Christiana Nkemdilim Adelana // (born 24 December 1984) popularly known as Tana Adelana, is a Nollywood actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur. She won the Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People's Movie Awards 2017[1] and was the 2011 winner of the On Air personality of the year (TV) at the future Awards[2] and the 2005 Grind Awards winner.[3] She is of Igbo descent, her family name is Egbo.[4]
Tana Adelana | |
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| Born | Christiana Nkemdilim Egbo 24 December 1984 Surulere, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupations |
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| Spouse |
Femi Adelana (m. 2007) |
| Children | 2 |
| Relatives | 10 |
| Awards | 2017: City People Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress, 2011 The Future Awards Africa, Best of Nollywood Actress 2018 |
| Website | www |
Early life
editAdelana was born into a traditional Catholic royal family in the 1980s. She is the last born in a family of ten. She attended Treasure Land Nursery and Primary School in Surulere for her primary education, and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in Idimu, Lagos. She is an Igbo girl from Nara Unateze in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State.[5] Her father is no longer alive.[6]
Education
editTana graduated from the University of Lagos Nigeria where she obtained a B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning. Thereafter, she attained a diploma certificate in makeup and style from the makeup art school London (South African campus). She later attended the Metropolitan School of Business and Management United Kingdom and earned a special executive master's certificate in Leadership and Management from the Metropolitan.[7]
Career
editTana came into the spotlight as an OAP after auditioning for MTN Y’Hello TV Show in 2002. She is also the first Nigerian on Channel O as a TV Presenter[8] made her introduction by acting in TV series, Disclosure. She started her firm production, Tana Adelana Productions in July 2013.[9] One of her movies titled Quick Sand,[10] which features Ufuoma Ejenobor, Chelsea Eze, Wale Macaulay, Anthony Monjaro, Femi Jacobs, and other performing artists.
Personal life
editTana Adelana is married to Femi Adelana, her long-term boyfriend. The couple had been dating for 14 years and got married in 2007. The union has produced two children.[11][better source needed] She is known for keeping her family out of the spotlight.[12]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | The Future Awards Africa | On Air personality of the year (TV) | Won | [13] |
| 2017 | City People Movie Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Won | [14] |
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role - English | Won | [15] |
| 2019 | Best Supporting Actress – English | Nominated | [16] |
Filmography
edit- Sarah (2023) as Gloria
- Inches Apart (2023) as Samantha
- One Too Many Heart Breaks (2023) as Lian
- Ijogbon (2023) as Mama Oby
- Equal Right (2023) as Chioma
- Blue Jay (2022) as Irene
- Emotional Ripple (2022) as Vicky
- Drops of Mercy (2022) as Fubara
- Couple Goals (2021) as Emily
- Ejiro's Lust (2021) as ASP George
- Women (2020) as Serena
- Marriage Trap (2020) as Tope
- Social Media 101 (2019) as Emelda
- The Bling Lagosians (2019) as Kaima
- Dirty Dirtier (2018) as Osaro
- Flame (2018) as Tosin
- Mr. and Mrs. Revolution (2017)[17]
- Body Language (2017)[18]
- Baby daddy (2017)[19]
- Tamed (2016) as Stephanie
- Glass Slippers (2016) as Lola
- Doll House (2015) as Lady D
- Lost Pride (2015) as Lucia
- Game of Pythons (2014) as Rhema
- Tales of Eve: Caged (2014) as Olaitan
- How to Love (2013) as Remi
- Dreamwalker (2013) as Mavis Ekem
- Single and Married (2012) as Vida
- The Kingdom (2012) as Princess Gina
- Two Brides and a Baby (2011) as Ify
References
edit- ^ "TANA ADELANA WINS CITY PEOPLE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2017 - Glance Online". Glance Online. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "The Future Awards 2009 Winners". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 19 January 2009. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Pulse Nigeria (7 July 2015), Full interview: Chat with Nollywood Actress Tana Adelana - Pulse TV One On One, retrieved 8 August 2018
- ^ "Tana Adelana". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 22 September 2018.
- ^ "You remain the best, actress Tana Adelana mourns dad". Punch Newspapers. 7 May 2022. Retrieved 21 July 2022.
- ^ "Punch Newspaper - Breaking News, Nigerian News & Multimedia". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 7 February 2020.
- ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. 7 September 2011. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ AfrinollyMeets (4 July 2013), 'Quick Sand' TV Series - Behind The Scenes, retrieved 8 August 2018
- ^ info9jatvng (22 May 2022). "Tana Adelana Biography And Net Worth, Age, Children, Parents, Husband, Marriage, Career, State, Tribe". Retrieved 8 November 2022.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Full details of Tana Adelana's marriage, husband and children". DNB Stories Africa. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 8 November 2022.
- ^ "TFAA 2011 Winners List - The Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ "TANA ADELANA WINS CITY PEOPLE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2017 - Glance Online". Glance Online. 9 October 2017. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
- ^ Augoye, Jayne (10 December 2018). "BON Awards 2018: Tope Oshin, Tana Adelana win big". Retrieved 9 October 2021.
- ^ Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ FP. "Mr. and Mrs. Revolution | Review & Trailer | Fried Plantains". Fried Plaintains. Retrieved 8 August 2018.
- ^ Royal Arts Academy TV (8 September 2017), BODY LANGUAGE TEASER LATEST 2017 MOVIE, retrieved 8 August 2018
- ^ IROKOTV Nigerian Movies 2017 - Best of Nollywood [#6], retrieved 8 August 2018