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Most Nollywood stars dream of making it to Hollywood one day, while many have got what it takes, NFN picks the first fifteen, people who have the language, the looks and the attitude to look and act Hollywood and if given the chance would live it up like they were born there.

GENEVIEVE NNAJI:
She quickly became the highest paid Nigerian actress and an idol for several young girls. Even in her ban, Genevieve has continued to cultivate her image and today she looks and feels completely Hollywood. Great diction, great acting and great looks, Genevieve was born to do this.


KATE HENSHAW-NUTAL

She was once a beauty queen so now, as a mother and in her early thirties, Kate Henshaw still has what it takes to captivate. She was the only prominent Nollywood star picked to star in the MNET Doctors' Quarters. She is also one of the few Nollywood stars that does not churn out countless films in months.

DESMOND ELLIOT

Desmond is definitely good looking, one quality alot of Hollywood leads possess. But besides his great looks, Desmond Elliot is a convincing actor. Probably loved more by women than men, he feels alot like Nigeria's version of Morris Chestnut or maybe Sharma Moore.

SAM DEDE

A teacher of the arts, Sam Dede is probably one of the most convincing acts Nollywood has ever seen. A brilliant actor, Dede feels alot like Nollywood's Deniro.

FEMI BRAINARD

Femi Brainard has the looks and the diction. He is also a wonderful actor. He has featured in various Yoruba flicks, but his most prominent English roles include in Dangerous Twins, The Two Brothers and B4 The Vows.

OLU JACOBS

Not only is Olu Jacobs Hollywood Standard, he has also featured in several Hollywood productions which include the classic Dogs Of War and Ashanti among several other flicks.

DAKORE EGBUSON

Dakore has lived in London and hosted on TV. Her charm and charisma go far beyond the silver screen. Well spoken and able to translate various roles, Dakore's charm is alluring, something Hollywood stars should possess.

SEGUN ARINZE

Segun Arinze has been around for a while and hopefully would be around for another while. Even though Mr. Arinze does not define beauty he has still been able to capture the hearts of his female audience. He has played some of Nollywood's best baddies, and has also done a wonderful job as a good guy several times.

YEMI BLAQ

In Hollywood, Wesley Snipes proved it took more than great looks to be a lead man and besides his various action roles featured in several romantic leads including Jungle Fever. Yemi Blaq is not drop dead gorgeous but has the intensity and the diction that definitely capture and captivate the audience.


LIZ BENSON

It is very hard to believe Liz Benson is a mother and in her 40's. She has lived a glamorous life like most Hollywood stars, she has also charmed millions of film watchers. Age has not slowed her down. She sounds Hollywood, she looks Hollywood and she acts Hollywood.

She's definitely Hollywood material if they ever needed a middle aged but very sexy lead female.

RICHARD MOFE DAMIJO

RMD as he is popularly called has featured in an international film, 'Michael Powers', that is as close to Hollywood as many would get. RMD has been in the industry from the beginning. First he captured our hearts on T.V, then in Home Videos. With boyish good looks, RMD is a convincing actor and knows his English.

BIMBO AKINTOLA

Even with a slightly bulky frame, Bimbo is a screen goddess. And since size has never been an issue (Queen Latifah), Bimbo could fit into any Hollywood production without problems.

JOKE SILVA

Wife of Screen idol Olu Jacobs, Joke is a screen idol herself. When most young actresses are asked who inspires them, they quickly mention Joke. In at her age, Joke is graceful and very captivating. She is an asset Hollywood definitely missed out on.

RAMSEY NOUAH JR.

[b]Ramsey Nouah grew in this industry. When he first started, many said he wasn't very convincing as an actor even though he was very good looking, but with time, Ramsey has taken roles and given deliveries that have impressed many. Great diction, great looks and a great actor, what else does Hollywood ask for?B]

http://www.nigerianfilms.net/hollywoodstandard.htm

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n bimbo, joke silva n ramsey

They made no mistakes when picking these people. The picker did not lie. I dont know that dakore girl, but i'll give her space to omotola jolade.

