Keira Hewatch ( ; born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, singer, songwriter and writer, best known for her role as Keche in the movie Two Brides and a Baby, as well as her role as Peace Nwosu in the television series Lekki Wives."So Much More Drama as 'Lekki Wives' Returns with Season 3 - Watch the BTS!", Bellanaija.com, 2 February 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016. Hewatch won the Best of Nollywood award (BON) for Best Breakout Performance in 2011 and has been nominated twice for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA).
Early life and background Hewatch was born in Calabar, Cross River State. Her mother, Elizabeth Hewatch who passed away in 2021 was a teacher with the police force, raised her as a single parent."Keira Hewatch: 5 Things You Probably Don't Know About 'Lekki Wives' Actress", Pulse.ng, 9 November 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016. Her mother was transferred to Minna, Niger State to teach in the Police secondary school and took 11 year old Hewatch with her. Hewatch's family relocated to Ghana in 2005, where she was enrolled in the Graduate School of Management Studies to study Travel and Tourism and Hospitality Management. In 2006, on completing her certification exams, Hewatch decided to pursue her passion for acting.
She spent another year in Ghana trying to break into the entertainment industry to no avail, as most of the roles involved speaking the local dialect. In 2007, she returned to Nigeria, to continue pursuing her passion for acting."Why I'm still single - Keira Hewatch", Topcelebritiesng.com, Nigeria, 25 February 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
Career Bearing a semblance to fellow Nollywood actress, Mercy Johnson; the acting skills of both are described as being similar."I am not like Mercy Johnson", Nigerianfilms.com, Nigeria, 2 December 2011. Retrieved on 4 January 2016."Actress Keira Hewatch Opens Up on Controversial Story Involving Her and Mercy Johnson", Informationng.com, Nigeria, 20 October 2015. Retrieved on 4 January 2016. she claimed that sometimes she gets insulted due to her semblance to Mercy Johnson. Hewatch's first break came in the television series Cross Roads produced by Emeka Ossai. In 2010 she starred as the lead, starring alongside Desmond Elliot, in the first but adjudged failed science fiction/futuristic film, Kajola,"So 2059! Nigerian Cinema goes Sci-Fi as futuristic movie KAJOLA gets set to premiere in July", Bellanaija.com, Nigeria, 29 June 2010. Retrieved on 4 January 2016. directed by Niyi Akinmolayan. The film was not well received in Nigerian cinemas.
In 2011, she went on to star as ‘Keche’ the lead role, in Two Brides and a Baby alongside OC Ukeje, Stella Damasus-Aboderin, Chelsea Eze and Okey Uzoeshi. Hewatch attributes her flair for acting to having come from being inspired by the children of The Sound of Music after watching it for the first time at the age of 5.
In 2012, she was nominated as the best new actress for the Golden Icon Academy Awards (GIAMA)."My journey has been satisfying, frustrating… – Keira Hewatch", Vanguardngr.com, Nigeria, 14 March 2014. Retrieved on 4 January 2016.
She works with a charity organization, ‘The wings of love foundation’, which focuses on helping widows, orphans and young people getting off the streets and building a life for themselves.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes 2010 Kajola Police Chief Yetunde with Desmond Elliot 2011 Two Brides and a Baby Ketche with Stella Damasus-Aboderin 2012 Lekki Wives Season 1 Peace Nwosu TV series with Kiki Omeili 2013 In The Music Ihuoma Ugu with Omawumi, Chelsea Eze Murder at Prime Suites Agent Hauwa Uthman with Joseph Benjamin (actor), Chelsea Eze Lies Men Tell Jackie with Uche Jombo, Desmond Elliot 2014 Lekki Wives Season 2 Peace Nwosu with Kiki Omeili After The Proposal Lisa with Uche Jombo The Perfect Plan Beatrice with Ini Edo, Joseph Benjamin (actor) Couples Game Lina Dike with Seun Akindele 2015 Lekki Wives Season 3 Peace Nwosu with Kiki Omeili In The Name of Trust Joy Omorogbe with IK Ogbonna, Deyemi Okanlawon Fifty Kate 2022 The Anomalous Dr. Oluchi Ikenna with Clem Ohameze2023She's Having A BabyMercywith Jacob Achihim2024Taken too FarJumokeDrama2024Downright FondnessAbigailwith Ray Emodi2024We Are FamilyEbereTV Series 8 episodes
See also List of Nigerian actors
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