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Stephanie Okereke-Linus honoured at the Bentonville Film Festival, USA

Actress and movie producer, Stephanie Okereke-Linus’ upcoming new film “DRY” has won an award at the Geena Davis and ARC Entertainment’s inaugural Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) in Arkansas, U.S. for “Best Protagonist
The event took place from May 5th to May 9th in Arkansas United States. Dry, the upcoming film by the movie director Stephanie Linus is making it’s round in the film festival circuit. 
Picking up the award on behalf of Stephanie Linus was the films co-producer/editor Jane Lawalata.
“This came as a complete surprise. I am excited and honored that the Bentonville Film Festival picked my film for a screening, let alone an award. I am looking forward to this film touching the hearts of many more and helping people take action to save the child bride.”– She said.
The Bentonville Film Festival (BFF) founded by Academy Award Winner Geena Davis and Trevor Drinkwater, was a star-studded event that included guests like: Soleda O’Brien, Robert De Niro, Nick Canon, Courteney Cox, Bruce Dern, Jeffrey Katzenberg, CEO of DreamWorks Animation, Helmer Catherine Hardwicke (“Thirteen”, “Twilight”), Rosie O’Donnell, Melissa Joan Hart and many more.
The movie “Dry” follows a trail of Zara’s (played by Stephanie Linus) trip to Africa, her constant turmoil as a result of inexplicable horrors from her child hood, her experiences and heartaches while working with young girls suffering from complications from early child birth as child brides, against the backdrop of a rich African culture.
It is full of intrigue, suspense, unbelievable surprises, the joy of reconciliation and the power of the human spirit that is guaranteed to captivate and engage moviegoers. The film is scheduled for a summer release in 2015.
The movie trailer for DRY can be watched through this link- 
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Stephanie Okereke-linus chosen to support the Queen's Young Leaders Campaign for Nigerian youths.

A-List Actress, Director and Producer, Stephanie Okereke-linus has been chosen to support the Queen’s Young Leaders Awards campaign. The Campaign invites Young Nigerian leaders to be recognized for their brilliance and community engagement. In July 2014, Prince William and Prince Harry helped launch The Queen’s Young Leaders Awards, a prestigious new programme established by The Queen Elizabeth Diamond Jubilee Trust in partnership with Comic Relief and The Royal Commonwealth Society.

The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme will identify, celebrate and nurture inspirational young people across the Commonwealth nations who are making a difference in their communities.

“THE SEARCH IS ON right now in Nigeria to find the next Queens Young Leader! It’s a really exciting opportunity. I am very sure our young Nigerian rising leaders will step up to the plate and make us proud.”- Stephanie Linus, Actress, Producer, Director.

Young people have the ideas, energy and talent to make a big difference in the communities where they live and across the Commonwealth. However, they are rarely given the opportunities and resources to make their vision of the future a reality. The Queen’s Young Leaders Programme has been created to help change this.

In honour of Her Majesty The Queen’s 60-year contribution to the Commonwealth, each year from 2014 – 2018, 60 exceptional people aged 18-29 will be selected to receive an award for leading the way where they live and become a ‘Queen’s Young Leader’. Winners will receive their award from Her Majesty the Queen and will be rewarded with a bespoke package of mentoring, training and networking, which will help them, realise their full potential. With this they can go on to inspire other young people to help shape the future of the Commonwealth. This Programme will support them to do more life-changing work, to take up leadership roles and to inspire future leaders.

To watch Stephanie’s Queen’s Young Leader campaign Video, log on to http://youtu.be/RxqbZY4cxTQ. The deadline to apply is October 10th; you must be between the ages of 18-29 to participate. Log on to www.queensyoungleaders.com to get full details. The social media hashtag for this campaign is #TheSearchIsOn.

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Photos: Stephanie Okereke plays maid In Hollywood movie

Remember the Hollywood movie, “Boonsville Redemtion”, actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus featured in? These are behind-the-scene photos from the movie which was shot in Los Angeles.

She’s playing the role of Doris, a lady from the second generation of slave trade in America whose parents came from Nigeria. Doris is no longer a slave and she lives with her Uncle in this community where people are not judged by their race or colour. She is a strong compassionate woman who forms a bond with a young girl, Melinda, who grew up not knowing her father. Doris plays the role of convincing her Uncle to reveal the truth to this young girl about her father’s whereabouts. She also helps take care of Miss Mary, Melinda’s grandmother when she was ill and sheltered a young boy who had no place to stay.

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Stephanie Okereke speaks about her Hollywood role

Actress Stephanie Okereke-Linus who is currently in Los Angeles, USA on set of an American Western Movie called Boonville Redemption where she would be acting in is also currently doing post-production for her soon to be released movie – DRY. Below are more details of her role in the movie.



*How she feels about being back on set after being absent for quite a while
I am very excited. It hasn’t been a long absence. I just finished shooting some episodes for my upcoming Reality TV Show – “Make Me Fabulous”. However, this is a Western movie and I’m very glad to be among the cast. It’s something different, it’s a faith based movie and it’s really something I’d love to do. 

*Her role in the movie
I play the role of Doris, a lady from the second generation of slave trade in America whose parents came from Nigeria. Doris is no longer a slave and she lives with her Uncle in this community where people are not judged by their race or colour. She is a strong compassionate woman who forms a bond with a young girl, Melinda, who grew up not knowing her father. Doris plays the role of convincing her Uncle to reveal the truth to this young girl about her father’s whereabouts. She also helps take care of Miss Mary, Melinda’s grandmother when she was ill and sheltered a young boy who had no place to stay.

