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Van Vicker is a Ghanaian actor and the CEO of Sky + Orange Productions, a film production house. Vicker joined the entertainment industry as a radio presenter at Groove 106.3 FM (1999-2000) and Vibe 91.9fm (2001-2004) and as a television personality for TV3 Ghana (1997-1999) and Metro Television (2000-2004).

VAN VICKER EDUCATION

Along with fellow actor Majid Michel, he attended school at Mfantsipim School. In his first film, “Divine Love”, he was cast as a supporting character. Coincidentally, the film also starred fellow actors Jackie Aygemang and Majid Michel, who were cast in the female and male lead respectively.

VAN VICKER’S CAREER

Vicker has appeared in many Nollywood films alongside prominent Nollywood actors including Silly Dikeh, Mercy Johnson, Stephanie Okereke, Chika Ike, and Jim Iyke. He is usually cast in the romantic male lead, often alongside actresses Jackie Aygemang and Nadia Buari. He is often compared to Ghanaian actor Majid Michel and Nigerian actor Ramsey Nouah.

He has since received two nominations for ‘Best Actor in a Leading Role’ and ‘Best Upcoming Actor’ at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008. His Nollywood films include My Soul Mate, Heart of Fire, Popular King, Gambling with Marriage, Harvest of love, of stolen will, of a prince’s joy, discovered, of the kingdom and against the law.

Vicker is one of the renowned African actors in the world. He has directed, acted and produced five films under his sky + Orange Productions since 2008. He won Best Actor and Director for his hit comedy, “Joni Waka” in 2012.

His latest entrepreneurial entity, Van Vicker Training Facility, provides a platform for students to get hands-on training in action by professionals . The Van Vicker Foundation is an outreach program for young people.

FROM VICKER AGE

He was born on August 1, 1977. He is 42 years old in 2019.

VAN VICKER FAMILY

Parents of Van Vicker

The actor was born to a Ghanaian/Liberian mother and a Dutch father. His father, however, died when he was six. He has one brother, one sister named, Phylicia Anderson.

Van Vicker wife

Vicker is married to Adjoa Vicker and together the couple have three children; two daughters and a son. They married in 2003.

VAN VICKER BODY MEASUREMENTS

• Height: 1.68m.
• Weight: N0t available.
• Size: Not known.
• Body shape : Not known.
• Hair color: Not known.

VAN VICKER NET WORTH

The talented actor has an estimated net worth of $700,000.

IS VAN VICKER DEAD

Rumors of his alleged death started in 2010 and they repeated themselves many times. He had this to say: “This photo and news of me dying in an accident has been circulating periodically since 2010. What surprises me is that people still fall for it every time.

He reminded them, “Well I guess that means you care enough and that’s a good thing but I want you to promise that from today wherever you see THIS picture, Van Vicker is dead blah blah blah DON’T BELIEVE IT.

He concluded: “With this, I anticipate that the authors will soon come up with a NEW photo announcing my passing. I am not dead. I am very LIVELY and RISE. My story has NOT FINISHED My MISSION is not yet completely accomplished.

FROM VICKER MOVIES

• Providence Island
• Ikenga Gold Dust
• A long night
• flayed
• The Heartbreaker’s Revenge
• When a door closes
• A night in Vegas
• Amine
• black silver
• descent
• Earth
• Paparazzi Eye in the dark
• Psychological game
• loyal enemies
• Faithful Enemies 2
• unstoppable
• Unstoppable 2
• Go
• A crying soul
• A crying soul 2
• Fatal Beauty
• Dangerous Beauty 2
• darkest day
• darkest day 2
• harvest of love
• Harvest of love 2
• heavy heart
• heavy heart 2
• royal tears
• Royal Tears 2
• Royal Tears 3
• Royal Tears 4
• Royal War
• Royal War 2
• sound of pain
• noise of pain 2
• tears of hope
• Tears of Hope 2
• Twilight Sisters
• Twilight Sisters 2
• before the rain
• before the rain 2
• broken tears
• Broken Tears 2
• Corporate housekeeper
• Maid 2
• Friday night
• Friday night 2
• jealous princess
• Jealous Princess 2
• One more kiss
• One more kiss 2
• river of tears
• river of tears 2
• total love
• Total love 2
• American boy
• American boy 2
• I hate women
• i hate women 2
• innocent soul
• innocent soul 2
• In the eyes of my husband
• In My Husband’s Eyes 2
• In My Husband’s Eyes 3
• Princess Tyra
• Princess Tyra 2
• Princess Tyra 3
• battle royale
• Battle Royale 2
• slave of lust
• Slave of Lust 2
• Marriage of the gods
• The wedding of the gods 2
• Beyonce: The President’s Daughter
• Beyonce 2: The President’s Daughter
• darkness of pain
• darkness of pain 2
• Mom’s daughter
• Mom’s daughter 2
• Beyonce’s Return
• Beyonce’s Return 2
• divine love

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT VAN VICKER

Who is Van Vicker?

He is one of the most well-known, talented and beloved Nigerian actors.

How old is Van Vicker?

