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Diane Russet

Diane Russet
Born (1996-02-28) 28 February 1996 (age 28)
Lagos State, Nigeria
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materEastern Mediterranean University
OccupationFilmmaker
Years active2019-present
Known for
Awards2023 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Won)

Precious Diane Yashim, born 28 February 1996 popularly known as Diane Russet is a Filmmaker,[1] Actor,[2] Producer, Business Enthusiast[3] and Ex Big Brother 4 housemate.[4] [5]

She's known for her Drama Series “Ricordi” which won Best Original Drama Series at the 2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.[6][7][8]

Background and education

Diane Russet was born in Ilorin, Kwara State, and she relocated to Kaduna State at the age of 2.[9] She studied at LifeSpring Christian Academy, Kaduna before attending Command Secondary School, Kaduna.[10]

After completing her secondary education in 2011, she enrolled in a Foundation course in medicine at the University of Debrecen in Hungary. She then continued to Eastern Mediterranean University in Cyprus to pursue a Bachelor's in Molecular Biology and Genetics. In November 2017 she returned to Nigeria.[11]

Career

Diane Russet has produced and starred in three short films and a series, including Therapist, Bayi, Storm, Mo and Mel, There is something wrong with the Bamideles, and “Ricordi”[12] starred alongside a Nigerian politician and a former senator Dino Melaye,[13] which she used to raise awareness of social concerns and illnesses.[14][15]

In 2022, She has received nominations for her movie “Bayi” for the 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Mo x Mel was nominated for the Nxt awards.[16]

In 2023, she won Best Original Drama Series at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [17]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Notes Ref
2019 Big Brother 4 Herself Reality show

Films

Year Title Role Notes
2020 Therapist[18] --
Bayi --
Storm[19] --
2021 Mo and Mel Melinda
Ricordi Fejiro Michael Akinrogunde
2022 There is something wrong with the Bamideles Nkiru Michael Akinrogunde
Brotherhood (2022 film) Efe Directed byLoukman Ali
2023 The Bloom Bos Miss Fareedah Directed by Xela
2024 Dear Diane Temidayo TV Series

Music videos

Year Song Artiste Notes Ref
2020 If You No Love’’ Chike (singer) Video vixen [20]

Awards and nominations

Year Event Category Result Ref
2022 2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Indigenous Language Movie or TV Series (Hausa) Nominated [21]
Nxt Awards Celebrity Sensation of the Year Nominated
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Original Drama Series Won [22]

References

  1. ^ "See What Your Favourite Celebs Are Doing During Covid-19 Lockdown". Dailytrust. 9 April 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  2. ^ "BBNaija star Diane Russet is about to make her Nollywood debut 5 Things that Should Matter Today". ynaija. 18 June 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  3. ^ "SISIANO PAOLO,ALEX OKE, DIANE RUSSET,EFE RELE". thisdaystyle. 23 April 2023. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  4. ^ "I've moved on from BBNaija, now focused on my career –Diane Russet'". Punch. 25 July 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  5. ^ "Snoop Dogg Hilariously Trolls BBNaija's Diane On Social Media". herald. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  6. ^ "Full list of winners at the 9th AMVCA 2023". Businessday. 20 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  7. ^ "Diane Russet and Beauty Tukura shine bright! – AMVCA9". Dstv. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  8. ^ Nseyen, Nsikak (2023-05-21). "AMVCA 2023: Osas, Tobi, Bimbo, Funke Akindele, Patience Ozokwo win big [Full list of Winners]". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2023-06-03.
  9. ^ "BBNaija: What Kaduna people did to me – Diane". dailypost. 9 October 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  10. ^ "Diane Russet Focuses on Underage Marriage". thisdaylive. Retrieved 15 September 2022.
  11. ^ "I HATED GOD – DIANE RUSSET REFLECTS ON HARD PAST". Guardian. 21 March 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  12. ^ "Ex-BBNaija housemate, Diane Russet soars with 'Ricordi'". Vanguard. 22 April 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  13. ^ "VIDEO: Dino Melaye lands first lead role in new Nollywood film". Premiumtimes. 19 May 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Watch the official trailer for 'Ricordi' web series". Pulse. 11 February 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  15. ^ "Fans Embark On Fund Drive For Diane Russet's Ricordi Series". independent. 20 March 2021. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  16. ^ "AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". bbc. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  17. ^ "AMVCA 2023: Full list of winners". Punch. 21 May 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  18. ^ "WATCH: EX BBNAIJA HOUSEMATE DIANE RELEASES TRAILER FOR DEBUT FILM "THE THERAPIST"". Guardian. 5 December 2019. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  19. ^ "Check out trailer for 'Storm' movie by Diane Russet". Pmnews. 30 June 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  20. ^ "Diane Russet of BBNaija and Mayorkun features on Chike's new video for, 'If You No Love'". Pulse. 9 October 2020. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  21. ^ "AMVCA: 2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". bbc. 21 March 2022. Retrieved 27 May 2023.
  22. ^ "AMVCA releases nominees for 2023 awards [FULL LIST]". dailypost. 17 April 2023. Retrieved 27 May 2023.