Wendy Hancil Bangura is a Sierra Leonean actress, film producer, author and entrepreneur.[1][2]

Wendy Hancil Bangura
Born
Wendy Bangura
NationalitySierra Leonean
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Film producer
  • Author
  • Entrepreneur
Known forThe Entrapped (2012)
Websitewendyhbangura.com

Career

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Acting

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She was the producer of the 2012 film, The Entrapped, in which she was also a cast alongsides Nollywood's Desmond Elliot who directed the film and others such as Syr Law, Illya Konstantin, Susan Peters and Emmanuel Mensah.[2][3][4][5] For this film, she was nominated in the "Best Film Producer – Diaspora" category in the 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards.[6][7]

She was featured in the 2014 Cameroonian film, The Greedy Realtor, directed by El Vis (VIS 3K) and produced by Benedette Keyi Jeff. Other cast include: Blaise Christian Sitchet, Clara Fernaldo, Ralph Maunello and others.[8]

Writing

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She is the author of the 97 paged book, Tears, Trials, and Triumphs.[1][9]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2014 The Greedy Realtor Actress [8]
2012 The Entrapped Actress (Allison); Executive producer Action, Drama, Romance [4][5]

Accolades

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
2012 GIAMA Best Film Producer – Diaspora Herself Nominated

References

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  1. ^ a b Bangura, Wendy (12 October 2017). Tears, Trials & Triumphs. Dorrance Publishing. ISBN 978-1480975644. Retrieved 28 November 2020. {{cite book}}: |website= ignored (help)
  2. ^ a b Tosan (25 June 2012). "Movie Premiere: The Entrapped". Trendy Africa. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  3. ^ "The Entrapped". TalkAfricanMovies. 29 January 2014. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  4. ^ a b "The Entrapped Movie (2012)" (in Polish). Filmweb. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  5. ^ a b "The Entrapped Movie (2012)". IMDb. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  6. ^ "Nominees – GIAMA Awards". Golden Icons. 16 August 2012. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  7. ^ Peterking (29 August 2012). "3 Liberians in 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards (GIAMA)". Liberia Entertainment. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
  8. ^ a b Kanjo, Ernest (30 July 2014). "The Greedy Realtor". Tip Top Stars. Retrieved 29 November 2020.
  9. ^ Mbapndah L., Ajong (14 January 2020). "A TALE OF COURAGE, RESILIENCE & HOPE FOR JUSTICE IN WENDY BANGURA'S "TEARS, TRIALS, AND TRIUMPHS"". Pan African Visions. Retrieved 28 November 2020.
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