There’s never a mention of some of the earliest Nollywood veterans without the inclusion of Ramsey Nouah. Ramsey Nouah has remained one of Hollywood’s sensations and sweethearts for decades.
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Real name | Ramsey Nouah |
Date of birth | 19 December 1970 |
Country of Origin | Federal Republic of Nigeria |
Source of Wealth | Entertainment, Endorsement |
Net worth | $4 million |
Wife | Emelia Philips-Nouah |
Children | Quincy Nouah, Desiree Nouah, Camil Nouah |
For decades, he has continued to capture the hearts of fans and many Nollywood fans in Nigeria and in the diaspora both with remarkable talent and his ageless good looks. In this article, we share with you some interesting personal facts about Ramsey. From his net worth to his cars, biography and house.
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Ramsey Nouah Biography
Ramsey Nouah is a 51 years old Nigerian actor born on the 19th of December, 1970 in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Yoruba mother (Magret Afolabi) and an Israeli father (Ramsey Nouah Sr).
His mother hails from Owo, Ondo State in Nigeria. Although a Nigerian, he is equally biracial and it’s unknown if he’s an only child or has other siblings.
His father abandoned his mother when Ramsey was 2 years old and was solely raised by his mother through the years. During an interview with Sahara TV in 2014, he stated that it’ll be hard to recognize his father now since he left when he was still very tender.
Raising him was an ordeal for his single mother who solely catered to the responsibilities of meeting his requirements despite being born into riches while his father was still around.
He did his primary education in Surulere where he received his First School Leaving Certificate from Atara Primary School in Lagos, Nigeria.
For secondary school, Ramsey attended Community Grammar School in Lagos, Nigeria, where he also obtained his West African Senior School Certificate.
Ramsey enrolled for Diploma at the University of Lagos where he pursued a degree in Public Media. Although he dropped out before he could finish, Ramsey Nouah is today ranked as wealthy as many others who completed a University degree.
When it comes to family, Ramsey tries to keep private business private. As such, there’s no trace of his wife, Emelia Philips-Nouah, aside from the fact that the couple got married in 2002 and have three children (two boys—Quincy & Joshua Nouah, and one daughter—Elizabeth/Desiree Nouah).
Ramsey Nouah acting career
At an early age, Ramsey was active in state productions and was a miner of his school drama club shucks in secondary school. He demonstrated his immense talent for acting and character interpretation.
According to Nouah, he entered the acting world due to financial limitations. He needed money to register for his annual external exams, and he tried all he could to acquire it.
As a result, he took his friends, who had noticed his raw acting skills, and went to an audition, which marked the start of his career in the Nollywood industry.
Over the years, Ramsey has appeared in several Nollywood movies. He had an appearance in a film in 1990. The next year, he landed a role in the television series Mega Fortunes, which aired from 1993 to 1994, and also catapulted him to the limelight.
Despite starting out in 1990, it was until 1996 that he gained widespread recognition when he co-starred in Silent Night alongside veterans such as Alex Usifo, Kate Henshaw, Joke Silva and Segun Arinze.
He was later cast again by the same producers in Quiet Night 2, a sequel to the previous year’s Silent Night.
From 1997 to 1999, he appeared in films like Vuga, Dirty Game, and End of the Wicked, which were all commercial successes.
One of the movies Ramsey Nouah starred in as a lead actor which captivated people was My Love, an early 2000s movie where he co-starred alongside Sam Loco, Chiefs Alisigwe and Hanks Anuku. Other movies include;
- Lover Boy
- Battle of Love
- Love Boat
- Power of Love
- Dying for Love
- My Love
- 30 Days in Atlanta
- Breaking Free
- Merry Men 1 & 2
- Living in Bondage 2
- Blood Sisters
- Tempting Faith
- Dangerous Twins
- The Rattlesnake: The Ahanna
Ramsey Nouah Award recognitions
He has also gotten prizes and award recognitions from movies like;
- Best Actor in a Leading Role “The Figurine,” African Movie Academy Awards 2010
- Best Actor in a Film/Short Story, Nigerian Entertainment Awards, 2011
- The Best Actor Africa Collaboration, Ghana Movie Awards, 2011
- Best Male Actor, Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, 2012
- Best Actor ‘76,’African International Film Festival (AFRIFF Global Awards), 2016
- The Best Actor in a Lead Role ‘76,’ Africa Movie Academy Awards, 2017
- Best Director for the movie Living In Bondage: Breaking Free in the 2020 African Magic Viewers Choice Awards.
Ramsey Nouah Cars
Like many other actors in their right, Ramsey Nouah also has a diverse collection of cars he owns. Some of them include;
Like many other actors in their right, Ramsey Nouah also has a diverse collection of cars he owns. Some of them include;
- Aston Martin DBS Superleggera
The DS Superleggera is one of the finest cars made by Aston Martin with its speed equivalent to that of a sports car. It is equipped with a twin-turbocharged 5.2-litre V12 engine, it produces a speed of 715 horsepower and its comfort and balance even an experience on the rough road is an exciting experience. It’s valued at around 130 million Naira.
- Range Rover Vogue (2012 Model)
Ramsey owns the exquisite 2012 model of the Range Rover Vogue which is a four-wheel drive with a 4.4-litre V8 petrol engine capable of producing a speed of 340 horsepower which makes its speed compatible with its balance. It’s valued at around 25 million Naira.
- 1959 Cadillac Coupe De Villa
Although a 1959 model, the car is a classic luxury style remembered for its huge tail fins which are sharp and pointed with two bullet-like taillights. It holds a 6.4-litre V8 engine which powers the manual transmission with 325 horsepower. It’s also a vehicle endowed with the taste of the grande lifestyle from the olden days.
- Hummer H2 Stretch Limo
For many people, owning a Hummer H2 Stretch Limo is quite unusual but not for Ramsey Nouah who has got his hands on the limo with producing power of 325 horsepower. It also has four-disc brakes including four ventilated discs. He usually uses this Limo to show up for exclusive events and premiers and the Limo also gets hired often by others.
- Rolls Royce Phantom
Ramsey also owns the 5-seater sedan car with a length of 6092mm, a width of 1990mm and a wheelbase of 3820mm. It has a V12 petrol engine which produces a power of 453 horsepower that drives its 6-speed automatic transmission system. Many believe that this car introduces his affluence wherever he shows up.
Ramsey also owns the 5-seater sedan car with a length of 6092mm, a width of 1990mm and a wheelbase of 3820mm. It has a V12 petrol engine which produces a power of 453 horsepower that drives its 6-speed automatic transmission system. Many believe that this car introduces his affluence wherever he shows up.
Ramsey Nouah Houses
Although one of the richest Nollywood stars, Ramsey Nouah has several landed properties which are not particularly known by the general public due to his private lifestyle.
Ramsey Nouah’s Net Worth
Ramsey is one of the highest-paid Nigerian actors. Although the actor has amassed several endorsement deals over the years, he has also made his directorial debut with the movie sequel, Living In Bondage: Breaking Free which grossed over 186 million Naira since its release in 2019.
Ramsey’s net worth is estimated at around $4 million in 2022.
Conclusion
Indeed, for an actor who briefly had a taste of wealth at birth and quickly lost it even quicker than he can remember having it, thereby landing him in a challenging economic situation while growing up, the actor has done well for himself. And, that’s not just in the economic stability aspect, but also in his acting prowess.
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