Doris Simeon

Doris Simeon
Born
Doris Simeon

(1979-07-22) 22 July 1979 (age 45)
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
  • Perosoko (2003) as Rose
  • Ago kan oru (2003) as Sade
  • Ten Million Naira
  • Alakada
  • Asiri
  • Omo Pupa (2008)
  • Modupe Temi[8] (2008) as Omolara
  • Arewa ejo (2009)
  • Iseju Marun
  • Omo Iya Kan (2009) as Oluwaseyi
  • Ghetto Dreams
  • Gucci Girls (2012) as Tunmininu
  • Silence (2016)
  • Owo Ago (2017) as Bukola's Friend
  • Hannatu (2018)
  • True Betrayal (2019) as Lade
  • Dear Husband (2019) as Funmilola
  • ILU America (2019) as Stacy
  • Abosede (2022) as Flaky

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



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References

  1. ^ "Doris Simeon Looking Fabulous at 40 - NollyWood Insider". 23 July 2019. Archived from the original on 4 March 2022. Retrieved 4 March 2022.
  2. ^ "Doris Simeon floats beauty parlor". Vanguard News. 13 December 2013. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Rise and rise of screen diva, Doris Simeon". The Guardian. Nigeria. 27 July 2019. Archived from the original on 20 April 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2021.
  4. ^ a b 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. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  7. ^ "My Experience As Dagrin's Girlfriend - Doris Simon". allafrica.com. 4 March 2011. Archived from the original on 19 October 2012. 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.[permanent dead link‍]
  9. ^ "Doris Simeon renews contract with Glaxosmith". Latest Nigeria News, Nigerian Newspapers, Politics. 10 July 2015. Archived from the original on 21 November 2021. Retrieved 6 April 2021.
  10. ^ a b "My wife is sexy says Ademinokan". Vanguard. 5 September 2009. Archived from the original on 5 November 2010. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  11. ^ "Zafaa Award Winners 2010". African film and Television arts. Archived from the original on 4 March 2016. Retrieved 26 March 2011.
  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. Archived from the original on 17 September 2018. 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. Archived from the original on 7 May 2018. Retrieved 6 May 2018.