Mercy Johnson is one of the most valuable actresses in Nigeria. The unique characters she plays in Nollywood movies have earned her several movie awards and recognition.
It may interest you to know that Marcy Johnson faced different challenges in life before making fame in the entertainment industry.
√ Her Humble beginning
Mercy Johnson experienced some difficult challenges in life while growing up. She got herself engaged with several odd jobs just to improve her family’s standard of living.
At some point, she got interested in acting, she tried everything possible to become an actress. Luckily for her, she was picked to take a lead role in a movie titled “The Maid” after she auditioned for a role in the movie.
√ Her road to stardom
Most movie directors and producers were pleased with the talent and creativity she displayed in the movie, “The Maid.” This promoted her in the industry and she continued acting in other Nollywood movies which include Hustlers, Baby Oku in America, War in the Palace, etc.
Her good work in the movie industry earned several movie awards and recognitions, including the award for Best Supporting Actress and Best Actress in 2009 and 2013 respectively. In 2017, She was honored by her state government as she was appointed as the Senior Special Assistant (SSA) to the Kogi state governor on entertainment, arts, and culture.
Currently, Mercy Johnson is married with kids. She is not only an actress but also a movie producer, she is also recognized as one of the highest-paid Nigerian actresses.
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