I like the people they picked.. although we all know there r some people that should be on the list.

I would like to give props to every single actors/actresses that made this list, more grease to your elbow. That Yemi Blaq boy is good and I think he's gorgeous and I also think his acting is absolutely flawless.

Where is Omotola on this list?

These actors and actresses are good. but i really don't know how good they are when it comes to hollywood standard. maybe with a lil training they are qualified but presently i think they still have alot of work to do. esp when it comes to talking and squeezing their faces all in the name of having convincing facial expressions. have y'all noticed how hollywood actors and actresses make facial expressions without disfiguring by squeezing their pretty faces? i think that is one big thing for niaja actors and actresses.

what of omotola jalade, ?

Include INI EDO in that list!
Not forgetting Omo.Men add this man called Bob Manuel Udokwu!
Thats the confidence of a scwarzenegger he has there!
They can try Hollywood standard!

keep up the good work Queen2, u did a great job no doubt, what about the following talented artists&actresses:
OMOTOLA JALADE EKEINDE
BOB MANUEL UDOKWU
STELLA DAMASKUS
INI EDO
SAINT OBI
u didnt include them, come on now, they're great, but the question is HOW PREPARED ARE THEY FOR HOLLYWOOD? Hollywood is not Nollywood, peace to y'all,

Top Nollywood Actor Emeka Enyiocha has been nominated for the Best Actor Award in the forthcoming Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) on June 17 in Maryland, USA.
www.nigeriaentertainmentawards.com

Wow!
The guy is talented.
But i cant open the website

i believe they can but, their accent, they'll have to phonerise or else, people wouldn't understand what they are saying resulting in movie flop!

For your information,Liz Benson is now Evangelist Liz Benson,she was in Uyo some weeks back for a meeting which she preached in.Was really inspiring.

I trust Orikinla to always stand up for Emeka Enyicha.I am beginning to like him somehow,not too much o!

These clowns would have to make it first in the South African movie scene (which lets their action speak for them, unlike our pompous NOLLYWOOD ) before thinkin' of Hollywood. . . do yall know how complex Hollywood is?

Orikinla:

Top Nollywood Actor Emeka Enyiocha has been nominated for the Best Actor Award in the forthcoming Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) on June 17 in Maryland, USA.
www.forbiddenentertainmentawards.com

one of those cheap awards they do every month, its getting sickening! Theyve done 10 already in the U.K withing 3 months na by force?

nice stuff

Dakore egbuson is the only qualified person

no be lie?Loverbwoy,THE REASON be say we no dey WELL ORGANISED.for the AWARD.but no worrry things go BETTER SOON.

NWAMARANMA,no!!!!!!!!!don't get things wrong,what about GENNY,OMOSEXY,RAMSEY, i mean,let say THE TOP TEN,nollywood stars who can make it to hollywood.

Can they make it to Bollywood?

You should include Bob Manuel in that list OR,

most of these people can not even act sef

candylips:

most of these people can not even act sef

No candylips, the selection was almost 100% ok but some impt names were omitted

almost all the STARS can make the hollywood, that NAIJA is now a nation to watch in movies.they are the best in africa continent.pls encourage them.

i think most of 'em cn surely make it to hollywood coz they r gettin better almost everyday
however i think gene,stella and omotolla are more than ready to hollywood
they realy r amazing just like ladyamazin herself, lol,

oh yeah,LADYAMAZER,oh soory i was carried away by ur contribution,YES YOU ARE RIGHT

easy

ah where is Omotola i think she should have been picked.

None of them except Ramey Nouah, RMD, and Liz Benson and Maybe Omotola

everyone else NO ---------------->

These choices are definately on target one can only add or subtract one or two, for me i will add omotola i want to believe she was totally not ed and we all know she is dam good, since liz Benson has decided to stop acting and wanting to be an evangelist i think she should be left out of this list, off cause she is one of the best actresses Nigeria has produced. I am also glad that Jim Ike was not mentioned, definately not hollywood standard