Joyce Kalu is a renowned Nollywood actress, producer, a successful entrepreneur and a rare philanthropist. She was born on the 25th of September, 1970 in Ohafia, Abia State in South Eastern part of Nigeria.
Educational Background
Joyce Kalu had her primary and secondary school in Abia State. After her successful primary and secondary certificates respectively, she went further to have a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts in the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria. Since graduation, she has been very active in the Nollywood movie industry.
Her Career
Joyce Kalu kick-started her movie acting in 2005 precisely and rose to the acting fame after featuring in Nollywood blockbuster movie “Take Me Home”. Since then, she has remained popular, hard work featuring in different blockbuster movie in Nigeria.
Joyce’s talents and wealth of experience in acting has been described by many as a strong pillar and shaker in the Nollywood industry. Today, she has over 200 movies to her credit including Corporate Mama, Palace of Sorrow, Marry Who You Love, Take Me Home, Crippled Kingdom and several others too numerous to mention here. She takes lead role of Royal Queen, Mother and Housewife which she has demonstrated that she is gifted.
Joyce Kalu apart from her huge success in entertainment industry, has made tremendous impact in charity works and philanthropy. This rare gesture has earned her the prestigious traditional chieftaincy title the ‘Apunawu 1 of Ohafia Community in Abia State, her home town in the year 2016 by the magnanimous Traditional Ruler of the town. Today, she is humbly addressed as Chief Mrs. Joyce Kalu.
Awards
Like any other celebrities, Joyce is a proud recipient of several prestigious awards including:
• Best actress in Nigeria at the African Movie Academy Awards.
• Best actress in a leading role at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
• Most prominent actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.
• Most promising Act of Nollywood movie Awards and many others and nominations.
Personal Life
This beautiful, elegant and highly talented woman is happily married and the union is blessed with fine children.
Her Net Worth
Joyce Kalu is rated one of the richest, most gifted, most talented and most influential Nollywood artistes in Nigeria with a net worth of about $600,000 dollars.