Franca Brown Biography, Age, Career, Spouse, Net Worth

Who is Franca Brown?

Franca Obianuju listen (born May 17th, 1967) is a Nigerian actress and film producer who was the recipient of the City People Movie Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.

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Franca Brown Biography

Franca Obianuju Brown (born 17 May 1967) is a veteran of Nollywood, an actress as well as a producer, an interior decorator as well as lawyer, entrepreneur, and TV personality.

Her most famous role is her part in the role of ” Mama Efe” in a well-known soap opera on television called ” Behind the Clouds” which was made in the latter part of the 1980s. Also, she is credited with performing in television soap operas like ” Behind the Buka” and ” River Between,” which later earned the actress honor at NIFEST in the latter part of the 1980s.

Franca Brown is known to many cinephiles for her role as an evil stepmother in movies. She was awarded the City People Movie Special Recognition Award in the year 2016 at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Franca Brown Early Life

Franca Brown was born on the 17th of May, 1967. She was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, located in southeast Nigeria.

Her father passed away at an early age and was placed under the care of her aunt Eddy Brown and his wife who coached and groomed her up until the time that she graduated from school.

Her uncle Eddy Brown and his wife were lawyers as well as active legal practitioners. In an interview with the media, she revealed that her father passed away from an attack on the heart in her early years.

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Franca Brown Education

Franca Brown started her education in St. Mary’s Primary School in Onitsha, Anambra State. She relocated to Abia State in Abia State, where she finished her primary education at St. Maria’s Primary School, which is located in Aba, and received the First School Leaving Certificate.

For her secondary schooling, Franca Brown relocated from Niger State, located in Northern Nigeria, to Federal Government Girls College in New Bussa, Niger State where she earned the West African Senior School Certificate.

In addition, as a way to earn a B.Sc. Degree, Franca Brown was accepted into the Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, Kaduna State and was accepted, and later received a bachelor’s degree in Law.

Then, she pursued a third degree and was accepted at the University of Jos in Plateau State, where she was accepted, and later received a Bachelor’s degree in Theater Arts as well as a Master’s Degree in Law.

Franca Brown Career

Franca Brown‘s acting career gained recognition due to her appearance in the TV show ” Behind The Clouds” even though she did make two cameo appearances. Prior to her appearance on ” Behind The Clouds” which was a television soap opera, however, she was unable to make a name for herself as a leading actress in the Nigerian film industry, and she performed in a variety of roles, mostly in stage plays of short duration.

In one of the stage plays, dubbed “Swam Karagbe”, written by Iyorchia Ayu, three Nigerian talent scouts, specifically Peter Igho, Matt Dadzie, and Ene Oloja, were part of the audience looking for fresh talent to be featured in the TV series.

After the stage production was over, Franca Brown said in an interview that she had been approached by three talent scouts, and requested to participate in the audition. This she was able to do. She was offered the role in the role of Mama Nosa in a soap opera titled ” Behind The Clouds“.

Franca Brown is also a film director and producer. She also made and directed a film named ” Women At Large,” where she was also a part of the film.

She is among the early pioneers of the Nigerian film business (Nollywood) and has contributed significantly to the expansion of Nollywood in Nigeria. She entered the Nigerian film business (Nollywood) during the latter half of the 80s in the late 80s when Nollywood was in its stage of development and has appeared in a variety of Nollywood films since then.

Franca Brown is also a Nollywood film producer who has produced a number of Nollywood films in Nigeria. In addition to the movie industry, Franca Brown is also involved in various other business ventures like contract work, purchasing and selling as well as interior decoration.

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Franca Brown Filmography

• Plane Crash (2008)
• Women At Large (2007)
• Cross Of Agony (2006)
• Deep Bondage (2006)
• Desperate Women (2006)
• Leap Of Faith (2006)
• Serpent In Paradise (2006)
• Clash Of Destiny (2005)
• Endless Passion (2005)
• My Sister’s Act (2005)
• Discord (2004)
• Mothers-In-Law (2004)
• Sunrise (2002)
• Tears & Sorrows (2002)
• Valentino (2002)
• My Good Will (2001)
• The Price (1999)
• Obstacles (1998)

Franca Brown Awards & Nominations

Franca Brown is an established actress who has won many awards for her dedication and talent. For her career in acting, she’s been awarded numerous awards, among them:

• Best Actress in a Leading at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
• Best Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
• Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards
• Best Outstanding Actress in Nigeria at the Best of Nollywood Awards
• In 2016 Franca was presented with her City People Movie Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Franca Brown Personal Life

At 55 years of age 55, Franca Brown is still an attractive woman. She is among the few Nigerian actresses that usually portray the role of mom in Nollywood films. She’s highly regarded.

Franca Brown Spouse

Today, Nollywood veteran and iconic actress Franca Brown is in the process of getting married to anyone. The interior decorator has been unmarried for the majority of her adult life. She has one daughter.

Franca Brown was the victim of an arson assault committed by her domestic workers at her home in the latter part of 2016. The incident is being investigated by the police and the actress is now secure.

Franca Brown Net Worth

Franca Brown is among Nigeria’s most popular actresses and has an estimated fortune of $500,000.

She makes a substantial portion of her money from her profession as an actress professional, interior decorator, producer lawyer, and business owner.

Franca Brown Social Media

Franca Brown is a pro at having an enjoyable time during her spare time. She has shared photos and tweets about her leisure activities with her fans and, occasionally, posts her latest productions.

The famous actress is on Instagram with more than 194 followers. Her Twitter account is not yet been verified.

• Instagram: @brown_franca
• Facebook: Franca Brown

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