Yvonne Nelson biography: age, 2023 net worth, husband, wikipedia, movies, height

Summary of Yvonne Nelson Biography

Yvonne Nelson (born November 12, 1985) is a renowned Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, businesswoman, and philanthropist.

Before her first collaboration with Genevieve Nnaji in Nigeria in 2007, she had already appeared in about five films and landed her first major role in the movie Princess Tyra.

Since then, Yvonne Nelson has worked tirelessly to establish herself as a prominent figure in the film industry, making her mark in Nollywood.

Wiki Facts & About Data

Full Name:	Yvonne Nelson
Born:	12 November 1985 (age 37 years old)
Place of Birth:	Accra, Ghana
Nationality:	Ghanaian
Height:	1.83 m
Parents:	Mr. O. Nelson, Margaret Gaddy
Siblings:	N/A
Husband/Spouse:	Not Married
Boyfriend/Partner:	Jamie Roberts (ex.), Nasty Blaq (rumored), Tobi Bakre (ex.), Jon German (ex.), Iyanya (rumored), Ice Prince (rumored), John Dumelo (ex.), Sarkodie (ex.)
Children:	Ryn Roberts
Occupation:	Actress/TV Personality
Net Worth:	US$1 million

Early Life

Yvonne Nelson was born on November 12, 1985, in Accra, Ghana. She hails from Cape Coast, Ghana. Her parents are Mr. O. Nelson (father) and Margaret Gaddy (mother).

After attending St. Martin De Porres School in Accra, Ghana, for her early education, Yvonne Nelson continued her studies at Aggrey Memorial Senior High School in Accra.

For her tertiary education, she enrolled at Central University College in Ghana, where she obtained a bachelor's degree in human resource management.

In 2005, she participated in the prestigious Miss Ghana pageant but did not emerge as the winner.

Career

In 2000, Yvonne Nelson began attending auditions for movies in Ghana, marking the start of her acting career. She gained prominence in 2007 after her lead role in the highly successful Ghanaian film Princess Tyra. This success led her to Nigeria, where she starred in five more films, propelling her into the Nollywood industry and establishing her as a well-known personality.

Some of the films in which Yvonne Nelson has appeared include Crime to Christ, Princess Tyra, Passion of the Soul, Plan B, Tears of Womanhood, and many more, totaling nearly 100 films.

Building on her success as an actress, Yvonne Nelson ventured into film production. In 2011, she produced her first film, The Price, followed by Married the Next Year in 2012. Her productions received accolades, including the Best Picture Award at the Ghana Movie Awards and the Best Ghanaian Movie at the City Peoples Entertainment Awards in Nigeria in 2013.

In 2010, she founded the Yvonne Nelson Glaucoma Foundation to raise awareness about the chronic disease and provide support to those in need, particularly the physically challenged and the less fortunate. She has also collaborated with other Ghanaian celebrities on a charity single and video to raise awareness about life-threatening diseases.

For her contributions to the film industry and her philanthropic work, Yvonne Nelson received awards from GoWoman Magazine and Printex in 2013.

Filmography

• Princess Tyra
• Crime to Christ
• To Love and Cherish
• Tears of Womanhood
• Passion of the Soul
• The Playboy
• Girls Connection
• Golden Adventure
• Local Sense
• The Return of Beyonce
• Festival of Love
• Keep My Love
• The Black Taliban
• Fantasia
• Strength of a Man
• Love and Crises
• My Loving Heart
• Love War
• The Prince's Bride
• Heart of Men
• Save The Last Kiss
• The Game
• Material Girl
• Deadly Passion
• The Queen's Pride
• Desperate to Live
• Blood is Thick
• Yvonne's Tears

Awards & Achievements

• Won the Best Upcoming Actress at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008
• Won the Best Actress at Joy Nite FM Awards
• Won the Best Actress Ghana Movie Awards 2010
• Won the Best Ghanaian Movie at City People Awards 2013
• Won the Best Picture at Ghana Movies Awards 2013

Personal Life

There were rumors of a secret wedding, but they seem to be unfounded. Yvonne Nelson has a daughter named Ryn Roberts with her ex-boyfriend Jamie Roberts, who is a photographer from Britain.

She has also been linked to other individuals in the past, such as Nasty Blaq, Tobi Bakre, Jon German, Iyanya, Ice Prince, and John Dumelo. However, she is currently not married. She previously dated Sarkodie.

Net Worth

Yvonne Nelson's estimated net worth is around US$1 million, making her one of Ghana's richest and most influential actresses.

Social Media

• Instagram: @YvonneNelsongh
• Facebook: @ynproductionsgh
• Twitter: @yvonnenelsongh