Franca Brown
Franca Obianuju Brown (born May 17,1967) is a Nigerian actress and film producer who in 2016 was a recipient of the City People Movie Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Also recorded as Franca Obianuju Brown
Franca Brown
- Name
- Franca Brown
- Birth Name
- Franca Obianuju Brown
- Born
- 17 May 1967
- Birthplace
- Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria
- Education
- Ahmadu Bello University and University of Jos
- Occupation
- Actress and film producer
- Awards
- City People Special Recognition Award
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- entertainment · play · film producer · film director
- Honours
- City People Entertainment Awards
- Languages
- English
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Franca Obianuju Brown (born May 17,1967) is a Nigerian actress and film producer who in 2016 was a recipient of the City People Movie Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
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Franca Brown was a Nigerian actress and film director. The actress was born in Onitsha.
Franca Brown studied at Ahmadu Bello University and University of Jos. The actress was active in entertainment, film director and film producer.
Languages used include English. Franca Brown received City People Entertainment Awards.
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• Name — Franca Brown • Birth Name — Franca Obianuju Brown • Born — 17 May 1967 • Birthplace — Onitsha, Anambra State, Nigeria • Education — Ahmadu Bello University and University of Jos • Occupation — Actress and film producer • Awards — City People Special Recognition Award
Early life and education
Early life and education
Brown began her primary school education in St. Mary’s Primary School in Onitsha, Anambra State but migrated to Abia State where she completed her primary school education in St. Maria’s Primary School located in Aba and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. Brown for her secondary school education moved to Niger State located in the Northern geographical area of Nigeria to Federal Government Girls College in New Bussa, Niger State where she obtained her West African Senior School Certificate. Brown in bid to obtain a B.Sc. degree applied to Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State and was accepted and eventually graduated with a bachelor's degree in law. Brown pursued a second degree and applied to the University of Jos in Plateau State where she was accepted and eventually graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and a master's degree in law.
Career
Career
Brown's acting career received recognition from her role in the TV series titled “Behind The Clouds” Although Brown had made two cameo appearances before her feature on the “Behind The Clouds” TV soap opera series she had failed to establish herself in the Nigerian movie industry and took acting roles mainly on short stage plays. On one of such stage plays titled “Swam Karagbe” which was written by Dr. Iyorchia, three Nigerian talent scouts namely Matt Dadzie, Peter Igho & Ene Oloja were amongst the audience searching for new talents to feature in a TV movie series and after the stage play had been concluded Brown discussed in an interview that she was approached by the three talent scouts and was asked to come for an audition, of which she eventually did and was given the role of Mama Nosa in the TV soap opera series titled “Behind The Clouds”. Brown is also a movie producer and movie director and has produced & directed a movie titled “Women At Large” of which she was also featured in.
Personal life
Personal life
Brown was a victim of an arson attack perpetuated by her female domestic staff on her property.
Selected filmography
Selected filmography
• The Trade (2023) as Victim's Wife • Double Dekoi (2023) as Dorothy • Half Brothers(2023) • Small World(2023) • The First Son(2023) • One Too Many Heart Breaks(2023) • Hunter's Son (2022) as Mama Ebube • April(2022) • Chemistry(2022) • Uncrushable(2022) • Love in a Valley(2022) • Complicated Love(2022) • Dream Man (2022) a Mama Nneoma • Behind the Clouds • Ogadi (2021) as Mama Emeka • Cheta(2021) • All Out Of love(2021) • My Version Of Tradition(2021) • Bad Wife Material (2021) as Ugbala • Akachi (2020) as Inspector Dora • Plight(2020) • Never Saw it Coming (2019) as Ndum • 93 Days (2016) as Ada's Mom • Plane Crash (2008) as Dorathy • Women At Large (2007) as Susan • Cross Of Agony (2006) • Deep Bondage (2006) • Desperate Women (2006) as Joy • Leap Of Faith (2006) • Serpent In Paradise (2006) • Clash Of Destiny (2005) • Endless Passion (2005) as Vivian • My Sister’s Act (2005) • Discord (2004) • Mothers-In-Law (2004) • Sunrise (2002) • Tears & Sorrows (2002) as Mrs. Okoye • Valentino (2002) as Mama T • My Good Will (2001) • The Price (1999) as Sister Rebecca • Obstacles (1998) • Nightmare (1997) • Brotherhood of Darkness (1995) as Priestess
Works and production
Works and production
The following works and productions are recorded by name or by count. It is also recorded that franca Brown is recorded with the occupation actor. Recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded as a citizen of Nigeria. Recorded with the gender female. Institutional cataloguing adds that franca Brown was born on 17 May 1967. A year's journey through France, and part of Spain. Institutional cataloguing adds that the rambles of a naturalist on the coasts of France, Spain, and Sicily / by A. de Quatrefages; translated. By E.C. It is also recorded that a comparative view of the social life of England and France, from the restoration of Charles the Second, to the French Revolution / By the editor of Madame Du Deffand's Letters [M. It is also recorded that memoirs of the Lord Viscount Dundee, the Highland-Clans, and the massacre of Glenco: with an account of Dundee's officers after they went to France.
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France.
Country
Franca Brown was born at Onitsha.
Birthplace
Onitsha.
Birth place
Île-de-France.
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Award
Brown, in 2016, was awarded with the MovieCity People Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.
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Notes from the source article
These works are cited by the source article, in its own numbering. They are recorded as its citations, not as sources VALÉORINE has verified.
- 1.Nollywire – Top Insights and News from Nollywood - Nollywire. 2022-10-25.
- 2.People, City. Gists From The 2019 City People Movie Awards – Read About The Movie Stars That Rocked. City People Magazine. 22 October 2019.
- 3.Magazine, Yes International!. WHY I'M STILL SINGLE – Veteran Actress, Franca Brown. Yes International! Magazine. 22 March 2017.
- 4.Alao, Biodun. How I Have Maintained My Sexy Shape At Over 50 - Actress Franca Brown. City People Magazine. 12 February 2019.
- 5.Why I have not married — Franca Brown. Vanguard. 5 June 2014.
- 6.People, City. Gists From The 2019 City People Movie Awards – Read About The Movie Stars That Rocked. City People Magazine. 22 October 2019.
- 7.Ogunseye, Zainab. Nigerian, Ghanaian celebrities storm awards event in eye popping dresses (photos). Legit.ng. 27 July 2016.
- 8.Haliwud. Possessed Housemaid Burns Down The Home Of Nollywood Actress, Franca Brown. Information Nigeria. 10 February 2016.
- 9.Franca Brown House-help burns down actress' house. Pulse Nigeria. 8 February 2016.
- 10.Odunayo, Adams. So sad! Maid sets veteran Nollywood actress' house on fire. Legit.ng. 8 February 2016.
- 11.Nwafor. Unforgettable Nollywood beauties who stole hearts in their time. Vanguard. 2025-04-26.
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