Liz Benson is a Nigerian actress, television personality, and philanthropist. She was born on April 29, 1966, in Etinawa, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She began acting when she was 5 years old and attended Sylvania State College in the United States of America, where she got a degree in Dramatic Arts.
Benson rose to prominence in the early 1990s with her roles in the television soap opera Fortunes and the hit film Glamour Girls. She quickly became one of the most popular and successful actresses in Nigeria, and her films were widely watched across Africa.
In 1996, Benson suddenly quit acting to focus on her family and her Christian faith. She returned to acting in 2009, but only in roles that she felt were consistent with her faith. She has since starred in several successful films and television shows, including Dry, Changing Tides, and Mama.
Benson is also a successful businesswoman and philanthropist. She owns a clothing line and a jewelry line, and she is the founder of the Liz Benson Foundation, which provides support to orphans and widows.
Benson is a role model for many Nigerians and Africans. She is known for her beauty, her talent, and her strong Christian faith. She is an inspiration to us all.
Here are some of her notable achievements:
She was one of the first Nigerian actresses to achieve international fame.
She has starred in over 100 films and television shows.
She is a two-time winner of the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress.
She is the founder of the Liz Benson Foundation, which provides support to orphans and widows.
She is a role model for many Nigerians and Africans.
Benson is a true Nollywood icon, and her legacy will continue to inspire generations to come.