Kate Henshaw is a popular Nigerian actress. In 2008 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
Background information
Full Name: Kate Henshaw-NuttallBorn: 19 July 1971Birth place: Calabar, Cross River, NigeriaNationality: NigerianFamous as: ActressYears active: 1993 - presentEducation: Lagos University Teaching HospitalChildren: Gabrielle NuttallRelatives: Andre Blaze (cousin)Religion: Christian
Biographical and educational history
Kate Henshaw was born in Cross River State, the oldest of four children. After completing her primary and secondary education in Lagos and Calabar, Nigeria, she spent one year at the University of Calabar reading remedial studies.She later studied Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science afterwards, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital) in Lagos.
Modeling and acting career
Kate Henshaw worked at the Bauchi State General hospital. Prior to becoming an actress, Henshaw worked as a model, featuring in various commercials including a print and television advert for Shield deodorant.In 1993 Kate Henshaw auditioned for the lead role in the movie When the Sun Sets and was won the role. This was her first appearance in a major Nollywood movie. Kate Henshaw has starred in over 45 Nollywood movies.
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