Godliver Gordian
Godliver Gordian | |
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| Nationality | Tanzanian |
| Occupation | Actress |
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Godliver Gordian is a Tanzanian actress.[1] She is a part of the New York-based humanitarian organization, Global Medical Relief Fund, and has helped albino graduates find jobs by speaking to employers on their behalf, irrespective of the fears associated with albinos in Tanzania.[2]
Career[edit]
Gordian was starred in a Jordan Riber 2012 half-hour Swahili language TV Series titled, Siri ya Mtungi, in which she played the role of "Cheusi". The film also featured the likes of Beatrice Taisamo, Yvonne Cherrie and others.[3][4]
In 2015, she acted the leading role in a Tanzanian drama film by Chande Omar titled, Aisha.[5][6]
In 2016, she was nominated for The African Film and Arts Festival (TAFF) awards in the Best Actress category, for her role in the film, Aisha.[1] For the same role and film, she was nominated for the Azam Bongo Movie Awards in the Best Actress category at the 2016 Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF),[7][8] which she won.[9]
She was also featured in the 2016 comedy-drama film by Seko Shamte titled, Homecoming.[10][11]
She was the casting director in the 2017 multi-award-winning Tanzanian Swahili language drama film by Amil Shivji titled, T-JUNCTION, starring: Magdalena Christopher, Hawa Alisa (Hawa Ally), Cojack Chilo.[12][13]
In 2018, she was starred in Jordan Riber's Swahili language drama film, Bahasha (The Envelope), in which she played the role of Hidaya. Other featured stars include Ayoub Bombwe and Godliver Gordian.[14][15]
She also featured in Seko Shamte's Binti, a Tanzanian drama film slated to be released in 2021. She played the role of "Rose".[16]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Binti | Actress (Rose) | Drama | |
| 2018 | Bahasha (The Envelope) | Actress (Zawadi) | Drama | |
| 2017 | T-Junction | Casting director | Drama | |
| 2016 | Homecoming | Actress | Comedy drama | |
| 2015 | Aisha | Actress (Aisha) | Drama | |
| 2012 | Siri ya Mtungi | Actress (Cheusi) | Short TV series; Drama |
Accolades[edit]
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | The African Film Festival | Best Actress | Aisha | Nominated |
| Zanzibar International Film Festival | Won | |||
| 2021 | Tanzania Film Festival Awards | Jua Kali | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ a b "NOMINEES AND TAFFESTS". TAFF. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ Ager, Susan. "For Them, Being Pale Can Bring Scorn, Threats, and Worse". National Geographic. Archived from the original on June 3, 2017. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ Siri Ya Mtungi. Worldcat. OCLC 1019443274. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Siri ya Mtungi full cast". IMDb. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Aisha (Tanzania)". Evas Guide. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Aisha". SPLA. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2016 | 19th edition". Africultures. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Zanzibar International Film Festival 2016 Award Winners". CinéEqual. July 20, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "East African Films Dominate ZIFF 2016 Awards". Film Contact. July 19, 2016. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Homecoming (2016)". Dream13Media. January 29, 2016. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "Homecoming (1) (2016)". IMDb. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "T-Junction". Kijiweni Productions. Retrieved November 9, 2020.
- ^ "T-Junction". SPLA. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
- ^ "Bahasha (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ Riber, Jordan. "BAHASHA". Toronto International Black Film Festival. Retrieved November 7, 2020.
- ^ "Binti (2021)". IMDb. Retrieved November 10, 2020.
External links[edit]
- Godliver Gordian on IMDb
- Godliver Gordian on Mubi