Yvonne Nelson, born on November 12, 1985, in Accra, Ghana, is a well-known figure for her work in entertainment and charity. She is an actress, model, film producer, author, and businesswoman. Nelson has achieved a lot in different areas, becoming famous and gaining a large following on social media.

Yvonne Nelson

Early Life and Education

Yvonne Nelson was born and raised in Accra, Ghana, where she is the youngest of three siblings. Her mother comes from Cape Coast in the Central Region, while her father is from the Ga community in the Greater Accra Region. Nelson attended St. Martin De Porres School in Accra for her early education before moving to Aggrey Memorial Senior High School. She pursued tertiary education at Zenith University College and Central University, earning a degree in human resource management. In 2020, she graduated from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA) with a master's degree in International Relations and Diplomacy.

 Career

Nelson's start in the entertainment industry happened by chance. She went to watch an audition and was asked by a producer to join in. She first acted in the movies "Princess Tyra" (2007) and "Playboy" (2008). In 2011, she produced her first film, "The Price." She then made other successful movies like "Single and Married" (2012) and "House of Gold" (2013), which won awards for Best Picture at the Ghana Movie Awards and Best Ghanaian Movie at the 2013 City People Entertainment Awards.

In 2018, Nelson created the TV show "Heels and Sneakers." The show is about young adults dealing with challenges in their search for happiness, education, jobs, and marriage. The show has completed two seasons.

Husband and Children

Yvonne Nelson gave birth to a daughter, Ryn Roberts, on October 29, 2017, with her ex-boyfriend, Jamie Roberts. Nelson kept her pregnancy private until announcing her daughter's birth through a WOW Magazine cover story.

Awards and Nominations

Nelson's talent and hard work have earned her many awards and nominations, including:

- 2008: Nominated for Best Upcoming Actress at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards for "Princess Tyra."

- 2009: Won Stars Best Actress at the Joy Nite Fm Awards.

- 2010: Won Favorite Actress at the Ghana Movie Awards and was nominated for Best Supporting Actress for "The Game."

- 2011: Won Best Ghanaian Actress at the City People Awards.

- 2012: Won Best Picture at the Ghana Movie Awards for "Single & Married."

- 2013: Won Fans Favorite Actress at the Glitz Magazine Awards.

- 2014: Nominated for Best Actress - Leading Role at the Ghana Movie Awards for "Bachelors."

- 2015: Won Best Actress - Leading Role at the Ghana Movie Awards for "If Tomorrow Never Comes."

- 2018: Won Best Actress at the Ghana Movie Awards for "Jungle Justice."

Filmography 

1. Tripping

2. Kotoka

3. Fifty Fifty

4. The Men We Love

5. The Crazy Stupid Lover

6. Fix Us

7. Jungle Justice

8. Sin City

9. In My Country

10. Swings

11. In April

12. Refugees

13. If Tomorrow Never Comes

14. Road to Redemption

15. Any Other Monday

16. She Prayed

17. Don't Cry for Me

18. Separate Lives

19. Folly

20. Blood Line

21. Don't Play That Game

22. Single, Married and Complicated

23. Sisters at War

24. Gold Diggin

25. Bachelors

26. End of the Will 2

27. End of the Will

28. The Will 2

29. The Will

30. One Night in Vegas

31. The Price

32. House of Gold

33. Crime Suspect

34. Trapped in the Game

Philanthropy

In 2010, Nelson founded the Yvonne Nelson Glaucoma Foundation to raise awareness about the disease. Her efforts in this area earned her recognition from GoWoman Magazine and Printex. She has also been involved in several charitable activities, including recording an all-star charity single and producing a video to educate the public about glaucoma.

 Campaigns and Activism

Nelson has been a vocal advocate for social and political issues in Ghana. In 2015, she led the #DumsorMustStop campaign, a protest against the energy crisis in the country. She continues to use her influence to address political issues and has expressed interest in potentially running for political office in the future.

Net Worth

Yvonne Nelson's net worth is estimated to be in the range of $950,000 to 1$ million, derived from her successful acting career, film production ventures, endorsements, and entrepreneurial activities.

Social Media

Nelson is very active on social media, especially on Instagram, where she has over 7.5 million followers. You can follow her @yvonnenelsong.