Doris Simeon-Ademinokan
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Doris Simeon-Ademinokan, otherwise known as Doris Simeon is an award winning Yoruba
Yoruba people
The Yoruba people are one of the largest ethnic groups in West Africa. The majority of the Yoruba speak the Yoruba language...

 and English actress. Born in Lagos
Lagos
Lagos is a port and the most populous conurbation in Nigeria. With a population of 7,937,932, it is currently the third most populous city in Africa after Cairo and Kinshasa, and currently estimated to be the second fastest growing city in Africa...

, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...

 she is married to Daniel Ademinokan and has one son.

Biography

Simeon was born in Lagos, Nigeria. She is married to producer and director Daniel Ademinokan, whom she met on set. They have one son David.

Work

A Yoruba and English actress, Simeon started with a part in three episodes of the Papa Ajasco comedy series. She then had parts in Nollywood films Oloju Ede, Alakada, Ten Million Naira and Modupe Temi. She has also appeared in Eti Keta

In 2010 she starred as Da Grin
Da Grin
Oladapo Olaitan Olaonipekun, also known as Dagrin , was an award winning Nigerian rapper from Ogun, Nigeria. A film of his life entitled Ghetto Dreamz was released in April 2011.-Biography:...

's girlfriend in Ghetto Dreamz. and co-produced with her husband Omo Iya kan

Awards

  • 2008 AMAA awards
    African Movie Academy Award
    The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...

    Best Indigenous Actress Onitemi.
  • 2010 Zafaa Award Best Actress Indigenous Asiri
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