Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda is a Nigerian actress. She was born on the 13th of September in Ikwerre  River State, Southern region of Nigeria. She is the first born in a family of 4 daughters and 2 sons. She had her primary and secondary education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, and also studied Theater Arts at the University of Port Harcourt. She began her professional movie career in 1996 when she was featured in "Pregnant Virgin".

Monalisa was married to Segun Dejo Richards and their marriage crashed few years after their wedding. The couple have one daughter together, her name is Tamar - Lily and she is living with her mother Monalisa.

Monalisa Chinda is the founder of Arise Monalisa Foundation (AMF) which is aimed at reaching out to the less-privileged and special people in the society. She is also a Globacom and UN Ambassador.

Monalisa Chinda has received several awards for her roles in several movies, including 2011 ZAFAA Awards for the Best Actress in Comedy Series, and City People Face of Nollywood Award, 2011.

Her Twitter account is: Monalisa Chinda @Monalisacode

Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda

Ini Edo (Monalisa Chinda's friend and co-star) with Monalisa Chinda's daughter Tamar - Lily.

Monalisa Chinda and her daughter Tamar - Lily, 2009

Monalisa Chinda's daughter, Tamar - Lily.

Monalisa Chinda's daughter, Tamar - Lily.

Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda

Monalisa Chinda

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Monalisa Chinda on her Birthday Party on 13th September, 2012 with colleagues in the entertainment industry, family members and friends.

Monalisa Chinda's daughter's 5th Birthday Party on 13th February, 2013.

Monalisa Chinda with her daughter, Tamar - Lily.

Genevieve Nnaji dancing with other guests

Genevieve Nnaji with other guests

Oge Okoye 

Genevieve Nnaji with Monalisa Chinda's daughter, Tamar - Lily.

Oge Okoye with Tamar - Lily.

Ramsey Nouah arriving at the party with his children

Monalisa Chinda donating provisions and other household items that are needed by the students at the Patrick Speech & Languages School in Lagos, Nigeria, September 2011.