He is 42 years old in 2019. Born on August 1, 1977.

How tall is Van?

He stands at a height of 1.68 m

Is Van married?

He is married to Adjoa Vicker, the couple have two children.

How much is Van worth?

The talented actor has an estimated net worth of $700,000.

How much does Van earn?

Not known.

Where does Van live?

Nigeria.

Is Van dead or alive?

He is still alive and healthy.

Where is Van now?

He is continuing his acting career.

VAN VICKER MOVIE MUSIC VIDEO

ONE ON ONE WITH VAN VICKER

Published: March 10, 2014

Interview excerpt:

You are known for your roles as a boy in love. Where does your beauty come from?

I do not know. I can’t really tell if it was my mom or my dad. I would say it was a mix of the two, because if my mother had been married to someone else or my father had been married to someone else, the outcome would probably have been different.

We all know how intense the sun is in Ghana, but you have remained fair in complexion. Do you have a beauty regimen?

I get sunburned sometimes, not just in Ghana, Nigeria too; it depends on the location of the movie i’m shooting. But I drink a lot of water and I eat in pieces. That’s all.

We heard so many rumors about you? How do you feel when you hear rumors about yourself?

Often I don’t care, because I know it’s one of those things. Sometimes, if I can counter or demystify them through my social networks, I do; but people will continue to say such things anyway.

How do you deal with being a father, husband and actor?

I don’t think it’s such a big problem. I lead a normal life; I’m just going to (play) these roles. When I’m home, I’m home; and when I’m at work, I don’t mess with that. I do things that a normal father would do. It’s the same with you. I don’t know if you are married, but anyone who is married, works and has children would come home from work and take care of the family. And that’s the same thing I do; there is nothing extraordinary about it. When I’m home, I play with my kids when I’m supposed to.

But when you have to leave the house for days and go on set, how do you make up for that time away?

Usually when I get home I try to spend a lot more time with them. We go to the beach or the pool, watch movies or take a long drive; or we stay home and play games. I try to make up for so many things.

Who are your best Nigerian actors and actresses?

(Laughter) You’re not going to put me on the spot with that. I enjoyed working with all my colleagues.

There was a time when Geneviève said you weren’t a good actor. How did you react to this?

I read the article, but I didn’t mind because it was her opinion, and she’s entitled to it. I never answered it and I don’t think I will. Nevertheless, I have no bad feelings towards him. Now, whether his opinion has changed or is still the same, it doesn’t make much difference to me, because I know I’m a fantastic actor and I do what I do with passion. I appreciate it and I do my best. That said, if I’m given a job to do and she’s involved, I’ll do the job. I won’t say because she said that, I won’t do the job.

But if you feel like confronting her, right?

If I meet her at a function or on a movie set, I’ll ask her; but I won’t do it through the media. Some of these things that people write in newspapers or on blogs aren’t even true; it is possible that they twisted his words. They do this to me all the time, so it’s possible they did this to her. But when I meet her personally, I will ask her if she said that. And if she did, the conversation will continue, about why she said it and how she said it.

You have an accent. What is your background?

Well, I’m a mix of Dutch, Liberian and Ghanaian.

How was he growing up?

I grew up with two women in my life – my mother and my sister; and we are always moving from place to place. I lost my dad when I was six, so I didn’t really have a dad around. My mom taught me to be strong, to do the right thing, and to make sure I grew up a good breed – contrary to what a lot of people say about light-skinned men…

What do people say about fair skinned guys

You know what they say; I don’t need to tell you.

I don’t know what they say. I’m also fair-skinned, so tell me.

Well, I don’t mean light-skinned, but “half-castes”. People usually say they’re bad boys.

And you’re not a bad boy?

No I’m not.

You got married quite young. How do you overcome the temptations of your friends and close colleagues?

Well, I mentioned earlier that that was my mindset: keep it professional. I try to be as professional as possible, and you know sometimes you have to be in a romantic scene with an actress and keep it professional because that’s the beauty of the job. You can actually be romantic and make viewers realize that you’re actually in love with a particular woman, but at the same time, when they say, “Cut!”, you have no feelings for her.

Have you ever been attracted to an actress you were with on set?

I do not think so. The only one I ever read was when they said I broke up Chika Ike’s marriage. I don’t see how that makes sense; but they said I helped break up his marriage.

And your female fans? How often do they bother you?

What do you mean by “disturb”?

How often do you receive calls, emails and tweets from your female fans?

I wouldn’t call it disruption; these are people who like my work and who want to know me personally. Yes, I often receive calls, but I try to adapt. I can’t keep up with all of them so sometimes I just ignore while sometimes I try to answer their questions and inquiries.

How does your wife handle your female fans?

She is very cool with them. She understands the nature of my work and she is totally supportive of what I do. She has the same spirit as me – which is to remain professional.

Do you have any weaknesses?

I have a hard time getting angry, even when it comes to acting. It’s pretty hard for me to get angry while playing because, naturally, it takes a lot to get angry. And when I have to get angry in a movie, it empties me. But for the past three years I’ve been able to work on it