Rosaline Meurer

Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer (born 15 February 1992), is a Gambian-born Nigerian actress and producer.[1][2] She is most known for her 2014 role as Kaylah in the TV series Oasis and 2018 role as Kemi Alesinloye in Ayo Makun's Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons.[3][4]

Rosaline Meurer
Born
Rosaline Ufuoma Meurer

(1992-02-15) 15 February 1992
The Gambia
Other namesRosy Meurer
Occupation
  • Actress
  • producer
Years active2009–present

Early life and education

Meurer grew up in The Gambia where she had her early education. She has a diploma in business management and studied photography.[5]

Career

While growing up, Meurer loved aircraft and flying and dreamt of becoming an air hostess or a pilot. She started her career as a model in The Gambia, before moving to Nigeria in 2009. She was discovered in The Gambia in 2009 by Nigerian actor and politician, Desmond Elliot who advised her to try acting in Nigeria.[6] She moved to Lagos, Nigeria and started her movie career, starring in a minor role in the 2009 Emem Isong's film Spellbound and in the 2011 film In the Cupboard.[7][8]

In 2012, she also starred in a minor role in Weekend Getaway.[9] After starring in the 2012 movie, she stopped acting for a while and went back to school in The Gambia, before coming back to Nigeria to continue her acting career. When she returned in 2014, she joined the cast of TV series Oasis, starring in a lead role as Kaylah.[10][11] The following year, she played Nneka in Damaged Petal, and starred in Red Card and Open Marriage.[12]

In 2017, she starred in a main role in Our Dirty Little Secret.[13] In the same year, she played Monica in the TV series Philip and Polycarp and starred in The Incredible Father, Pebbles of Love and Our Dirty Little Secret.[14] She later went on to produce her first movie The Therapist's Therapy.[15] In 2018, she played the lead role as Valerie in Eniola Badmus's film Karma and starred as Kemi Alesinloye in Ayo Makun's Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons.[16][17][11]

Philanthropy

On 25 May 2017, Meurer rehabilitated and commissioned Udu Main Market Water Project in Udu, Delta State.[18][19] As an ambassador of Big Church Foundation on Women and Child, she donated money to pregnant women at 3-H Clinic and Maternity in Warri, Delta State.[20][21]

Other ventures

Meurer is an ambassador of Multisheen Ebony.[22] In 2015, she became an ambassador of Big Church Foundation on Women and Child.[23][24] She appeared on the cover of the April 2017 House Of Maliq Magazine issue.[25][26] In April 2019, she signed an endorsement deal with DoctorCare247.[27] Four months later, she signed an endorsement deal with Glo.[22][28]

Personal life

Meurer was born in The Gambia to a Dutch father and Nigerian mother from Delta State. She is the first child in a family of three.[29][11]

Filmography

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2009 Spellbound
2011 In the Cupboard
2012 Weekend Getaway
2015 Damaged Petal Nneka
2015 Red Card Kachi
2015 Open Marriage Becky
2016 My Sister And I
2017 Pebbles of Love Vanessa
2017 Our Dirty Little Secret Anita
2017 The Incredible Father Susan
2018 Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons Kemi Alesinloye
2018 Karma Valerie
2019 Accidental Affair Jenny
2020 Circle of Sinners Betty
TBA Table of Men

Television
YearTitleRoleNotes
2014OasisKaylahLead role
2017Philip and PolycarpMonicaMain role

Awards and nominations
YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2017 City People Movie Awards Most Promising Actress of the Year (English) Nominated [30]
La Mode Green Special Recognition Award Won [31]
2016 Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards Next Rated Actress Won [32]

