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Nigerian actress Wendy Lawal is a true testament to the power of perseverance and hard work in the entertainment industry. With her talent and dedication, she has gained critical acclaim and a sizeable following both in Nigeria and internationally. In this article, we take a closer look at her career, personal life, awards and nominations, as well as her net worth in different currencies.
Career
Wendy Lawal started her acting career in 2012 when she featured in the movie “Cobra” produced by Yinka Ogun. She later went on to feature in other Nollywood movies such as “Desperate Housegirls,” “Lagos Cougars,” “Jenifa’s Diary” and “Living in Bondage: Breaking Free.”
She has also dabbled in production, having worked as associate producer in the hit TV series “Hustle” produced by Ara Thunder. She has also produced her own movies, including “Code Defiled”, which was released in 2020, and “King Invincible.”
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Cobra | Unknown |
| 2013 | Desperate Housegirls | Kemi |
| 2014 | Lagos Cougars | Raji |
| 2015-2020 | Jenifa’s Diary (TV series) | Omo |
| 2019 | Living in Bondage: Breaking Free | Albert’s Wife |
Some of her movies and TV shows are available on YouTube, where she has garnered thousands of views and subscribers.
Personal Life
Wendy Lawal is a private person but has disclosed that she is married with children. She is also a graduate of Computer Science from Olabisi Onabanjo University in Ogun State, Nigeria.
She is known to be an automobile enthusiast and owns a Mercedes-Benz GLE 350.
Her net worth is estimated to be around $500,000, which is equivalent to approximately ₦193,500,000 in Nigerian Naira, ₵668,000 in Canadian Dollar, ₵14,155 in Ghana Cedi, ₹38,000,000 in India Rupee, €430,000 in Euro, ₣79,000,000 in Ugandan Shilling and R9,000,000 in South African Rand.
Awards and Nominations
Wendy Lawal has been nominated for several awards for her acting performances. These include:
- Best Supporting Actress in a Drama at the 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for her role in “Desperate Housegirls.”
- Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for her role in “Before 30.”
- Best Actress in a Leading Role (English) at the 2021 City People Entertainment Awards for her role in “Code Defiled.”
Overall, Wendy Lawal is a talented and accomplished actress, producer, and entrepreneur who has made notable contributions to the Nigerian entertainment industry.