Shawn Faqua (/ˈʃÉ"Ë nË F ækwÉ™ /, born 6 June) is a Nigerian
actor, model and presenter with multiple award nominations. He is best
known for playing the role of Vincent in Lagos Cougars, as Rambo in
Dare Olaitan's Ojukokoro and Chuks in Emem Isong's Code of Silence.
His performance in Lagos Cougars earned him four award nominations
across Africa including Best Young/Promising Actor at the 10th Africa
Movie Academy Awards. Faqua has appeared in African Magic movie's Out
of the ghetto (2015), After the proposal (2015), Oasis (TV series),
Red Card (2015), The Twin sword (2014), A Love like Ours (2011), Four
Crooks and a Rookie (2011), Ebony Life's A New You (2013) and
others.Faqua is a method actor and is known to successfully take on
several accents as required by character he portrays. In Charles
Novia's, Put a ring on it, Faqua plays the role of a single woman
named Cleopatra and also doubles as the character Peter. Besides
screen acting, Faqua has performed in several stage plays. modeled for
Lagos business school, Guaranty Trust Bank, First City Monument Bank,
fashion shows and many other organisations.[unreliable source?] In
addition to his acting work, he has a great singing voice which was
showcased in the short film 'The good Life', performing the original
sound track of the song 'i wan blow'.Faqua has always had a knack for
entertainment, Whilst he studied in the University of Port-harcourt
where he obtained a degree in electrical engineering. He began
modelling for billboards and also several anchored shows. Ever since
he has repeatedly demonstrated remarkable skills in screen and stage
acting, directing, modelling, choreography and singing.In 2012, Faqua
obtained a Certificate in Acting from the Nollywood Upgrade Training
in affiliation with the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston
University. In 2014 he fully transitioned from his Engineering career
to a full-time acting career and has steadily progressed.
actor, model and presenter with multiple award nominations. He is best
known for playing the role of Vincent in Lagos Cougars, as Rambo in
Dare Olaitan's Ojukokoro and Chuks in Emem Isong's Code of Silence.
His performance in Lagos Cougars earned him four award nominations
across Africa including Best Young/Promising Actor at the 10th Africa
Movie Academy Awards. Faqua has appeared in African Magic movie's Out
of the ghetto (2015), After the proposal (2015), Oasis (TV series),
Red Card (2015), The Twin sword (2014), A Love like Ours (2011), Four
Crooks and a Rookie (2011), Ebony Life's A New You (2013) and
others.Faqua is a method actor and is known to successfully take on
several accents as required by character he portrays. In Charles
Novia's, Put a ring on it, Faqua plays the role of a single woman
named Cleopatra and also doubles as the character Peter. Besides
screen acting, Faqua has performed in several stage plays. modeled for
Lagos business school, Guaranty Trust Bank, First City Monument Bank,
fashion shows and many other organisations.[unreliable source?] In
addition to his acting work, he has a great singing voice which was
showcased in the short film 'The good Life', performing the original
sound track of the song 'i wan blow'.Faqua has always had a knack for
entertainment, Whilst he studied in the University of Port-harcourt
where he obtained a degree in electrical engineering. He began
modelling for billboards and also several anchored shows. Ever since
he has repeatedly demonstrated remarkable skills in screen and stage
acting, directing, modelling, choreography and singing.In 2012, Faqua
obtained a Certificate in Acting from the Nollywood Upgrade Training
in affiliation with the Center for Digital Imaging Arts at Boston
University. In 2014 he fully transitioned from his Engineering career
to a full-time acting career and has steadily progressed.
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