Godliver Gordian

Godliver Gordian
NationalityTanzanian
OccupationActress
Known for
Awards

Godliver Gordian is a Tanzanian actress.[1] She is a part of the New York-based humanitarian organization, Global Medical Relief Fund, and has helped albino graduates find jobs by speaking to employers on their behalf, irrespective of the fears associated with albinos in Tanzania.[2]

Career

Gordian was starred in a Jordan Riber 2012 half-hour Swahili language TV Series titled, Siri ya Mtungi, in which she played the role of "Cheusi". The film also featured the likes of Beatrice Taisamo, Yvonne Cherrie and others.[3][4]

In 2015, she acted the leading role in a Tanzanian drama film by Chande Omar titled, Aisha.[5][6]

In 2016, she was nominated for The African Film and Arts Festival (TAFF) awards in the Best Actress category, for her role in the film, Aisha.[1] For the same role and film, she was nominated for the Azam Bongo Movie Awards in the Best Actress category at the 2016 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF),[7][8] which she won.[9]

She was also featured in the 2016 comedy-drama film by Seko Shamte titled, Homecoming.[10][11]

She was the casting director in the 2017 multi-award-winning Tanzanian Swahili language drama film by Amil Shivji titled, T-JUNCTION, starring: Magdalena Christopher, Hawa Alisa (Hawa Ally), Cojack Chilo.[12][13]

In 2018, she was starred in Jordan Riber's Swahili language drama film, Bahasha (The Envelope), in which she played the role of Hidaya. Other featured stars include Ayoub Bombwe and Godliver Gordian.[14][15]

She also featured in Seko Shamte's Binti, a Tanzanian drama film slated to be released in 2021. She played the role of "Rose".[16]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2023 Jasiri Rose Ambani Short film
2021 Binti Actress (Rose) Drama
2018 Bahasha (The Envelope) Actress (Zawadi) Drama
2017 T-Junction Casting director Drama
2016 Homecoming Actress Comedy drama
2015 Aisha Actress (Aisha) Drama
2012 Siri ya Mtungi Actress (Cheusi) Short TV series; Drama

Accolades

Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2016 The African Film Festival Best Actress Aisha Nominated
Zanzibar International Film Festival Won
2021 Tanzania Film Festival Awards Jua Kali Won

References

  1. ^ a b "NOMINEES AND TAFFESTS". TAFF. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  2. ^ Ager, Susan. "For Them, Being Pale Can Bring Scorn, Threats, and Worse". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  3. ^ Siri Ya Mtungi. Worldcat. OCLC 1019443274. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  4. ^ "Siri ya Mtungi full cast". IMDb. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  5. ^ "Aisha (Tanzania)". Evas Guide. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  6. ^ "Aisha". SPLA. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  7. ^ "Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2016 | 19th edition". Africultures. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  8. ^ "Zanzibar International Film Festival 2016 Award Winners". CinéEqual. July 20, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  9. ^ "East African Films Dominate ZIFF 2016 Awards". Film Contact. July 19, 2016. Archived from the original on November 13, 2021. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  10. ^ "Homecoming (2016)". Dream13Media. January 29, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  11. ^ "Homecoming (1) (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  12. ^ "T-Junction". Kijiweni Productions. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
  13. ^ "T-Junction". SPLA. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
  14. ^ "Bahasha (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  15. ^ Riber, Jordan. "BAHASHA". Toronto International Black Film Festival. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
  16. ^ "Binti (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved November 10, 2020.