Memry Savanhu is a Zimbabwean Nollywood actress and filmmaker. She made her debut with Distance Between (2008), and had starred in One Fine Day, On Bended Knees and '76. She is the founder of Memkay Productions, a film production outfit.
Life and education In an interview with the Nigerian Guardian Newspaper Savanhu stated she was born in Zimbabwe and revealed that she is of Zezuru ethnicity. She studied drama in London and at the New York Film Academy in Abu Dhabi, UAE studied filmmaking.
Career Savanhu had her earliest film production directed by Izu Ojukwu titled, Distance Between, in 2008 featuring Rita Dominic, Mercy Johnson, Kalu Ikeagwu and Yemi Blaq. Among her subsequent notable productions are One Fine Day, Cougars Reloaded, Catwalq and On Bended Knees. She was featured as "Eunice" in Izu Ojukwu's 2016 historical war drama, '76. Also featured were: Rita Dominic, Ramsey Nouah, Chidi Mokeme, Ibinabo Fiberesima and Daniel K. Daniel. The film had its premiere in Nigeria on November 3, 2016.
In 2014, she was nominated in the "Best Actor UK Female" category of the global Zulu African Academy Awards (ZAFAA), held in London, UK for her role in the film, Maria's Vision.
In 2015, she was nominated for the Zimbabwe International Women's Awards (ZIWA) held in Birmingham, UK in October of that year as reported by The Herald of Zimbabwe. This award is for her contribution to the Nollywood, according to Youth Village.
Filmatography Film Year Film Role Notes Ref. 2016 '76 Actress (Eunice) Drama, Romance 2015 One Fine Day Actress Drama, Romance 2014 Maria's Vision Actress (Maria) Romance, Drama 2013 On Bended Knees Actress Drama 2009 Nnenda Actress Drama 2008 Distance Between Producer Romance, Drama
Television series Year Film Role Notes Ref. 2012 - Catwalq (also Lagos Catwalk) Actress TV series, Soap opera, Drama
Accolades YearEventPrizeRecipient Result 2015 ZIWA Nollywood contribution Herself 2014 ZAFAA Best Actor UK Female Herself
Personal life Pulse Nigeria gathered that Savanhu is divorced and has two children.
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