*Where the movie being shot
The movie is shot in Los Angeles,USA.

*What else brings her to Los Angeles
Not only am I acting in this movie, I am currently doing post-production for my soon to be released movie, DRY which I’m also very excited about.
For more information on the movie and the cast, please visit https://www.facebook.com/pages/Boonville-Redemption-The-Movie/617980531559265
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Stephanie Okereke-linus gets Hollywood role

Nollywood actress, Stephanie Okereke Linus has gotten herself a role in a Hollywood flick titled “Boonville Redemption.” This is a quantum leap for her career besides Hollywood roles don’t come easily.
The ‘dry’ star posted the good news on her Instagram page. “Hey fab people, yours truly will be featuring in an American western epic movie “Boonville Redemption, will keep y’all posted.”
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ACTRESS, STEPHANIE OKEREKE'S PROJECT FEATURED IN LOS ANGELES NEWSPAPER

Stephanie Okereke-Linus

Stephanie Okereke’s upcoming movie, ‘Dry’ aims to address the issue of Vesico Vaginal Fistula, a disease which always occur during child birth amongst women in the Northern part of Nigeria. 

she was once quoted thus, “I have decided to share their stories through ‘DRY’. It journeys into the heart-wrenching details of a culture not too many films dare to explore. The issue might seem controversial, but if it will set one girl free and open the minds of the people, and also instruct different bodies and individuals to take action, then the movie would have served its purpose.” she




This project however got a mention in a Los Angeles newspaper, ”The LA Sentinel’ published on the 24th of January, 2013. It was captioned ‘Nigerian star, Stephanie Okereke-Linus tackles VVF‘.
Thumbs Up!!!

Photo credit: Ladunliadiblogspot

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BEHIND-THE-SCENE PHOTOS OF 'DR BELLO' FEATURING GENEVIEVE NNAJI, STEPHANIE OKEREKE, JIDE KOSOKO&OTHERS

You can judge this book by its cover! These photographs were taken on set of the movie "Doctor Bello" filmed in USA (New York), and Nigeria (Ondo and Abeokuta).

Starring Genevieve Nnaji, Stephanie Okereke, Hollywood's Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bern Cohen etc.

Dr bello was written and directed by award-winning producer Tony Abulu and is scheduled for release in 2012.

SYNOPSIS

Dr. Michael Durant, a cancer specialist in a bid to overcome his emotional trauma, having lost his 10year old daughter to cancer develops a relationship with Sam, a sick but boisterous seven year old son of a rich Jewish couple who are major donors to the hospital's cancer research fund.

Determined to save Sam who later goes into coma, a Nigerian Nurse persuades him to visit Dr. Bello, an inexperienced Nigerian Doctor who is known in Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.

Sam recovers speedily after Dr. Bello secretly visits him at night and dispenses a strange African medicine. Surprised by the new twist, the hospital medical board investigates the case and suspends Dr. Durant.

Dr. Bello who is later arrested and indicted for medical malpractices falls critically ill in jail and can only be saved if he administers the same medicine which can only be found in the mysterious "garden of life" located on the peak of Nigeria's sky mountains.

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GENEVIEVE NNAJI&STEPHANIE OKEREKE JOIN HOLLYWOOD'S ISAIAH WASHINGTON, VIVICA FOX, JIMMY JEAN-LOUIS FOR “DOCTOR BELLO”

Our stars are going places and we totally love this new development. And so two of Nollywood's best actresses, Genevieve Nnaji and Stephanie Okereke will join Hollywood's Isaiah Washington, Vivica A. Fox, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Bern Cohen in a blockbuster film labelled, 'Dr bello'.
Written and directed by award-winning producer Tony Abulu, the film's theme states, "The Cure for Cancer has been found in the Sky Mountains of Africa, and an American Oncologist will risk everything to get it."
Scheduled for release in 2012, Doctor Bello is the first movie project financed in part by the recently established Nigerian Intervention Fund for the arts and entertainment industry administered by NEXIM Bank.

SYNOPSIS

Dr. Michael Durant, a cancer specialist in a bid to overcome his emotional trauma, having lost his 10year old daughter to cancer develops a relationship with Sam, a sick but boisterous seven year old son of a rich Jewish couple who are major donors to the hospital's cancer research fund.

Determined to save Sam who later goes into coma, a Nigerian Nurse persuades him to visit Dr. Bello, an inexperienced Nigerian Doctor who is known in Brooklyn-African underground as a miracle worker.

Sam recovers speedily after Dr. Bello secretly visits him at night and dispenses a strange African medicine. Surprised by the new twist, the hospital medical board investigates the case and suspends Dr. Durant.

Dr. Bello who is later arrested and indicted for medical malpractices falls critically ill in jail and can only be saved if he administers the same medicine which can only be found in the mysterious "garden of life" located on the peak of Nigeria's sky mountains.

Source: Moviemarker

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PHOTOS FROM STEPHANIE OKEREKE'S WEDDING CEREMONY

Stephanie Okereke's wedding eventually took place on saturday April 21, 2012 at Abbaye Des Vaulx De Cemay 78720 Cemay-La-Ville, Paris, France.Nollywood members present at the occasion include Liz Benson, Ini Edo, Monalisa Chinda, Genevieve Nnaji, Susan Peters, Uche Jombo, Lilian Bach, RMD, Emem Isong, Kanayo O Kanayo and a host of others.The pretty thespian should now be addressed as Mrs Stephanie Idahosa.
Photo credit: Linda Ikeji

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