She was born on April 21, 1970, in Ediba, Abi Local Government Area, Cross River state, to a British dad and Nigerian mum. After having her secondary education at Edanafa Secondary Commercial School, Ediba, the actress proceeded to the University of Lagos to study Mass Communication.
While in search of a job to raise money for her tuition fee, she came upon acting. In 1997, Shan George debuted in the Nollywood movie ‘Thorns of Rose’. Before that, she had appeared in ‘Winds of Destiny’, a 1997 soap opera. While in her final year at the university, she produced her debut movie ‘All for Winnie’.
Some of the movie she has appeared in include; Outkast, Itohan, Tim ba t’aiye wa, Computer Girls, Masterstroke, Deadly Desire, More than Gold, Hidden Treasure, Welcome to Nollywood (Documentary), Connected Firm, A Can of Worms, The Wages, The State, In My Country, The Revenge of Labista, No Chance and many more.
As a musician, she dropped her debut studio album ‘Dance’ in 2010. The album got positive reviews from music critics.
AWARDS
2019 – Anneozeng Ogozi Aid Foundation, Award Recipient
2019 – Don Dollar Entertainment, Actor of the Week
2019 – Calabar Entertainment Conference, Award Recipient
2014 – Cross River Nollywood Awards, Movie of the Year
2014 – Cross River Nollywood Awards, Best Director of the Year
2014 – Cross River Nollywood Awards, Best Producer of the Year
Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards (GIAMA), Best Actress Award
Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA), Best Actress in Nigeria
Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), Most Acclaimed Actress in Nigeria
PERSONAL LIFE
Shan George had her first marriage when she was just 16. She presently has two children from broken marriages.
As a musician, Shan George dropped her debut studio album ‘Dance’ in 2010
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Popular Nollywood actress and filmmaker, Shan George has taken to her Instagram page to advise ...
Actress Shan George has chimed in on the topic of how many of her junior colleagues can afford to li...
Actress Shan George has shared her excitement after her children gifted her a Mercedes Benz for...
Actress Iheme Nancy has also stated that actor Hank Anuku's mental health is deteriorating. I...
Actress Adanma Luke has criticized her senior colleague Shan George for allegedly covering up H...
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Actress Halima Abubakar has slammed Linda Ikeji over posting about her on her blog. Halima A...
Actress Shan George has acknowledged having feelings for MC Oluomo, the former leader of NURTW. T...
Actress Shan George has expressed concern over actress Halima Abubakar's outburst on s...
Actress Halima Abubakar has dragged her colleague Shan George once again over a chat with Apostle Jo...
Actress Shan George has bashed the Nigeria Police Force's decision to dismiss anyone f...
Actress Shan George has reacted to Yul Edochie's post in the Apostle Suleman-Nollywood actr...
Actress Queen Nwokoye has reacted to her alleged affair with Omega Fire Ministries Worldwide Pr...
Actress Shan George took to Instagram on Tuesday to discuss why marriages will continue to brea...
Shan George has criticized certain Nigerian celebs for being hesitant to show their colleagues affec...
Actress Shan George has addressed hypocrites who advise people to leave their marriage that is not w...
Veteran actress Shan George has warned against including her on any actor's class list. ...
Actress Shan George has slammed people who bleach their skin. It's unclear whether the actres...
Shan George claims that her son's lack of success in the music industry is due to his poverty. ...
