
Monalisa Chinda
- Born
- 1974-09-13 (age 52)
- Birthplace
- Port Harcourt, Rivers, Nigeria
- Occupation
- Film Producer, Tv Personality, Media Personality, Talk Show Host
- Spouse
- Victor Tonye Coker
- Alma Mater
- University of Port Harcourt
- AKA
- Chinyere
Career Stats
Career Overview
Monalisa Chinda has 1 film credits since 2026 .
- Peak: 2026
Role Distribution
Genre Breakdown
Biography
EARLY LIFE
Monalisa Chinda was born in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria, to Ikwerre parents. She is the firstborn in a family of 6 children (two sons and four daughters). She attended Army Children's School GRA for primary education and Archdeacon Crowther Memorial Girls' School, Elelenwo. She obtained a degree in theatre arts from the University of Port Harcourt.
CAREER
Monalisa's first major movie was Pregnant Virgin in 1996. After graduating in 2000, she starred in Above the Law and many others. In 2007, she appeared in the television soap Heaven’s Gate. In 2011, she debuted as Executive Producer in the movie Kiss & Tell. In 2012, she was featured on the cover of Hollywood Weekly Magazine. Since November 2014, she hosts the talk show You & I with Monalisa. She writes a column Monalisa Code in The Sun Newspapers and is a consultant with Royal Arts Academy.
PERSONAL LIFE
Monalisa Chinda was previously married to Dejo Richards until 2009, with whom she has a daughter named Tamar. She married Victor Tonye Coker in 2016.
Filmography

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Career Timeline
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Box Office Trend
Oct 30 – Nov 5, 2026- 1
Agbara Nla: The Return▼ -14%₦39,499,048.0093 cinemas - 2
Tele X Zikora▼ -14%₦34,344,147.0097 cinemas - 3
Phoenix FuryNew this week₦10,551,146.0084 cinemas - 4
Maybe... Maybe NotNew this week₦10,384,485.0069 cinemas - 5
Wire TransferNew this week₦7,683,613.0066 cinemas
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Popularity Score
Top 98% of African actors
















