Van Vicker
Joseph Van Vicker (born August 1, 1977), also known as Van Vicker, is a gifted Ghanaian actor, film director, and humanitarian.
He is also the chief executive officer of Sky + Orange Production, a film production company. He was nominated for Best Emerging Actor and Best Actor in a Leading Role at the 2008 African Movie Academy Awards.
Van Vicker has also appeared alongside Rita Dominic, Regina Daniels, Yul Edochie, Chika Ike, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, and Stephanie Okeke in Nollywood films.
He has appeared in over 70 films and is considered one of the most talented performers of his current generation.
Profile:
Name: | Van Vicker Joseph |
Also Known As: | Van Vicker |
Date Of Birth: | 1st August, 1977 |
Place Of Birth | Accra Ghana |
Nationality: | Ghanaian |
Net Worth: | $3 Million Dollars |
Age: | 44 years of Age |
Profession: | Actor, Movie Director |
Childhood And Education
Van Vicker was born in Accra, Ghana, on August 1, 1977, to a Dutch father and a Ghanaian/Liberian mother.
His sister’s name is Phylicia Anderson. According to rumour, his stepbrother’s name is unknown.
His father passed away when he was six years old. He has frequently stated in interviews that he considers himself a global citizen due to his mother’s international upbringing.
Due to his father’s untimely passing, Van Vicker has mentioned that he has a close relationship with his mother and considers her to be his hero.
Majid Michel and Van Vicker attended Mfantsipim School together. Then, in 2021, he graduated from the College of Communications at the African University.
Career
Van Vicker began his career in entertainment as a radio host for Groove 106.3 FM from 1999 to 2000 and Vibe 91.9 FM from 2001 to 2004, as well as a television personality for TV3 Ghana from 1997 to 1999 and Metro TV from 2000 to 2004.
Sun City, a Ghanaian television series about university life, featured his appearance. Then he portrayed LeRoy King Jr., an American-born Fine Arts student who moves to Sun City to complete his studies. There were a total of 10 episodes in the series.
Soon, Van Vicker was cast as a supporting character in his debut film, titled Divine Love. This film also marked the debuts of future stars Jackie Appiah and Majid Michel, who played the female and male leads, respectively.
He typically co-stars with renowned actresses such as Jackie Appiah and Nadia Buari as the male lead. He is frequently likened to the Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah and his compatriot Majid Michel due to their similar acting styles.
Van Vicker has also starred in a number of Nollywood films alongside notable Nollywood actors such as Mercy Johnson, Tonto Dikeh, Chika Ike, Nonso Diobi, Mike Ezuruonye, Stephanie Okereke, and Jim Iyke.
Some of his Nollywood films are Heart of Fire, My Soul Mate, Popular King, Harvest of Love, Gambling with Marriage, Stolen Will, Discovered, The Joy of a Prince, The Kingdom, and Against the Law.
Van Vicker is also the CEO of the film production company Sky + Orange Productions. The Van Vicker Training facility is the actor’s most recent entrepreneurial endeavour, where acting pros instruct students. The Van Vicker Foundation is an outreach initiative for economically-motivated children.
Since 2008, he has produced, directed, and acted in five films under his production business, Sky + Orange Productions. However, 2012 was the most successful year for his production company, as his comedy film, Joni Waka, earned him the NAFCA Best Actor and Best Director awards.
Honors and Nominations
Van Vicker is a great and exceptional performer who has been nominated for and won multiple accolades from Africa to the Caribbean.
His accolades include Ghana Movie Awards, ACRAG Awards, and Nollywood Academy Film Critics’ Awards.
He won Best African Caribbean Actor in 2009 and Best African American Actor in 2011. Additionally, in the same year, Van Vicker was awarded the Pan African Creative Actor.
Not to mention the 2013 Papyrus Magazine Screen Actors Awards (PAMSAA) for Best International Actor, which he won.
Social Media
In terms of the number of followers on his social media platforms, Van Vicker has achieved amazing success.
The majority of his followers are devoted followers, whom he never fails to impress with interesting photos and posts.
Personal Affairs
Van Vicker is one of, if not the, greatest actors in Africa. The Dutch-Ghanaian sensation is of ordinary height and physique. His beautiful brown eyes and black hair are also noteworthy physical attributes.
Since June 28, 2018, Van Vicker has been married to Dr Prophet La’Rika Van Vicker, also known as Adjoa Vicker, who is the chief executive officer of Our Voice Matters International Peace Coalition.
He holds the position of interim president of the same organisation. Apartments in the United States and Nigeria are owned by Van and Adjoa Vicker.
The actor, however, was married to Adjoa Vicker. The couple wed in 2003 and currently have three children: J’dyl Vicker, J-ian Vicker, and Vj Van Vicker.
However, after many years of adultery and irreconcilable differences, the couple determined that divorce and co-parenting as friends was the best course of action.
In an interview, Nadia Buari claimed that Malik Buari, Aysha Buari, Shaida Buari, and Jameel Buari are the offspring of Van Vicker. This suggests that Nadia Buari is his girlfriend and partner.
Filmography
- Divine Love (2004)
- Beyonce: The President’s Daughter (2006)
- Darkness of Sorrow
- Mummy’s Daughter
- The Return of Beyonce
- American Boy (2007)
- I Hate Women
- Innocent Soul
- In the Eyes of My Husband
- Princess Tyra
- Royal Battle
- Slave to Lust
- Wedlock of the Gods
- Broken Tears (2008)
- Corporate Maid
- Friday Night
- Jealous Princess
- River of Tears
- Total Love
- Twilight Sisters (2009)
- Royal War
- Beyond Conspiracy (2009)
- Discovered (2010)
- Loyal Enemies (2010)
- Kingdom in Flames (2010)
- Paparazzi Eye In The Dark (2011)
- One Night In Vegas (2013)
- Skinned (2016)
- Cop’s Enemy (2017)
Net Worth
Van Vicker is one of Africa’s most influential actors. He is also the CEO of Sky + Orange Productions, a production firm he created in 2008.
Ghanaian actor and producer, Van Vicker, is reported to have a net worth of $3 million.
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