Ayo Oyebade: Shameful Deceit's Marie Gomez Scoops Award at ZAFAA 2013

Shameful Deceit's Marie Gomez Scoops Award at ZAFAA 2013

Saturday, 23 November 2013 by Unknown

Marie Gomez with Chinwe Owoh and MC Marc Adebesin

The Shameful Deceit team, still basking in the euphoria of winning multiple BEFFTA awards, bagged another award on the weekend. Marie Gomez was awarded Best Newcomer in the face of stiff opposition.

MC Marc Adebesin, Marie Gomez, MC Fatima Jabbe Maada Bio

Marie Gomez

The hall erupted when her name was called as winner, Marie was hugged and kissed by Shameful Deceit producer, Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade. She was congratulated by so many guests as she made her way to the podium; it took her a couple of minutes to finally give a humble thank you speech.

Marie came to prominence as winner of Class Act, organised by legendary director, Ruke Amata; she was cast as lead in his film, The Past Came Calling. Her role in Shameful Deceit was very challenging but she handled it with aplomb.

She has appeared in other films, notably a comedic role in Nelson Spyk's London Na Wa and Helen Gold's production of 18 Carat Mama (in post-production).

ZAFAA night was full of glitz and glamour, a very well attended event from both sides of the Atlantic. The aforementioned Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade was the Face of ZAFAA

Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade

and looked amazing in her outfit; her beautiful hair and makeup by Libeks BC, as she received her special award in recognition of her contribution to African Cinema in the UK.

AGN President Ibinabo Fiberesima

Also present was the Actors' Guild of Nigeria president, Ibinabo Fiberesima along with the Aneke twins - Chidiebere and Chidinma; Chinwe Owoh; Chidi Ihezie Okafor; Chinyere Wilfred; ZAFAA chief juror, Fidelis Duker; Victoria Inyama; Charles Awurum; Frances Odega (Best Supporting Actor, House of Gold); Yvonne Nelson, whose films were the big winners of the night; MCs for the night, Fatima Jabbe Maada Bio, Marc Adebesin and Nana Sarkodie-Mensah; Steve "Ajebo" Eboh; Chimere Emejuobi; Dr Rabiu Musa Kwankwaso (Governor of Kano State); representatives of the governor of Sokoto State and Akwa Ibom State; Mrs (Dr) Aishat Achimugu;

Theodora Ibekwe-Oyebade and Mrs (Dr) Aishat Achimugu

representative of Mrs Farida Wada. The Nigeria and Sierra Leonean High Commissioners also sent representatives. The UK Nollywood personalities included Nnenna Ani; Helen Gold Osabutey and her husband, Godwin; Ng Thompson; The Minstrelle, Jedidah David and Ruke Amata.

Prince Samuel Anwuzia with Kano Governor

Kudos must go to ZAFAA founder and organiser, Prince Samuel Anwuzia. It was a brilliant night, a great networking extravaganza.

Enjoy some more photos from the night, courtesy of Nollywood Uncut; Michael Tubes Creations; iSmiles Photos; Nnenna Ani and Vickie Robert Hospitality.