Mercy Ima Macjoe Explained

Mercy Macjoe
Birth Date:June 20, 1993
Birth Name:Mercy 'Ima' Macjoe
Birth Place:Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Education:Mass Communication, Nigerian Open University.
Alma Mater:Nigerian Open University.
Occupation:Actress, producer, entrepreneur
Years Active:2011 – present
Notable Works:Girl Next Door

Mercy Ima Macjoe, born June 20, 1993, better known as Mercy Macjoe, is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and entrepreneur. She was born and raised in Lagos but hails from Akwa Ibom State. Mercy is best known for her roles in Magdalene and Jenna, which earned her prestigious awards. In 2018, she was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the City People Awards and received the award for Best Independent Short Film at the Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards in 2019.

Early life

Her father, who died when she was very young, leaving her to be raised primarily by her mother, was a soldier from Eket in Akwa Ibom state. Macjoe attended the Nigerian Open University, where she studied Mass Communication for her second degree.[1]

Career

Acting

Mercy Macjoe began her film career in 2011, with a role in the movie Lonely Princess alongside veteran actor Mercy Johnson. She has since then had feature roles the movies Midnight Crew, Zenith of Love, Shame, Bread of Life, Girl Next Door and Flaws. Early in her career, Macjoe featured in a considerable number of Ghanaian movie productions.[2] In 2018 her performance as a tomboy in the movie Jenna received rave reviews and attention from fans and critics alike. In 2020 Macjoe enrolled at the New York Film Academy.[3] [4]

Production

In 2018, she began producing her own feature films with the production of Red, which premiered on Ibaka TV, featuring Nonso Diobi, Ifeanyi Kalu and Macjoe in a lead role.[5] In 2019 she produced three feature films, 30 and Single, shot in London, Love in a Puff and Passion’s Promise.[6]

Awards and recognition

YearEventPrizeRecipient Result
2016Scream AwardsFilm Revelation of the year (Female)Mercy Macjoe
2017City People Movie Awards[7] Best new ActressMercy Macjoe
2018City People Movie Awards[8] Best Supporting Actress - Female Mercy Macjoe
CA Award, LondonBest Actor (Female)Mercy Macjoe
2019Humanitarian AwardCelebrity Entrepreneur of the YearMercy Macjoe
GMYT African Humanitarian AwardMost Stylish Celebrity of the YearMercy Macjoe
Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards, Los Angeles[9] Best Independent Film (African)Love in a Puff

Filmography

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: It's difficult for a successful actress to be in serious relationship – Mercy Macjoe. Punch Newspaper . 23 September 2018 . The Editor. 13 February 2020.
  2. Web site: I once hawked oranges - Actress Mercy Macjoe. Vanguard Newspaper . Kehinde Ajose. 19 February 2020.
  3. Web site: Actress Mercy Macjoe lands in New York Film Academy; shares photo. Sidomex Entertainment . 15 January 2020 . Bridget Andrew. 13 February 2020.
  4. Web site: Actress Mercy Macjoe hones Film-making skill in New York. Vanguard Newspaper . Ayo Onikoyi. 17 February 2020.
  5. Web site: Red – New Blockbuster Movie 2018 Starring Mercy MacJoe, Nonso Diobi, Ifeanyi Kalu.. Near Reel . 13 February 2020.
  6. News: Pay from acting not enough to live comfortable life — Mercy Macjoe . 13 February 2020 . Punch Newspaper . Jennifer Mba.
  7. Web site: City People Releases Nomination List For 2017 Movie Awards. City People Magazine . 8 September 2017 . Chinedu Adiele. 13 February 2020.
  8. Web site: Nominees For 2018 City People Movie Awards [FULL LIST]]. City People Magazine. 8 September 2018 . Chidera Nwachukwu. 13 February 2020.
  9. Web site: Mercy Macjoe nominated for Hollywood and African Prestigious Awards . Vanguard Newspaper . Cletus Egwu. 13 February 2020.