Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality best known for her work on 3 is Company. She rose to prominence after appearing as a cameo in 2Face Idibia’s music video, African Queen, alongside Annie Macaulay. She has lately attracted the media’s attention following the recent crash of her two-year-old marriage.
Yvonne Jegede Biography
| Date of Birth | August 25, 1983 |
| Place of Birth | Agenebode |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | Actress |
| Horoscope | Virgo |
| Net Worth | $700,000 |
Early Life
Yvonne Jegede (born August 25, 1983, 42 years old) in Agenebode, Edo State, Nigeria. She hails from the Etsako tribe. On the other hand, like most celebrities, Yvonne has often maintained closed lips regarding her personal life and family, as the media does not publish information on her parents or siblings.
Education
She received her primary and secondary education in Lagos State, Nigeria, before attending the University of Cyprus, where she graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in International Relations.
Career
Yvonne Jegede set the ball rolling for her career as an actress in 2004, even before she got into university. That was when she was featured in a movie titled Missing Angel.
Even at that, she never gained much attention until after she made a cameo appearance in the famous song African Queen by the legendary Nigerian music superstar Tuface Idibia; this feat turned out to be her breakthrough in the industry.
After completing her studies at Cyprus University in 2012, Yvonne made a robust comeback into the Nollywood scene to fully concentrate on her acting career. Her coming back saw her starring in some box office movies; notable among them are Single and Married, 10 Days in Sun City, Okafor’s Law, and many others.
In 2015, she produced her first movie, 3 Is Company, where she starred as the lead character.
In late 2016, she was on the cover of the wedding edition of Genevieve Nnaji’s magazine. Besides her acting, Yvonne Jegede has been featured in music videos like Ego by Djinee and Kokose by Sound Sultan.
Filmography
- Two Heart That Binds Together (2004)
- Missing Angel (2004)
- Forget Me Not (2008)
- Power Mansion (2014)
- 3 is Company (2015)
- Husbands of Lagos (2015)
- Pot Of Life (2015)
- Fine girl(2016)
- Crazy Ex-girlfriend (2016)
- ATM (2016)
- Okafor’s Law (2017)
- Unveil (2017)
- Jason (2018)
- Red Obsession (2018)
- My Family (2019)
- Diamonds In the Sky(2019)
- Opportunity (2020)
- Sad (2020)
- Unprecedented (2021)
Awards
- Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- Nollywood Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Award
- Most Promising Act to Watch at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards
- Nigerian Fitness Icon (NFI) award in 2016
Personal Life
Actress Yvonne Jegede is single, she was previously married to Nollywood actor Olakunle Fawole. In an interview, she stated that she had resolved to remain a single mother and would focus more on her career to ensure a bright future for her son, Xavier.
Yvonne Jegede’s ex-husband, Abounce, came to the limelight in the movie industry after featuring in Tade Ogidan’s movie Diamond Ring, which put him out there into public admiration, even though he has been into music before switching to acting, which has been his all-time passion.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Yvonne Jegede is one of the richest actresses in Nigeria, with an estimated net of $700,000. She makes money by acting and producing Nollywood films.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Is Yvonne Jegede a Ghanaian?
Yvonne Jegede is a Nigerian actress, film producer, model, and television personality notable for producing 3 is Company.
Is Yvonne Jegede Yoruba?
Yvonne Jegede is not Yoruba by tribe but from Etsako in Edo State.
Who is Yvonne Jegede ex-husband?
Yvonne Jegede’s ex-husband, Olakunle Fawole, came to the limelight in the movie industry after featuring in Tade Ogidan’s movie Diamond Ring.
