Mercy Aigbe Gentry
| Mercy Aigbe Gentry | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Mercy Aigbe January 1, 1979 Edo State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Spouse(s) | Lanre Gentry |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | www.mercyaigbegentry.com |
Mercy Aigbe (born January 1, 1979) is a Nigerian actress, director and businesswoman.[1] She is best known for her Yoruba language movies.[2][3]
Early life
She was born on January 1, 1979 in Edo State (Nigeria),and she is the second child in a family of five. she attended the polytechnic in Ibadan where she received her OND in financial Studies. She then went to the university of lagos for a degree in theatre arts.[4]
Career
She earned a degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Lagos in 2001, and joined the industry fully in 2006.
Personal life
Mercy Aigbe, is married to a Nigerian hotelier and has two children and three stepdaughters.[5][6]
Fashion & Style
Mercy Aigbe is unarguably one of the best dressed actresses both in the English and Yoruba speaking movie industries. She has been featured on many best dressed lists, a source of style inspiration to many Nigerian women and is known to be a lover of gorgeous Asoebi styles and denim outfits.[7]
AMVCA 2016 Dress
Mercy Aigbe's dress to the 2016 edition of the Africa Magic Viewer's Choice Awards earned her great applause as she continue to trend on Twitter days after the award ceremony. Many commended the uniquely designed dress created by Nigerian designer, Ceoluminee. Mercy also says the dress earned her many more followers on social media.[8]
Mag Divas Boutique
Mercy Aigbe launched her clothing store, Mag Divas Boutique in November 2014. The boutique has turned out to be one of the most successful fashion stores in Lagos. Its success earned her the ″Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year″ awarded by Links and Glitz World Awards.[9]
Awards and Honours
- She won the Best Actress in Yoruba award at the City People Awards held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
- Best Indigenous Language (Yoruba) (2014)
- Best Actress in a supporting Role (yoruba) (2010)
- Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie Nomination (non-English speaking language) (2012)
- City People Entertainment Yoruba Movie Personality of the year (2015)
- Fashion Entrepreneur of The Year Awarded by Links and Glitz World Awards (2015)
Filmography
- Satanic
- Afefe ife (2008)
- Okanjua (2008)
- Atunida leyi (2009)
- Igberaga (2009)
- Ihamo (2009)
- Ìpèsè (2009)
- Iró funfun (2009)
- Mafisere (2009)
- Oju ife (2009)
- Ile Oko mii (2014)
References
- ↑ "Full name & Date of Birth". Retrieved 2010-10-08.
- ↑ Ayomide O. Tayo (June 3, 2015). "Mercy Aigbe-Gentry, pretty passionate actress". Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ↑ Ajomole Helen. "6 Hottest Asoebi Styles Of Mercy Aigbe". Naij. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ↑ "Mercy Aigbe-Gentry full biography". Stargist. March 2016. Retrieved May 2, 2016.
- ↑ "Mercy Aigbe Gentry Expecting Another Child For New Hubby". Information Nigeria. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ↑ Adesola Ade-Unuigbe (March 6, 2015). "Mercy Aigbe-Gentry to Motherhood InStyle: 'Most Nigerian Men don't want their Wives to Outshine Them". Bella Naija. Retrieved August 9, 2015.
- ↑ "27 Times Mercy Aigbe Totally Wowed Us With Her Denim Outfits". Fashionpheeva. 6 May 2016.
- ↑ "Mercy Aigbe On Her AMVCA Dress - The Outfit Earned Me More Followers....". Fashionpheeva. 8 January 2016.
- ↑ "[Photos] Mercy Aigbe-Gentry Wins Fashion Entrepreneur Award". Fashionpheeva. 8 January 2016.