Van Vicker
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Joseph van Vicker better known as Van Vicker, is a Ghanaian actor. He received two nominations for Best Actor in a Leading Role and Best Upcoming Actor at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2008.
n Ghanaian mother and a Dutch
father. His father died when he was six years old. He has often cited in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen as he was raised all over the world by his mother. Due to the early death of his father Vicker has stated that he is very close to his mother and considers her his hero.
Vicker attended Mfantsipim School, along with fellow actor Majid Michel
. Mfantsipim School is the alma mater
of Former Secretary-General
of the United Nations
, Kofi Annan
.
and Majid Michel
who were cast in the female and male lead respectively. The producer had insisted that Van be given a supporting role in Divine Love.
That chance paid off, exposing Vicker to the movie industry. Even though Van's role in Divine Love was in a supporting capacity, based on the strength of his performance, Van has been consistently cast in leading romantic roles thereafter. A role he has become well known for playing.
Vicker is usually cast as the male romantic lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Aygemang
and Nadia Buari
. He is often compared to fellow Ghanaian actor Majid Michel
and Nigerian Ramsey Nouah
.
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Early life
Vicker was born to a LiberiaLiberia
Liberia , officially the Republic of Liberia, is a country in West Africa. It is bordered by Sierra Leone on the west, Guinea on the north and Côte d'Ivoire on the east. Liberia's coastline is composed of mostly mangrove forests while the more sparsely populated inland consists of forests that open...
n Ghanaian mother and a Dutch
Dutch people
The Dutch people are an ethnic group native to the Netherlands. They share a common culture and speak the Dutch language. Dutch people and their descendants are found in migrant communities worldwide, notably in Suriname, Chile, Brazil, Canada, Australia, South Africa, New Zealand, and the United...
father. His father died when he was six years old. He has often cited in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen as he was raised all over the world by his mother. Due to the early death of his father Vicker has stated that he is very close to his mother and considers her his hero.
Vicker attended Mfantsipim School, along with fellow actor Majid Michel
Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:...
. Mfantsipim School is the alma mater
Alma mater
Alma mater , pronounced ), was used in ancient Rome as a title for various mother goddesses, especially Ceres or Cybele, and in Christianity for the Virgin Mary.-General term:...
of Former Secretary-General
Secretary-General
-International intergovernmental organizations:-International nongovernmental organizations:-Sports governing bodies:...
of the United Nations
United Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
, Kofi Annan
Kofi Annan
Kofi Atta Annan is a Ghanaian diplomat who served as the seventh Secretary-General of the UN from 1 January 1997 to 31 December 2006...
.
Television
Vicker started out in the entertainment world in radio and as a television personality for Metropolitan Television (Metro TV). In 2003, Vicker appeared in the Ghanaian television series, Suncity, which depicted university life. He played the character of LeRoy King, Jr., a fine arts student born in the U.S. who arrives at Suncity to complete his education. The series ran for a total of 10 episodes.Film
Soon, Vicker was cast in his first film Divine Love as a supporting character. This film coincidentally was also the debut roles for fellow actors Jackie AygemangJackie Aygemang
Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007...
and Majid Michel
Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:...
who were cast in the female and male lead respectively. The producer had insisted that Van be given a supporting role in Divine Love.
That chance paid off, exposing Vicker to the movie industry. Even though Van's role in Divine Love was in a supporting capacity, based on the strength of his performance, Van has been consistently cast in leading romantic roles thereafter. A role he has become well known for playing.
Vicker is usually cast as the male romantic lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Aygemang
Jackie Aygemang
Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007...
and Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari
Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician...
. He is often compared to fellow Ghanaian actor Majid Michel
Majid Michel
Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:...
and Nigerian Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Nouah
Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :...
.
Personal life and other projects
Vicker is married with children. He owns and runs "Sky & Orange", an advertising agency and event management company; "Babetown", a unisex barber shop; and the Van Vicker Foundation, an outreach program for upcoming young artists.Nominations
- 2008: African Movie Academy AwardAfrican Movie Academy AwardThe African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
, Best Actor in a Leading Role - nomination - 2008: African Movie Academy AwardAfrican Movie Academy AwardThe African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
, Best Upcoming Actor - nomination
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2004 | Divine Love | with Majid Michel Majid Michel Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:... & Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| 2006 | Beyonce: The President's Daughter | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... & Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| Darkness of Sorrow | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... |
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| Mummy's Daughter | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... & Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| The Return of Beyonce | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... & Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| 2007 | American Boy | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... |
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| I Hate Women | Rocky | with Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| Innocent Soul | |||
| In the Eyes of My Husband | Leo | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... |
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| Princess Tyra | with Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| Royal Battle | with Majid Michel Majid Michel Majid Michel is a Ghanaian actor. He received a nomination for Best Actor in a Lead Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:... & Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| Slave to Lust | with Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... , Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... , Mike Ezuruonye & Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... |
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| Wedlock of the Gods | |||
| 2008 | Broken Tears | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttall is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.-Early life:Henshaw-Nuttall is the oldest of four children... |
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| Corporate Maid | Desmond | ||
| Friday Night | |||
| Jealous Princess | Sam | ||
| River of Tears | Ben | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... & Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttal Kate Henshaw-Nuttall is a Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.-Early life:Henshaw-Nuttall is the oldest of four children... |
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| Total Love | with Jackie Aygemang Jackie Aygemang Jackie Agyemang is a Ghanaian actress. For her work as an actress she has received several awards and nominations, including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2010 African Movie Academy Awards and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007... |
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| 2009 | Twilight Sisters | ||
| Royal War | Uzodimma | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| 2011 | Paparazzi Eye In The Dark | Rich |
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