Keira Hewatch (/ˈkɪərə ˈhiːwɒtʃ/ KEER-ə HEE-wotch; born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter and writer, best known for her role as Keche in the movie Two Brides and a Baby, as well as her role as Peace Nwosu in the television series Lekki Wives.[1] Hewatch won the Best of Nollywood award (BON) for Best Breakout Performance in 2011 and has been nominated twice for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA).
Keira Hewatch | |
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| Born | 8 November 1985 Calabar, Cross River, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
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| Years active | 2009–present |
| Known for | Peace Nwosu in Lekki Wives |
Early life and background
editHewatch was born in Calabar, Cross River State. Her mother, Elizabeth Hewatch, is a teacher with the police force, who raised her as a single parent, and her father a missionary.[2] Her mother was transferred to Minna, Niger State to teach in the Police secondary school and took 11 year old Hewatch with her. Hewatch's family relocated to Ghana in 2005, where she was enrolled in the Graduate school of management Studies to study Travel and Tourism and Hospitality Management. In 2006, on completing her certification exams, Hewatch decided to pursue her passion for acting.
She spent another year in Ghana trying to break into the entertainment industry to no avail, as most of the roles involved speaking the local dialect. In 2007, she returned to Nigeria, to continue pursuing her passion for acting.[3]
Career
editBearing a semblance to fellow Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson; the acting skills of both are described as being similar.[4][5] she claimed that sometimes she gets insulted due to her semblance to Mercy Johnson.[6] Hewatch's first break came in the television series Cross Roads produced by Emeka Ossai. In 2010 she starred as the lead, starring alongside Desmond Elliot, in the first but adjudged failed science fiction/futuristic film, Kajola,[7] directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film was not well received in Nigerian cinemas.
In 2011, she went on to star as ‘Keche’ the lead role, in Two Brides and a Baby alongside OC Ukeje, Stella Damasus-Aboderin, Chelsea Eze and Okey Uzoeshi. Hewatch attributes her flair for acting to having come from being inspired by the children of The Sound of Music after watching it for the first time at the age of 5.[citation needed]
In 2012, she was nominated as the best new actress for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA).[8]
She works with a charity organization, ‘The wings of love foundation’, which focuses on helping widows, orphans and young people getting off the streets and building a life for themselves.[citation needed]
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Kajola | Police Chief Yetunde | with Desmond Elliot |
| 2011 | Two Brides and a Baby | Ketche | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin |
| 2012 | Lekki Wives Season 1 | Peace Nwosu | TV series with Kiki Omeili |
| 2013 | In The Music | Ihuoma Ugu | with Omawumi, Chelsea Eze |
| Murder at Prime Suites | Agent Hauwa Uthman | with Joseph Benjamin (actor), Chelsea Eze | |
| Lies Men Tell | Jackie | with Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot | |
| 2014 | Lekki Wives Season 2 | Peace Nwosu | with Kiki Omeili |
| After The Proposal | Lisa | with Uche Jombo | |
| The Perfect Plan | Beatrice | with Ini Edo, Joseph Benjamin (actor) | |
| Couples Game | Lina Dike | with Seun Akindele | |
| 2015 | Lekki Wives Season 3 | Peace Nwosu | with Kiki Omeili |
| In The Name of Trust | Joy Omorogbe | with IK Ogbonna, Deyemi Okanlawon
Fifty Kate | |
| 2022 | The Anomalous | Dr. Oluchi Ikenna | with Clem Ohameze |
| 2023 | She's Having A Baby | Mercy | with Jacob Achihim |
| 2024 | Taken too Far | Jumoke | Drama |
| 2024 | Downright Fondness | Abigail | with Ray Emodi |
| 2024 | We Are Family | Ebere | TV Series
8 episodes |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "So Much More Drama as 'Lekki Wives' Returns with Season 3 - Watch the BTS!", Bellanaija.com, 2 February 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Keira Hewatch: 5 Things You Probably Don't Know About 'Lekki Wives' Actress", Pulse.ng, 9 November 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Why I'm still single - Keira Hewatch", Topcelebritiesng.com, Nigeria, 25 February 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "I am not like Mercy Johnson", Nigerianfilms.com, Nigeria, 2 December 2011. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "Actress Keira Hewatch Opens Up on Controversial Story Involving Her and Mercy Johnson", Informationng.com, Nigeria, 20 October 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "I get insulted for looking like Mercy Johnson– Keira Hewatch". Punch Newspapers. 1 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2022.
- ^ "So 2059! Nigerian Cinema goes Sci-Fi as futuristic movie KAJOLA gets set to premiere in July", Bellanaija.com, Nigeria, 29 June 2010. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
- ^ "My journey has been satisfying, frustrating… – Keira Hewatch", Vanguardngr.com, Nigeria, 14 March 2014. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.