Joke Silva – the screen and stage icon
June 17, 2008 Posted by WatchMan
Aunty Joke is in her own class and no doubt have carved a niche for herself as one of the best and most versertile actress on the Nollywood scene. She has conquered the world of filmography and have got her name on some A-list films within and outside Nollywood. Aunty Joke is married to another screen veteran Olu Jacobs.
She is a shining light and a darling of most upcoming actors and actresses in Nollywood. She has inspired most and amongst her aging compatriots, she stands out as an icon and one of those that is worthy to be the face of Nollywood.
Nollywood Critique in her latest outing ‘Older Women On Screen‘ poured glowing tribute to the screen icon, thus;
If there is a female actress that I can unequivocally say that I admire the most, that would be, hands-down, Joke Silva. Very few younger actresses can compare to this seasoned performer. Her contributions on and off the screen will be lauded for decades to come. Actually, I think older women in Nollywood have done very well for themselves in terms of perfecting their craft. Stalwarts that come to mind are Ngozi Ezeonu and Patience Ozokwor. While these women have served the industry well, I am not sure if the industry, that is Nollywood has made the best use of their talents…
I do share with her concern on the inability of todays producers to tap into the wealth of experience these aging icon and her compatriots have got to offer. As we all know good wine taste better with age. We hope to see Joke and most of the old faithfuls being given more roles; as Nollywood re-organises and evolves into world class cinema.
We urge Aunty Joke to continue with her services to humanity and Nollywood, she is much appreciated and have inspired a lot of todays celebs and most of aspiring Nollywood celebs also regards you as their icon and inspiration. We love you Aunty Joke.
Joke Silva on Stage with RMD: A Husband’s Wife
Joke Silver Filmography:
- Letters to a Stranger (2007) (V)
- To Love and to Hold (2007) (V)
- To Love and to Hold 2 (2007) (V)
- The Amazing Grace (2006) …. Maria Davies
- 30 Days (2006/II) …. Dupe Ajayi
- Brave Heart (2005) (V) …. Helen
- Brave Heart 2 (2005) (V) …. Helen
- Opin irin ajo (2005) (V)
- Opin irin ajo 2 (2005) (V)
- Women’s Cot (2005) (V)
… aka Widow’s Cot (Nigeria: English title) - Women’s Cot 2 (2005) (V)
- Women’s Cot 3 (2005) (V)
- Last Wedding (2004) (V) …. Mrs. Daniel
- Last Wedding 2 (2004) (V)
- Keeping Faith: Is That Love? (2003) (V)
- The Kingmaker (2003) (V)
- The Secret Laughter of Women (1999) …. Nene
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Joke Silva is my favourite actress.
Good day ma
my name is juliet from delta state, i hav been watching your movies and i love the way you act, you act maturedly.the main point now is that i love acting and it has been my dream to become an actress i think you will be off help to me now.i will apreciate it if you can take me along to acting which is my dream.
thanks
juliet
am waitig for your reply
I thank God there are still people like u on dis earth. Keep up de good work.
Hi Auntie Joke,
I love u very very much the first day I saw one of ur movies. ur beautiful smile always gives u away. May GOD continue to keep u alive and beautiful inward and outward. I heard ur husband in real life is Uncle Olu Jacobs. Please is that true?. Infact u are my favorite actress. I wish to see u personally.
I am from Ghana.
Rita
Anutie Joke
I forgot to say something. I loved the most in “Brave Heart”. Keep the good work up maa.
Rita
I like her and i wish she can link me up with her cos i love acting
i love u. You inspire me.Carry on with ur good works in the industry.
i wonder how she does it – but she is an icon to reckon with. i adore her and wish her success in all she does; especially the home front. bless you dear mama. my wife adores you too!
auntie joke,
i like you and your movies, you have been and will always be a great actress. you are a role model for young upcoming. But the amazing thing is that people keep asking me if i am related to you or that i am your daughter. i had to go take a pics and lo and behold it was as if you were the one in the pic, that time you had the low cut. since then i’ve been longing to meet you.
so i guess this is my opportunity i will not mind if i meet you ma.
m name is adesewa.
hope to hear from you soon.
I love you aunty Joke. Your are my role model, will one day love to meet you.
from the Gambia
to me, joke and her ever loving husband olu jacobs top the nollywood core.
good in language speaking in which many including me would had loved to be like them.i trust them when it comes to decision making; indeed they are a role model
i love e way joke speak
i wish God grant her many more years so that the young can learn through her
Hi aunty Joke, you are a great artiste. I wonder if you have considered voicing a part in Nigeria’s first 3d animation movie to be released soon. You have an excellent voice and… diction. Indeed in your own class.
Aunty Joke, your voice, manner, courage and colour is so silverlious. Gosh! If i had no mother, i would have said,”i love u pass my mama” but i still have one sweet one. Truthfully, u are a blessing to moviedom. Shoot on mumy!
Aunty Joke,i want see u, just tell me how, becouse i want to be one of your daughter’s, at least see u creat impart in me, the way u do to some people, mummy i so much love u, pls send ur phone no to me, i’m waiting mama.
i really admire you way of acting. you are really a role model.carry on and dont give up. i dont know how to get in touch with you cos am also a script writer. especially tv shows but unfortunately no one to help this my idea. 08034358115
Aunty Joke is not doubt one of the africa most accomplished actresses. She is no doubt a rare good example for the young and upcoming artists.
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Aunty Joke, I love your lifestyle, you are my idol, I am a creative and a talented writter, I have lots of creative writeups like: good T.V. programmes, intresting films, good adverts for companies that needs it, talent hunt and reality shows, radio programmes, e.t.c. you can get back at me on my email adress or on face book, I love to hear from you ma, I wish you a wonderful life with uncle olu. CIAO
Aunty joke , i love her lifestyle,you are my mentor my idol, the thing i love about this woman is her creatives and a talented writter. pls i whant to meet her face to face.
Pls pls aunty Joke pls think again. Ur marriage is role model to us just heard a news on divorce pls. U ll disappoint a lot of women who look up to u 4 succour. I pray for u. Always luv u anita ph
I so much love your creativity skills, am an upcoming script writer. I have attended film school. Pls can you b my manager, u re my role model. I lov your acting skills