Yvonne Ekwere

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| birth_name = Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|03|3}}

| birth_place = Lagos State, Nigeria

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| nationality = Nigerian

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| alma_mater = Lagos State University

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Yvonne Imoh-Abasi Glory Ekwere ({{Pronunciation|Ig-Yvonne Ekwere.ogg|Igbo pronunciation|help=no}}; born March 3, 1987), popularly known as Yvonne Vixen Ekwere, is a Nigerian media personality, content producer and actress who works as the presenter of E-Weekly on Silverbird Television.{{cite news|url=https://thenet.ng/popular-broadcaster-yvonne-vixen-ekwere-clocks-29-years/|title=Popular broadcaster, Yvonne Vixen Ekwere clocks 29 years|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|author=Kayode Badmus|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}} Since making her debut as a co-host on a late night show on Rhythm 93.7 FM, her style of presenting has seen her win several awards.{{cite news|url=http://pulse.ng/celebrities/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-my-ex-used-me-to-get-famous-id3205278.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere: My Ex Used Me To Get Famous|work=Pulse Nigeria|author=Esho Wemimo|date=17 October 2014|access-date=25 September 2016}}{{cite news|url=https://m.thenigerianvoice.com/news/208118/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-overdosed-on-self-love-as-she-celebrates.html|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Overdosed On Self-Love As She Celebrates Birthday (Photos)|work=nigeriafilms.com|publisher=The Nigerian Voice|author=Maryjane Ezeh|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}

Early life and education

Vixen is a native of Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, but she was born as the last of 7 children in Lagos State, Southwestern Nigeria where she completed her basic and secondary school education at Airforce Primary School, Victoria Island, Lagos and Holy Child College, Lagos respectively. She holds a bachelor's degree in History and International Studies which she obtained from Lagos State University.{{cite web|url=http://www.mybiohub.com/2016/03/yvonne-vixen-ekwere-biography.html?m=1|title=Yvonne Vixen Ekwere Biography|website=www.mybiohub.com|date=3 March 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}}

Career

=Radio/TV career=

Her career started in 2008 after she was invited by Ikponmwosa Osakioduwa to be the co-host of a radio show called Dance Party which airs on Rhythm 93.7 FM.{{cite news|url=http://sunnewsonline.com/fans-stalk-me-for-love-yvonne-ekwere-radio-presenter/|title=Fans stalk me for love –Yvonne Ekwere, radio presenter|work=The Sun Newspaper|author=Christian Agadibe|date=14 August 2016|access-date=25 September 2016}} Vixen later auditioned and won the role as presenter of Silverbird Television's entertainment show E-Weekly. Her career has since seen her interview notable celebrities and hosted several high-profile events including Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2012 and former President, Goodluck Jonathan's "Dinner With Showbiz Stakeholders" amongst others. In October 2015, she launched her own web series show called Drive Time with Vixen. She cites Oprah Winfrey as her source of inspiration.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2012/03/bn-saturday-celebrity-interview-shes-called-vixen-for-a-reason-meet-tv-presenter-yvonne-ekwere/|title=BN Saturday Celebrity Interview: She's Called "Vixen" For a Reason. Meet TV Presenter Yvonne Ekwere|work=BellaNaija|author=Adeola Adeyemo|date=24 March 2012|access-date=25 September 2016}} She Interview Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCA.{{Cite web |last=BellaNaija.com |date=2014-03-19 |title=Yvonne Ekwere Interviews Genevieve Nnaji, Funke Akindele, Denrele Edun & More on their Journey to Success at the 2014 Amstel Malta AMVCAs! |url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/03/yvonne-ekwere-interviews-genevieve-nnaji-funke-akindele-denrele-edun-more-on-their-journey-to-success-at-the-2014-amstel-malta-amvcas/ |access-date=2022-07-23 |website=BellaNaija |language=en-US}}

=Films and soaps=

She has starred and made appearances in films and soap operas including 7 Inch Curve, Render to Caesar, Put a Ring on It, and the season 2 of Gidi Up where she starred in 3 episodes.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2014/06/toolz-oc-ukeje-zainab-balogun-ikechukwu-adesua-etomi-at-gidi-up-season-2-premiere/|title=Toolz, OC Ukeje, Zainab Balogun, Ikechukwu, Adesua Etomi at "Gidi Up" Season 2 Premiere|work=BellaNaija|date=22 June 2014|access-date=25 September 2016}}

Awards and recognitions

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Year !Award ceremony !Prize !Result
2009 \|rowspan="2"\|Future Awards \|rowspan="6"\|TV Personality of the Year \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2"\|2010 \|{{nom}}
rowspan="2"\|FAB Awards \|{{nom}}
rowspan="4"\|2011 \|{{won}}
Future Awards \|{{nom}}
ELOY Awards 2011 \|{{won}}
The Nigerian Events Awards \|Best Event Coverage \|{{won}}
2012 \|City People Fashion Awards 2012 \|Most Stylish TV Presenter of the Year \|{{won}}
2013 \|2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards \|TV Personality of the Year \|{{nom}}

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2009

|rowspan="2"|Future Awards

|rowspan="6"|TV Personality of the Year

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rowspan="2"|2010

|{{nom}}

rowspan="2"|FAB Awards