Kate Henshaw
Kate Henshaw at Pastor Lawrence Onochie 50th birthday celebration in Ikeja, Lagos State, Nigeria, 2019
Born
Kate Henshaw

(1971-07-19) 19 July 1971
Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria
EducationUniversity of Calabar, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos.
OccupationActress
SpouseRoderick James Nuttal (div. 2011)
Children1
RelativesAndre Blaze (cousin)

Kate Henshaw, also known as Kate Henshaw-Nuttall (born 19 July 1971),[1][2][3] is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her performance in the movie Stronger than Pain.[4][5]

Early life

Kate Henshaw was born in Cross River State, the oldest of four children. She attended St. Mary private school in Ajele, Lagos for her primary education. Later, she was admitted to the Federal Government Girl College, Calabar for her secondary school education.[6] She spent one year at the University of Calabar studying remedial studies and then majored in Medical Microbiology[7] at the School of Medical Lab Science afterward, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos. Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital.[2] Before becoming an actress, Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in various commercials including a print and television advert for Shield deodorant.[8]

Career

In 1993, Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was chosen for the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie.[2] Henshaw has starred in over 45 Nollywood movies.[9]

In 2008, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for the film Stronger than Pain.[5]

She was nominated for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the African Movie Academy Award in 2018, for her performance in the movie "Roti".[10]

Politics

On 19 July 2014, Henshaw officially unveiled her campaign website as she was aspiring to represent the Calabar Municipal/Odukpani Federal constituency under the platform of the Peoples Democratic Party.[11] Henshaw lost the primary election to Rt. Hon Essien Ayi but was appointed as Special Adviser Liaison Lagos by the Cross River State Governor Ben Ayade in December 2015.[12][13]

Endorsement

In 2012, Henshaw was made the brand ambassador for a UK perfumes line, Blessing perfumes.[14] She is a brand ambassador for "Onga" seasoning produced by Promasidor Nigeria Limited.[15] In September 2012, Henshaw along with Dan Foster was selected as a judge in the reality show Nigeria Got Talent.[16] In 2013, Henshaw along with Banky W was made the brand ambassador for Samsung Mobile Division.[17] In January 2019, Kate Henshaw was selected to be among the 50 judges that will take part in the CBS International Talent Show called The World's Best.[18] Henshaw was an ambassador for the giant telecommunication company Glo.[19]

Philanthropy

In 2016, a Twitter user posted the picture of a two-year-old boy, Michael Alvez, who was born with an ulcerous growth in the face and tagged Henshaw who subsequently developed an interest in the case. She and several others contributed the sum of 8 million Naira for the boy for his treatment. However, the money was returned as per the family's request, who rejected all help.[20]

Personal life

Henshaw married British-born Roderick James Nuttal in 1999, and they have a child together.[21] Henshaw and Nuttal divorced in 2011.[22][23]

Honors

In 2011, Henshaw was honored by the Nigerian federal government as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).[24]

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Category Film Result Ref
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress –English The Women Won [25]
Kate Henshaw on set with Chioma Toplis (Stolen Bible 2004)

Filmography

Kate Henshaw in 4th Republic

References

  1. ↑ Ige, Victoria (6 July 2011). "Kate Henshaw is 40!". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 8 July 2011. Retrieved 22 August 2012.
  2. 1 2 3 "Profile of Henshaw-Nuttall at her Website". Archived from the original on 24 July 2018. Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  3. ↑ Live, PM News (28 December 2012). "2012: A Dramatic Year For Nigerian Artistes". P.M. News. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  4. ↑ "AMAA 2008: List of Nominees and Winners". Retrieved 16 January 2010.
  5. 1 2 Ochuko, Rukevwe (17 March 2020). "Kate Henshaw Wins Best Actress in a Supporting Role at South Africa Rapid Lion Award". The Guardian. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  6. ↑ Celebs, African (19 July 2019). "Nollywood Superstar Kate Henshaw is a year older today". Medium. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  7. ↑ "Kate Henshaw @ 50: Garlands for timeless diva". The Guardian Nigeria News – Nigeria and World News. 24 July 2021. Retrieved 18 March 2022.
  8. ↑ Kate Henshaw and Basorge Tariah in the Best Sitcom of the Year
  9. ↑ "Filmography at IMDB". Retrieved 8 October 2009.
  10. ↑ "Full list: Kate Henshaw, Dakore Akande, others nominated for 2018 AMAA". The Punch. 4 August 2018. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  11. ↑ "Kate Henshaw goes into politics". The Nation. 20 July 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  12. ↑ "Entertainers in politics". The Punch. 4 April 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  13. ↑ "Rough season for female political aspirants in C/River". Vanguard News. 18 December 2014. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  14. ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (28 November 2012). "Kate Henshaw signs mega deal to become face of Blessing Perfumes". Daily Post. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  15. ↑ "Onga revives consumers' taste with new campaign". Business Day. 3 September 2013. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  16. ↑ Olufunmi, Dapo (13 September 2012). "Nigeria Got Talent picks Kate Henshaw, Dan Foster as judges". Daily Post. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  17. ↑ Live, PM NEWS (31 January 2013). "Kate Henshaw, Banky W unveiled as Samsung envoys". P.M. News. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  18. ↑ "Kate Henshaw Named As Judge For CBS International Talent Show". The Guardian. 26 January 2019. Retrieved 7 April 2021.
  19. ↑ Live, PM NEWS (26 January 2013). "Kate Henshaw now Samsung ambassador". P.M. News. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  20. ↑ "Kate Henshaw, friends return N8m raised for sick boy to donors". The Punch. 4 May 2017. Retrieved 10 February 2021.
  21. ↑ "Kate Henshaw Biography | Profile | FabWoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content for the Nigerian Woman. 19 July 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  22. ↑ Olukomaiya, Olufunmilola (10 December 2019). "Meet 10 Divorced Nigerian Celebrities Yet To Re-marry". P.M. News. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  23. ↑ "10 Nigerian celebrities who are single parents | The Nation Nigeria". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 29 December 2020. Retrieved 9 April 2021.
  24. ↑ "Interesting facts about Kate Henshaw wey turn 50". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 15 August 2021.
  25. ↑ "BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award". Daily Trust. 23 November 2017. Retrieved 7 October 2021.
  26. ↑ "'Aremu the Principal': Watch Kate Henshaw, Queen Nwokoye, Oyetoro Hafiz in trailer for new movie". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 20 May 2015. Retrieved 20 May 2015.
  27. ↑ "Chief Daddy | Netflix". netflix.com. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
  28. ↑ "The Ghost and the House of Truth". THISDAYLIVE. 28 September 2019. Retrieved 13 November 2019.
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