Wendy Bangura

Wendy Hancil Bangura
Born
Wendy Bangura
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Film producer
  • Author
  • Entrepreneur
Known forThe Entrapped (2012)
Websitewendyhbangura.com

Wendy Hancil Bangura is a Sierra Leonean actress, film producer, author and entrepreneur.[1][2]

Early life

Bangura was born in her native Sierra Leone to a Sierra Leonean father and a mother of Indian and Lebanese descent.[3]

Career

Acting

She was the producer of the 2012 film, The Entrapped, in which she was also a cast alongsides Nollywood's Desmond Elliot who directed the film and others such as Syr Law, Illya Konstantin, Susan Peters and Emmanuel Mensah.[2][4][5][6] For this film, she was nominated in the "Best Film Producer – Diaspora" category in the 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.[7][8]

She was featured in the 2014 Cameroonian film, The Greedy Realtor, directed by El Vis (VIS 3K) and produced by Benedette Keyi Jeff. Other cast include: Blaise Christian Sitchet, Clara Fernaldo, Ralph Maunello and others.[9]

Writing

She is the author of the 97 paged book, Tears, Trials, and Triumphs.[1][10]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Greedy Realtor Actress [9]
2012 The Entrapped Actress (Allison); Executive producer Action, Drama, Romance [5][6]

Accolades

Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2012 GIAMA Best Film Producer – Diaspora Herself Nominated

References

  1. 1 2 Bangura, Wendy (12 October 2017). Tears, Trials & Triumphs. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 978-1480975644. Retrieved 28 November 2020. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. 1 2 Tosan (25 June 2012). "Movie Premiere: The Entrapped". Trendy Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  3. ↑ Aduayi, Tosan (25 March 2011). "Wendy Hancils Charts a Career Path in the Entertainment Industry". Trendy Africa.
  4. ↑ "The Entrapped". TalkAfricanMovies. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  5. 1 2 "The Entrapped Movie (2012)" (in Polish). Filmweb. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  6. 1 2 "The Entrapped Movie (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  7. ↑ "Nominees – GIAMA Awards". Golden Icons. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  8. ↑ Peterking (29 August 2012). "3 Liberians in 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)". Liberia Entertainment. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  9. 1 2 Kanjo, Ernest (30 July 2014). "The Greedy Realtor". Tip Top Stars. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  10. ↑ Mbapndah L., Ajong (14 January 2020). "A TALE OF COURAGE, RESILIENCE & HOPE FOR JUSTICE IN WENDY BANGURA'S "TEARS, TRIALS, AND TRIUMPHS"". Pan African Visions. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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