Liz Benson Biography

Liz Benson is a Nigerian Actress, Television Personality, Evangelist, and Philanthropist, who was born and brought up in Etinawa, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. Liz began acting at the age of five. Her popularity begun when she featured in Fortunes, a television soap opera in 1993. Most movie watchers in Nigeria love Liz so much and it is seen as one of the first ladies of Nollywood.

Benson played the part of Mrs. Agnes Johnson in the soap, ‘Fortunes’, which ran for about two years on the Nigerian Television Authority network. In 1994, she also featured on Glamour Girls, a very successful home video film that focused on the theme of prostitution. Her role in it changed the scene for her after Fortunes.

The movie shot her into prominence and gradually she warmed her way into the minds of millions of Nigerian movie fans. Surprisingly, just when her rating as a leading actress had begun to rise even higher than expected, Benson suddenly quit acting in 1996. Liz became a born-again Christian and started preaching the Gospel.

Liz Benson Age

Benson is 55 years old as of 2021, she was born on 5 April 1966, in Etinawa, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. She celebrates her birthday on 5 April every year and her birth sign is Aries.

Liz Benson Height

Liz stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. Her body measurements are 33-27-35 inches.

Liz Benson Weight

Benson Weighs 55 kg. She has black eyes and black hair.

Liz Benson Education

Liz attended Sylvania State College in the United States of America, from where she graduated with a bachelor’s degree in Dramatic Arts.

Liz Benson Family

Benson was born and raised by her parents in Etinawa. Our efforts to find out more about her family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Liz’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if she has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Liz Benson Marriage

Liz is currently married to her husband Bishop Great Ameye, of Freedom Family Assembly Church. The couple tied the knot in 2009 in a quiet court ceremony in Abuja, Nigeria at the Rainbow Christian Assembly in Warri, Delta State. Their wedding ceremony was attended by Richard Mofe-Damijo and other cre-de-la-creme of Nollywood.

They are both involved in a Christian Evangelical Ministry in which her husband is a pastor while she is an evangelist. He gave her the authority to continue with her acting. Mayor said it could still be a platform for Liz to glorify God. This was after the death of her late husband Samuel Gabriel Etim.

Liz Benson Dughter

Benson has three children, two daughters named Lilian Etim, and Roseline Etim and a son named Richard Etim. Her daughter Lilian got married to her heartthrob, Promise in a traditional wedding ceremony held in Akwa Ibom on 1 April 2017.

Liz Benson Son

Liz has only one son named Richard Etim. Richard has studied in Benin, Republic. There is no much information given about Richard. Liz loves to keep her family life personal.

Liz Benson Net Worth

Benson has an estimated net worth of $700,000 dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress, Television Personality, Evangelist, and Philanthropist. Through her various sources of income, Liz has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

Liz Benson Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Liz Benson.

Liz Benson Wiki

Full Names: Elizabeth Benson
Gender: Female
Occupation / Profession: Actress, Television Personality, Evangelist, and Philanthropist
Nationality: Nigerian
Race / Ethnicity: African
Religion: Christianity
Sexual Orientation: Straight

Liz Benson Birthday

Age / How Old?: 55 years (2021)
Zodiac Sign: Taurus
Date of Birth: 5 April 1966
Place of Birth: Etinawa, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria
Birthday: 5 April

Liz Benson Body Measurements

Body Measurements: 33-27-35 inches
Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68 m)
Weight: 55 kg (121 lbs)
Eye Color: Black
Hair Color: Black
Shoe Size: 5 (US)
Dress Size: 10 (US)
Breast Size: 33 inches
Waist Size: 27 inches
Hip Size: 35 inches

Liz Benson Family and Relationship

Father (Dad): Not Known
Mother: Not Known
Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
Marital Status: Married
Husband/Spouse: Married to Bishop Great Ameye
Dating / Boyfriend: Not Applicable
Children: Sons (Lilian Etim and Roseline Etim) Daughter(s) (Richard Etim)

Liz Net Worth and Salary

Net Worth: $700,000
Salary: Under Review
Source of Income: Actress, Television Personality, Evangelist, and Philanthropist

Liz Benson Nollywood

Liz is a famous Nollywood actress, television personality and philanthropist. She started acting when she was five years old. Liz is loved by most movie watchers in Nigeria and is seen as one of the first ladies of Nollywood.

Some of her more popular roles include her role as Titubi in Femi Osofisan’s Morountodun and as Mrs. Agnes Johnson in Fortunes, a soap opera that ran for about two years on Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) Channel 10. Liz acted in a number of Nollywood video-films such as Evil Men 1 and 2, Shame, Conspiracy, Izaga, Burden, Stolen Child, Faces, Dead End, Tycoon, Glamour Girls, Body of Vengeance and a horde of other movies.

Liz Benson Movies

Still Falling (2021)
Lotanna (2017)
Lizard Life (2017)
Hilarious Hilary (2015)

Dry (2014)
Toko taya (2007)
Political Control (2006)
Bridge-Stone (2005)

Crazy Passion (2005)
Day of Atonement (2005)
Now & Forever(2005)
Squad Twenty-Three (2005)

Women in Power (2005)
Inheritance (2004)
Melody of Life (2004)
Red Hot (2004)

Turn Table (2004)
World Apart (2004)
Èèkù-idà (2002)
Wisdom and Riches (2002)

Dapo Junior (2000) …. Ronke
Chain Reaction (1999)
Diamond Ring (1998)
Scores to Settle (1998)

Back to Life (1997)
True Confession (1995)
Glamour Girls (1994)
Silenced (????)

Frequently Asked Questions About Liz Benson

Who is Liz Benson?

Liz Benson is a renowned Actress, Television Personality, Evangelist, and Philanthropist, who began acting at the age of five.

How old is Liz Benson?

Benson is an American national born on 5^th April 1966, in Etinawa, Akwa Ibom State.

How tall is Liz Benson?

Liz stands at a height of 1.68m.

Is Liz Benson married?

Yes, Benson is married to Bishop Great Ameye. They got married in 2009 and together they have three children. The couple resides in Delta State together with their children.

How much is Benson worth?

Liz has an approximate net worth of $700,000. This amount has been accrued from her leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Where does Liz live?

Benson is a resident of Delta State, Nigeria, we shall upload pictures of her house as soon as we have them.

Is Benson dead or alive?

Liz is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Liz Now?

Benson is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, she is a cast member of the newly released series Still Falling, which was released on 12 February 2021 in Nigeria and later dates in other countries.

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