Bukky Abaniwonda, popularly called Bukky Wonder, is a Canadian actress of Nigerian descent.[1] She is best known for the films Bridges, Awkward Things About Losing Weight and The Carperdian.[2]
Bukky Abaniwonda | |
|---|---|
| Born | Bukky Abaniwonda |
| Nationality | Canadian Nigerian |
| Other names | Bukky Wonder |
| Alma mater | Bowen University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
Personal life
editShe was born in Canada as the second of the family with five siblings. She spent her childhood in Abuja. She has two brothers and two sisters. She attended Command Day Secondary School, Abuja for high school studies. Then she graduated with an accounting degree from Bowen University.[1]
Career
editIn 2017, she played the lead role in the film Bridges directed by Rogers Ofime.[3] Then she acted in the film It's The End.[4][5]
In 2020, Abaniwonda directed the first Afro-Canadian web serial The African Family which is almost exclusively an all-Black production. It has been shot in Calgary. The cast included African actors from Nigeria, Congo and Angola.[6][7]
References
edit- ^ a b "Actress speaks about her sojourn to acting". Pulse. 28 September 2018. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Bukky Abaniwonda is ready for Nollywood". damiadeniyi. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Canada Based Nigerian Actress, Bukky Abaniwonda Returns Home". naijagists. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "Bukky Abaniwonda gears up for Nollywood". The Nation Online. Retrieved 27 October 2020.
- ^ "Bukky Abaniwonda on a mission to fight violence against women with movies". vanguardngr. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "New Afro-Canadian TV series shooting in Calgary challenging narratives and industry norms". CBC. Retrieved 31 October 2020.
- ^ "First-of-its-kind African-Canadian film production in Calgary showcases Black talent". sootoday. Archived from the original on 13 November 2020. Retrieved 31 October 2020.