Doris Simeon
Born
Doris Simeon

(1979-07-22) 22 July 1979
Lagos
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigerian
OccupationActress
ChildrenDavid Ademinokan

Doris SimeonListenⓘ (born 22 July 1979)[1] is a Nigerian Yoruba and English actress, compere, hairdresser and entrepreneur. She is the CEO of Davris Beauty centre situated at Ifako Lagos.[2]

Acting career

Doris first love was to be a newscaster, but when a friend told her about an audition for a cameo role in a situational comedy sitcom by Wale Adenuga Production (WAP) called "Papa Ajasco" she went for the audition and she was given the role.[3] A Yoruba and English actress, Simeon started with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[4] She then had parts in Nollywood films Oloju Ede, Alakada, Ten Million Naira and Modupe Temi. She has also appeared in Eti Keta[5]

In 2010, she starred as Da Grin's girlfriend in Ghetto Dreamz.[6] and co-produced with Omo Iya kan.[7]

Given her first role by late movie director cum actor Yomi Ogunmola, Simeon rose to the top starring in over 100 films including Eti Keta, Oloju Ede, Alakada, Ten Million Naira, Abani Kedun, Iseju Marun, Omo Iya Kan, Ghetto Dreams, Silence, Gucci Girls, Alakada, Omo Pupa, Asiri and Modupe Temi.[8]

A born actress with ability to double as master of ceremony and TV show host, Doris began her career with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series.[3]

Endorsement

In July 2015, Doris renewed her contract with GlaxoSmithKline to be the face of Ribena, a popular children fruit drink.[9]

Awards

Personal life

She was married to producer and director Daniel Ademinokan,[10] whom she met on set.[4] They have one son David.[14] As of May 2013, they got divorced.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Doris Simeon Looking Fabulous at 40 - NollyWood Insider". 23 July 2019.
  2. ↑ "Doris Simeon floats beauty parlor". Vanguard News. 13 December 2013. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. 1 2 "Rise and rise of screen diva, Doris Simeon". The Guardian. Nigeria. 27 July 2019. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. 1 2 Adeola Balogun (9 August 2008). "I regret dating Yomi Ogunmola". The Punch. Archived from the original on 17 September 2008. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  5. ↑ Jayne Usen (29 January 2011). "Kate Henshaw, the 'Third Party' and I". next. Archived from the original on 8 April 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  6. ↑ "Doris Simeon to Star in Ghetto Dreamz". allafrica.com. 20 February 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  7. ↑ "My Experience As Dagrin's Girlfriend - Doris Simon". allafrica.com. 4 March 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  8. ↑ "Doris Simeon Biography | Profile | Fabwoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content for the Nigerian Woman. 22 July 2020. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  9. ↑ "Doris Simeon renews contract with Glaxosmith". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  10. 1 2 "My wife is sexy says Ademinokan". Vanguard. 5 September 2009. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  11. ↑ "Zafaa Award Winners 2010". African film and Television arts.
  12. ↑ "Nadia Buari, Majid Michel & Co Nominated For African Films Festival And Academy Awards 2010". Ghanaweb. 25 September 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  13. ↑ "Seyi Law, Doris Simeon, Jaywon & More Grace TUSH Awards 2015". SecureNigeria365. 10 December 2015. Retrieved 17 September 2018.
  14. ↑ Aramide Pius. "Why my life is scandal free - Doris Simeon". nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 4 February 2011. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  15. ↑ ""My Ex-Wife Was Sleeping Around With Different Men" – Daniel Ademinokan Bombs Doris Simeon". Pulse NG. 10 December 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
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