Yvonne Nelson Biography

Yvonne Nelson (Born November 12, 1985) in Accra Ghana. She is a Ghanaian model, film producer, actress, model, and entrepreneur. Yvonne has starred in several movies which include, House of Gold (2013), Swings, and Any other Monday. Yvonne Nelson has won several awards including the 2018 Best Actress at the Ghana Movie Awards

Early Life and Education

Yvonne Nelson was born in Accra, Ghana, to Mr. Oko Nelson and Mrs. Margaret Gaddy. She is a child of the Ga people and the Fante people. Yvonne obtained her primary school education at St. Martin’s De Porres School in Accra, Ghana. And she later went to Aggrey Memorial Senior High School.

She received her tertiary education at Central University College, where she did a degree course in human resources management. She graduated from the Ghana University of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a Master’s Degree in International Relations and Diplomacy in the year(2020).

Career

Yvonne Nelson became popular after she won the beauty pageant in high school. She began her career when she went to her favorite place to watch an audition, and the producer ended up telling her to perform, but she rejected the offer. She decided to pursue her acting career after she was formally introduced to the business in the movie titled “Princess Tyra,” where she played her first role as an actress. After successfully starting in about six movies, she traveled to Nigeria to shoot her first collaboration with Genevieve Nnaji in the year 2007. She has become a superstar in the Nigerian movie industry after starring in various movies in Nigeria.

In 2011, Yvonne delved into movie production with her first movie, “The Prices,” starring Majid Michel, and Frank Rajah. She has subsequently produced other movies like “Single and Married” (2012), In 2013, she produced “House of Gold,” a Ghanaian-Nigerian comedy film, directed by Pascal Amanfo, featuring popular actors such as Omawumi Megbele, Mercy Chinwo, and Ice Prince Zamani. She also released “Fantasia“, “Folly“, and “Fix Up” in 2019.

Yvonne Nelson has worked with many popular actors and actresses across the globe including Nollywood actress and gospel singer Mercy Chinwo, Alexandra Amon, Nigeria Musician Ice prince, and many more

Aside from acting, Ynovve also engaged in other stuff, like a fashion shop called “YN’s Closet, a Hairline.” Her YN’s closet is stocked with the latest designer wear, “and many more.”

Campaign

She led a peaceful vigil called “DumsorMustStop” together with other celebrities to fight against the energy crisis in her country on May 16, 2015. She is known to be very vocal lately about political issues in the country.

She laminates the lack of development and unemployment in Ghana since the county attained independence in 1957.

Philanthropy

In the year 2010, Yvonne founded the Yvonne Nelson Foundation, which helps to create awareness about the disease. She was supported by other Ghanaian celebrities, and she also shot a video to educate people. It was also supported by the Elson Foundation.

Recognition

Yvonne is the first Ghanaian actress to have acted in Ivory Coast when the three nations-Nigeria, Ghana and Ivory Coast-First collaborate. And she was awarded a special award at the “MTN” Heroes of change in recognition of her charity work in fighting glaucoma. She was crowned the winner of “Miss Photogenic” and two others Awards.

Personal Life

Yvonne was abandoned by her biological father when she was still a child, and her single mother single-handedly raised her. She always celebrates Mother’s Day, but she didn’t celebrate Father’s Day because her mother has been her hero since she was a teenager. On October 29, 2019, Yvonne Nelson and her ex, Jamie Robert, welcomed their baby girl, Ryn Roberts. And ever since she gave birth, she has kept her relationship life private.

Filmography

• Love war
• Plan B
• Pool Party
• The Game
• Deadly Pot
• Folly
• Heart of Men
• In April
• Local Sense
• Doctor May
• Classic Love
• Diary of a Player
• Girls Connection
• Material Girl
• Obsession
• Passion of the Soul
• Love and Crises
• Blood Is Thick
• If Tomorrow Never Comes
• Festival of Love
• Any Other Monday
• Crime to Christ
• Local Sense
• Doctor May
• Blood Is Thick
• Festival of Love
• Any Other Monday
• Crime to Christ
• Classic Love
• Diary of a Player
• Girls Connection
• Material Girl
• Obsession
• Passion of the Soul
• Love and Crises
• If Tomorrow Never Comes
• Gold Diggin
• Losing You
• Golden Adventure
• The Mistress
• My Cash Adventure
• My loving Hearth
• Who am I
• Threesome
• Refugees
• The Queen’s pride
• Strength of a Man
• To love and Cherish
• Yvonne’s tears
• Keep my Love
• The prices
• Tears of Womanhood

Award

Year	Award	Category	Result
2008	4th Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Upcoming Actress	Nominated
2009	Joy Nite Fm Awards	Stars Best Actress	Won
2010	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress – Supporting Role	Nominated
		Favorite Actress	Won
2010	Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Supporting Actress	Nominated
2011	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress – Supporting Role	Nominated
	City People Awards	Best Ghanaian Actress	Won
2012	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
		Best Picture-Africa Collaboration	Nominated
		Best Picture	Won
2013	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
		Glitz Magazine Fans Favorite Actress	Won
2013	City People Entertainment Awards	Hottest Ghanaian Actress in Nollywood	Won
2014	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress – Leading Role	Nominated
2015	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress – Leading Role	Won
		Best Picture	Nominated
		Favorite Actress	Nominated
	Glitz Style Awards	Most Stylish Movie Star	Won
2016	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress	Nominated
2018	Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress	Won

Yvonne Net Worth

Yvonne is one of the richest and most influential actresses in Ghana. Her Net Worth was estimated at US$1 million.

Social Media Handle

• Instagram @yvonnenelsongh
• Twitter @yvonnenelsongh