Jet Amata was born in Cross River state, Nigeria, on August 21st, 1974. His father is the famous Nollywood actor, Zack Amata. He is one of the most successful filmmakers in West Africa. His work is known and appreciated internationally.
Jeta Amata is 50 years old.
Jet Amata is from a family of seasoned actors and producers like Zack Amata, Ifoghale Amata, and Fred Amata. He studied Theater Arts at Benue State University in Makurdi, Nigeria.
Jeta produced his first movie when he was 21. In 2003, he produced a documentary titled “Game of Life” for the British Broadcating Cooporation (BBC) which was well received by critics. Debuting his movie “Alexa Affair” at the 2004 Berlin Film Festival established him firmly in the minds of Nigerians, Africans, and the world as a renowned and respected Nigerian filmmaker and a true Nollywood success story who tells only stories that impact on people positively.
Some of the movies he has produced include the award-winning movie The Amazing Grace, Game of Life, Black November, Inhale and Mary Slessor among others. His film titled “The Amazing Grace” won the Best West African Film Award in the 2006 Screen Nations Awards in the UK. He has worked with prominent names like Mickey Rourke, Wyclef Jean, Kim Basinger, Vivica fox and Akon. He has been made a Goodwill Ambassador of Haiti by the President of Haiti, Michel Joseph Martelly.
He married the one-time Miss Akwa Ibom, and 2nd runner-up Miss Nigeria, Mbong Amata, but they are now divorced in 2014. They are blessed with a cute baby girl named Veno in 2008.
His net worth is not available.
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