Kate Henshaw-Nuttall

Henshaw was born on July 19, 1971, in Calabar, Nigeria, and grew up in Cross River State as the eldest of four children. She completed her primary and secondary education in Lagos and Calabar before attending the University of Calabar, where she pursued remedial studies for a year. Henshaw later majored in Medical Microbiology at the School of Medical Lab Science, LUTH (Lagos University Teaching Hospital), in Lagos. Before embarking on her acting career, she worked at the Bauchi State General Hospital.

Before becoming an actress, Henshaw initially pursued a career in modeling. Her striking looks and charisma led her to feature in various commercials, including print and television advertisements for Shield deodorant. However, her true passion lay in acting, and in 1993, she auditioned for and won the lead role in the movie "When the Sun Sets." This marked her breakthrough in the Nollywood industry, and she has since appeared in over 45 Nollywood movies.

Henshaw's exceptional talent and captivating performances have garnered critical acclaim and industry recognition. In 2008, she received the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her exceptional portrayal in the movie "Stronger than Pain." Her commendable acting skills have also led to her nomination for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2018 for her performance in the film "Roti."

Kate Henshaw's filmography showcases her versatility and range as an actress. Some notable films she has appeared in include:

- "Above Death: In God We Trust" (2003)

- "A Million Tears" (2006)

- "My Little Secret" (2006)

- "Stronger Than Pain" (2007)

- "Show Me Heaven" (2007)

- "Aremu The Principal" (2015)

- "Chief Daddy" (2018)

- "New Money" (2018)

- "The Ghost and the House of Truth" (2019)

- "4th Republic" (2019)

Beyond her acting career, Henshaw has explored various other ventures. She is now recognized as "The Face of Onga," a popular brand, and also serves as a judge on Nigeria's Got Talent, showcasing her multifaceted abilities and contributions to the entertainment industry.

Henshaw's compassion and commitment to making a positive impact extend beyond her professional endeavors. In 2016, she came across a Twitter post featuring a two-year-old boy named Michael Alvez, who was born with an ulcerous growth on his face. Intrigued by his plight, Henshaw developed a keen interest in his case and traced the boy's family. Along with several others, she contributed 8 million nairas towards Michael's treatment. However, due to disagreements and requests from the family, Henshaw returned the donated funds and had to stop assisting the boy's family.