References
  1. "Tonto Dikeh's ex, Churchill declares love for Rosy Meurer". P.M. News. 15 February 2020. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  2. Ogbeche, Danielle (19 January 2017). "Lady accused of having sex with Tonto Dikeh's husband blasts critics". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  3. Abraham, Anthony Ada; Nwagu, Linda (4 March 2018). "Nigeria: Top 10 Young Actresses to Look Out for in 2018". AllAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 5 March 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  4. "'Merry Men' Back On Another Mission". This Day Newspaper. 14 December 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  5. "Rosaline Meurer bags 'indigenous Woman award'". Vanguard Newspaper. 12 July 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  6. "I got more jobs, money after Tonto Dikeh's marriage crisis allegations – Rosaline Meurer". The Punch Newspaper. 8 April 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  7. "Spellbound". Modern Ghana. 23 March 2011. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  8. "Skeletons in their closet - 'In the cupboard' film review". Daily Post Nigeria. 14 September 2012. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  9. Okiche, Wilfred (5 May 2013). "Film review: 'Weekend Getaway' gathers all the stars, but has no idea what to do with them". YNaija. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  10. "'At 26 I have achieved what some of you can never achieve'- Rosy Meurer tells age doubters". Lailas News. 7 July 2018. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  11. Onuorah, Vivian (19 February 2017). ""I Didn't Break TONTO DIKEH's Marriage, Ask Her"--ROSALINE MEURER". City People Magazine. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  12. Boulor, Ahmed (19 January 2017). "Lady accused of dating Tonto Dikeh's husband cries out (Video)". Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  13. "Society doesn't allow Nigerian women to be romantic – Daniel Lloyd". Vanguard Newspaper. 24 September 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  14. "#BNMovieFeature: WATCH IK Ogbonna, Daniel Lloyd, Rosaline Meurer, Stan Nze in "Pebbles of Love"". BellaNaija. 11 August 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  15. Nathaniel, Nathan (16 September 2017). "Actress Rosaline Meurer Joins League Of Movie Producers". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  16. McCahill, Mike (7 December 2018). "Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons review – cheerful comedy, lost in translation, Film". The Guardian. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  17. Efe, Obiomah (30 September 2018). "'Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons' is amoral". flickchat. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  18. "Actress Rosaline Meurer Commissions Water Project". This Day Newspaper. 16 July 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  19. Nathaniel, Nathan (10 July 2017). "Actress, Rosaline Meurer Gives Life To Udu Community As She Commissions New Water Project". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  20. Onuoha, Chris (28 May 2017). "Nollywood actress Rosaline Meurer donates cash to pregnant women". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  21. Adebayo, Tireni (28 May 2017). "Nollywood actress Rosaline Meurer donates cash to pregnant women". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  22. "Actress Rosaline Meurer Becomes GLO Ambassador". The Herald Newspaper. 22 August 2019. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  23. Bivan, Nathaniel (25 February 2017). "Nigeria: Praiz Becomes Ambassador for Charity". AllAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 26 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  24. Olushola, Ricketts (28 April 2019). "Why I'm still close to Tonto Dikeh's ex-husband –Rosaline Meurer". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  25. Olukomaiya, Funmilola (18 April 2017). "Jumoke Orisaguna, Rosaline Meurer Cover House Of Maliq Magazine". P.M. News. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  26. Ochuwa, Akashat (18 April 2017). "Rosaline Meurer On House Of Maliq Magazine Cover". Concise. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  27. Olushola, Ricketts (8 May 2019). "DoctorCare247 to tackle health challenges in Nigeria". The Punch Newspaper. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  28. Ngere, Ify Davies (20 August 2019). "Tonto Dikeh's Ex-Husband, Showers Accolades On Actress, Rosaline Meurer As She Bags Endoresment Deal". Within Nigeria. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  29. "Interesting! 10 Top Facts You Must Know About Controversial Actress Rosaline Meurer". Naijaloaded. 7 February 2017. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  30. Omaku, Josephine (12 September 2017). "City People Movie Awards: and the Nominees are…". Ghafla!. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  31. Nathaniel, Nathan (10 July 2017). "Rosaline Meurer Bags Special Award for ambassadorial support for mother and child". The Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
  32. "Nigeria: Kudos!!! Pretty Nollywood Star, Roseline Meurer Nominated for Nigeria Goodwill Ambassador Awards 2016". AllAfrica.com. 16 November 2016. Archived from the original on 18 November 2016. Retrieved 15 May 2020.
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