8] which she won.[9]

She was also featured in the 2016 comedy-drama film by Seko Shamte titled, Homecoming.[10] [11]

She was the casting director in the 2017 multi-award-winning Tanzanian Swahili language drama film by Amil Shivji titled, T-JUNCTION, starring: Magdalena Christopher, Hawa Alisa (Hawa Ally), Cojack Chilo.[12] [13]

In 2018, she was starred in Jordan Riber's Swahili language drama film, Bahasha (The Envelope), in which she played the role of Hidaya. Other featured stars include Ayoub Bombwe and Godliver Gordian.[14] [15]

She also featured in Seko Shamte's Binti, a Tanzanian drama film slated to be released in 2021. She played the role of "Rose".[16]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2023JasiriRose AmbaniShort film
2021BintiActress (Rose)Drama
2018Bahasha (The Envelope)Actress (Zawadi)Drama
2017T-JunctionCasting directorDrama
2016HomecomingActressComedy drama
2015AishaActress (Aisha)Drama
2012Siri ya MtungiActress (Cheusi)Short TV series; Drama

Accolades

YearEventPrizeRecipient Result
2016The African Film Festival Best ActressAisha
Zanzibar International Film Festival
2021Tanzania Film Festival Awards Jua Kali

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: For Them, Being Pale Can Bring Scorn, Threats, and Worse . https://web.archive.org/web/20170603074833/http://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2017/06/albinism-health-genetics-society/ . dead . June 3, 2017 . Ager . Susan . National Geographic . November 9, 2020.
  2. Book: Siri Ya Mtungi . Worldcat . 1019443274 . November 9, 2020.
  3. Web site: Siri ya Mtungi full cast . . November 9, 2020.
  4. Web site: Aisha (Tanzania) . Evas Guide . November 9, 2020 . November 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211113111137/https://www.evasguide.com/east-africa/movies/aisha-tanzania-movie/ . dead .
  5. Web site: Aisha . SPLA . November 9, 2020.
  6. Web site: NOMINEES AND TAFFESTS . TAFF . November 9, 2020.
  7. Web site: Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2016 19th edition . Africultures . November 9, 2020.
  8. Web site: Zanzibar International Film Festival 2016 Award Winners . July 20, 2016 . CinéEqual . November 10, 2020.
  9. Web site: East African Films Dominate ZIFF 2016 Awards . July 19, 2016 . Film Contact . November 10, 2020 . November 13, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211113110647/https://www.filmcontact.com/news/tanzania/east-african-films-dominate-ziff-2016-awards . dead .
  10. Web site: Homecoming (2016) . January 29, 2016 . Dream13Media . November 9, 2020.
  11. Web site: Homecoming (1) (2016) . . November 10, 2020.
  12. Web site: T-Junction . Kijiweni Productions . November 9, 2020.
  13. Web site: T-Junction . SPLA . November 10, 2020.
  14. Web site: Bahasha (2018) . . November 7, 2020.
  15. Web site: BAHASHA . Riber . Jordan . Toronto International Black Film Festival . November 7, 2020.
  16. Web site: Binti (2021) . . November 10, 2020.