HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOKE SILVA

HAPPY BIRTHDAY JOKE
SILVA!
Today is the 50th birthday of a star actress,
screen icon, living legend and grand dame of the
Nigerian film industry - the beautiful, the lovely,
the elegant, the talented, the inimitable, the
incomparable, the one and only, JOKE SILVA!
She was born September 29, 1961 in Lagos, to
Chief Emmanuel Afolabi Silva and Dr. (Mrs).
Marianne Abimbola Silva.
She attended Holy Child College, Obalende (Lagos,
Nigeria). She studied English at the University of
Lagos (Nigeria), and later , Drama at the Webber
Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art (London,
England). She got married to her husband,
veteran actor, Olu Jacobs in 1985. Since going
into acting in the early 80s, Joke Silva has
appeared in numerous stage dramas, TV
productions, and movies. Her acting credits
include, Some of her movies include Jero's
Metamorphosis (stage), Mirror in the Sun
(TV), Second Chance (TV), Secret Laughter
of Women, Owuro Lojo, The King Must
Dance Naked (stage), Violated, Silent Night,
Women's Cot, 30 Days, The Amazing Grace,
Sister's Love, Letters to a Stranger, Little
Drops (stage), Bent Arrows, Tango With Me
to name a few - whew!
Joke Silva has received several nominations and
awards in her acting career. These include Best
Actress in a Leading Role (AMAA 2006) for
her role in Women's Cot, and Best Actress in
a Supporting Role (AMAA 2008) for her role in
White Waters, and 30 Days. It is almost
impossible to describe the full extent of the
contribution she has made to the Nigerian film
industry through her talent and example. Join us
in wishing this superb actress and remarkable
woman a happy birthday. Happy birthday Aunty
Joke Silva!