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Tana Adelana
Birth nameChristaina Nkem Adelana
Born (1984-12-24) 24 December 1984 (age 39)
Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria
Occupation(s)actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur

Christaina Nkem Adelana popularly known as Tana Adelana was (born in December 24, 1984)[1]. She is an amazing award winning Nollywood actress, producer, model, TV presenter and an entrepreneur.The Winner of the Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People’s Movie Awards 2017, [2] the 2011 winner of the on Air personality of the year(TV) at the future Awards[3], and the 2005 Grind Awards winner[4]. She is of Igbo birthplace, her family name is "Egbo[5]

Early life

Tana was born into a traditional catholic royal family home in the 80’s. The last in a family of ten. Tana Adelana attended Treasure Land Nursery and Primary school, Surulere for her primary education and St. Francis Catholic Secondary School in Idimu, Lagos. An Igbo girl from Nara Unateze in Nkanu East LGA of Enugu State.[6]

Education

Tana graduated from university of Lagos in Nigeria where she obtained a B.Sc. in Urban and Regional Planning. There after a diploma certificate in make up and style from the make up  art school London (south African campus). She later attended the Metropolitan School of Business and Management United Kingdom and earned a special executive masters certificate in Leadership and Management from the Metropolitan.[7]

Career

Tana came into spotlight as an OAP after auditioning for MTN Y’Hello TV Show in 2002. She is also the first Nigerian on Channel O as  TV Presenter[8] made her introduction in acting in TV series, Disclosure. She started her firm production, Tana Adelana Productions in July 2013.[9] One of her movies titled Quick Sand,[10] highlights Ufuoma Ejenobor, Chelsea Eze, Wale Macaulay, Anthony Monjaro, Femi Jacobs and a large group of other excellent performing artists.

She has likewise worked with enormous brands like MTN Y’hello TV Show, MNet’s ‘Let’s Dance’, LG Karaoke Mega Star Show, Coca Cola FC TV Show, Zain Naira Rain Promo, and Big Brother Africa. In this exclusive chat with BN Editorial Assistant,

Awards and Nominations

The 2011 winner of the on Air personality of the year(TV) at the future Awards[11]   [12]

2005 Grind Awards winner[13]

The Best Supporting Actress Category of CITY People’s Movie Awards 2017[14]

Filmography

Mr. and Mrs. Revolution (2017)[15]

Body Language (2017)[16]

Baby daddy (2017)[17]

Single And Married (2016)[18]

Two brides and a baby (2011)[19]

Purple Heart Displaced

Champagne (2014)[20]

References

  1. ^ "Who Is Tana Adelana? |Tana Adelana Biography| Tana Adelana Profile| Tana Adelana History| Meet Nollywood Actress Christiana Nkem Adelana Popularly known as Tania – Daily Media Nigeria". dailymedia.com.ng. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  2. ^ "TANA ADELANA WINS CITY PEOPLE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2017 - Glance Online". Glance Online. 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  3. ^ "The Future Awards 2009 Winners". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  4. ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  5. ^ Pulse Nigeria (2015-07-07), Full interview: Chat with Nollywood Actress Tana Adelana - Pulse TV One On One, retrieved 2018-08-08
  6. ^ "Tana Adelana". www.manpower.com.ng. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  7. ^ "Tana Adelana Biography: Profile, Age & Pictures - 360dopes". 360dopes. 2018-02-13. Retrieved 2018-09-22.
  8. ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  9. ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  10. ^ AfrinollyMeets (2013-07-04), 'Quick Sand' TV Series - Behind The Scenes, retrieved 2018-08-08
  11. ^ "The Future Awards 2009 Winners". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  12. ^ "TFAA 2011 Winners List - The Future Awards Africa". The Future Awards Africa. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  13. ^ "Wife, Mum, TV Host, VJ...The List Goes On - Tana Adelana tells BN how she does it! - BellaNaija". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  14. ^ "TANA ADELANA WINS CITY PEOPLE AWARD FOR BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS OF 2017 - Glance Online". Glance Online. 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2018-08-09.
  15. ^ FP. "Mr. and Mrs. Revolution | Review & Trailer | Fried Plantains". Fried Plaintains. Retrieved 2018-08-08.
  16. ^ Royal Arts Academy TV (2017-09-08), BODY LANGUAGE TEASER LATEST 2017 MOVIE, retrieved 2018-08-08
  17. ^ IROKOTV Nigerian Movies 2017 - Best of Nollywood [#6], retrieved 2018-08-08
  18. ^ Nollywood5ive - Youtube Movies (2016-12-09), Single And Married - New Nollywood Movies, retrieved 2018-08-08{{citation}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
  19. ^ Adenike O. Adebayo (2013-09-26), "Two Brides And A Baby" Nollywood Nigerian Movie Review, retrieved 2018-08-08
  20. ^ irokotv | NOLLYWOOD (2015-08-07), Champagne - Latest 2015 Nigerian Nollywood Drama Movie (English Full HD), retrieved 2018-08-08