Joseph van Vicker (born 1 August 1977),[1] better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor, movie director and humanitarian. He is the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange production, a film production house. Van Vicker received two nominations for "Best Actor in a Leading Role" and "Best Upcoming Actor" at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008.[2][3]
Joseph van Vicker | |
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 Van Vicker in 2016 | |
| Born | Joseph van Vicker 1 August 1977 Accra, Ghana |
| Alma mater | African University College of Communications |
| Occupation(s) | Film and television actor |
| Years active | 2000–present |
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| Website | www |
Early life
editVicker was born in Accra, Ghana to a Ghanaian-Liberian mother[4] and a Dutch father.[5][6][7] His father died when he was six years old.[6]
Vicker attended Mfantsipim School,[8] along with fellow actor Majid Michel. He graduated from the African University College of Communications in 2021.[9]
Personal life
editVicker married Adjoa on 16 October 2003. When they celebrated their 21st wedding anniversary, he thanked God and also praised his wife for always being by his side.[10]
Career
editTelevision
editVicker started out in the entertainment world in radio as a presenter at Groove 106.3 fm (1999–2000) and Vibe 91.9fm (2001–2004) and as a television personality for TV3 Ghana (1997–1999) & Metro TV (2000–2004), Vicker appeared in the Ghanaian television series Sun city, which depicted university life. He played the character of LeRoy King Jr., a Fine Arts student born in the U.S. who arrives at Sun City to complete his education. The series ran for a total of 10 episodes.[11]
Film
editSoon, Vicker was cast in his first film Divine Love as a supporting character. This film coincidentally, was also the debut roles for fellow actors Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel who were cast as the female and male lead respectively.[12]
Vicker is usually cast as the male romantic lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari. He is often compared to fellow Ghanaian actor Majid Michel and Nigerian Ramsey Nouah.[6]
Nollywood breakthrough
editVicker has appeared in numerous Nollywood films alongside prominent Nollywood actors, including Tonto Dikeh, Mercy Johnson, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Ike and Jim Iyke. His Nollywood movies include; My Soul Mate, Heart of Fire, Popular King, Gambling with Marriage, Harvest of Love, Stolen Will, The Joy of a Prince, Discovered, The Kingdom and Against the law.
International success
edit
Vicker has directed, starred in, and produced five films under his Sky + Orange Productions since 2008. 2012 was the biggest year for his production house, earning him the NAFCA Best Actor and Director Awards for his comedy movie, Joni Waka.[13]
Vicker has been nominated for and won numerous awards from Africa to the Caribbean. Awards include Ghana Movie Awards, ACRAG awards and the Nollywood Academy Films Critics’ Awards. In 2009, he won the Best African Caribbean Actor and Best Actor African American and in 2011, he won the Pan African creative actor.[14] In 2013, he won the Best International Actor award at the Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) 2013, which was held in Abuja, Nigeria.[15]
Awards and nominations
edit| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | The Return of Beyonce/Princess Tyra | Nominated |
| Best Upcoming Actor | Nominated[2][3] | |||
| 2009 | Afro-Hollywood Award | Best Actor (African film category) | Won[11][16] | |
| 2010 | 2010 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actor Leading Role (Local Film) | Dna Test | Nominated |
| 2011 | 2011 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actor Leading Role | Paparazzi | Nominated |
| 2011 | Pan African Film Festival | Africa Channel's Creative Achievement Award | Himself | Won[17] |
| 2012 | Nafca | Best Comedy Movie | Joni Waka | Won |
| 2013 | 2013 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actor (Local Film) | Joni Waka | Won[18] |
| Pyprus Magazine Screen Actors Awards | Best International Actor | Won | ||
| 2014 | 2014 Ghana Movie Awards | Favourite Actor | Nominated | |
| 2015 | Nafca | Best Actor in a Leading role (Diaspora film) | Heart Breaker's Revenge | Nominated |
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actor Drama/Series | A long Night | Nominated |
| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actor Africa/Non Nigerian | Nominated | ||
| KumaWood Awards | Best Collaboration | Broni W'awu | Won |
Filmography
edit| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Divine Love | with Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang | |
| 2006 | Beyonce: The President's Daughter | Raj | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang |
| Darkness of Sorrow | CK (Charles) | with Nadia Buari | |
| Mummy's Daughter | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang & Okediji Alexandra | ||
| The Return of Beyonce | Raj | with Nadia Buari & Jackie Aygemang | |
| 2007 | American Boy | "Nelly" | with Nadia Buari |
| I Hate Women | Rocky | with Jackie Aygemang | |
| Innocent Soul | |||
| In the Eyes of My Husband | Leo | with Nadia Buari | |
| Princess Tyra | Kay | with Jackie Aygemang, Yvonne Nelson | |
| Royal Battle | Lawrence | with Majid Michel & Jackie Aygemang | |
| Slave to Lust | with Nadia Buari, Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye & Olu Jacobs | ||
| Wedlock of the Gods | |||
| 2008 | Broken Tears | Ben | with Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal |
| Corporate Maid | Desmond | ||
| Friday Night | |||
| Jealous Princess | Sam | with Chika Ike & Oge Okoye | |
| River of Tears | Ben | with Genevieve Nnaji & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal | |
| Total Love | Nick[citation needed] | with Jackie Aygemang | |
| 2009 | Twilight Sisters | Micky | with Oge Okoye |
| Royal War | Uzodimma | with Ini Edo, Rachael Okonkwo | |
| 2009 | Beyond Conspiracy[19] | Michael | |
| 2010 | Discovered[19] | ||
| 2010 | Loyal Enemies[19] | Michael | |
| 2010 | Kingdom in Flames[20] | ||
| 2010 | Mind Game | Richie | |
| 2011 | Paparazzi Eye In The Dark | Rich | |
| 2013 | One Night In Vegas | Tony | with Jimmy Jean-Louis, Michael Blackson, Sarodj Bertin |
| 2014 | The Heart Breaker's Revenge | Dalyboy | with Dalyboy Belgason, Brittany Mayti, Sarodj Bertin |
| 2016 | Skinned | Robert/ Bobby | with LisaRaye McCoy, Jasmine Burke |
| 2017 | Cop's Enemy | Christopher "Shadow" Ifechi | |
| Pending | Day After Death | with Wema Sepetu |
References
edit- ^ "birthday". Theafricandream.net. 25 July 2020. Retrieved 25 July 2020.
- ^ a b "Africa Movie Academy Awards' nominees take a bow in Josies". Archived from the original on 8 February 2010. Retrieved 23 October 2009.
- ^ a b "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2008". Africa Movie Academy Award. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Nigeria: Growing Up Without a Father Made Me Tough- Van Vicker". Allafrica.com. Retrieved 28 November 2021.
- ^ Olatunji, Samuel (21 January 2010). "My life, my story, my wife— Van Vicker". The Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ a b c "Van's Biography". Vanvicker.com. Archived from the original on 28 March 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Van Vicker (the well-known African actor) in Boston". Belmizikfm.com. Massachusetts, USA. 6 May 2009. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Van Vicker". .ghanacelebrities.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Van Vicker finally graduates from university after 24 years". Pulse Nigeria. 26 July 2021. Retrieved 27 July 2021.
- ^ Mends, Reagan (16 October 2024). "Van Vicker and wife celebrate 21st Wedding anniversary". Ghana Weekend. Retrieved 16 October 2024.
- ^ a b "Van Vicker - Exploits of a Ghanaian in Nollywood". AllAfrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 15 January 2010. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ ""If I Was Here There Would Be No Majid"…. Van Vicker". ghanaweb.com. 30 November 2001. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Van Vicker Wins NAFCA Best Comedy Award". Showbiz.peacefmonline.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Van Vicker stays Winning!". Omgghana.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ "Van Vicker wins Best International Actor at PAMSAA 2013". Nigeriamovienetwork.com. Retrieved 22 February 2015.
- ^ Akande, Victor (15 November 2010). "London agog for Afro Hollywood Award 2009". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 7 March 2011.
- ^ "Van Vicker To Receive Creative Award At The 20th Annual Pan African Film Festival", News Ghana, 1 February 2012.
- ^ "Nadia Buari & Van Vicker Bag Best Actress and Actor at 2012 Ghana Movie Awards". twimovies. Retrieved 30 August 2015.
- ^ a b c "Van Vicker". Van Vicker. Retrieved 23 April 2016.
- ^ "Movies". Van Vicker. Retrieved 23 April 2016.