Yvonne Cherrie

Yvonne Cherrie
Yvonne Cherrie
Born	Cherrie Y. K. Salehe; August 19, 1981; Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Other names	Monalisa
Alma mater	Tanzania Public Service College (Secretarial Studies); British Council Tanzania; Wilnag Media Training College (D.M.C);
Occupations	Actress; film producer; film director; Radio Host;
Years active	1998-present
Spouse	George Tyson Akinyi (2001-2005)
Children	Sonia Akinyi (2001); Sean Abdulwahid Jr. (2007); Kenzo Tyron (2016);
Parent	Suzan Lewis (Natasha);
Website	instagram.com/monalisatz

Yvonne Cherrie (also known as Monalisa, born August 19, 1981) is a Tanzanian actress. In 2010 she won Zanzibar International Film Festival for the 'Best Actress' award. She was also nominated for 2011 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Pan African Actress Of The Year. She is cited as one of the best actresses and pioneers in the movie industry of Tanzania. She is also the founder of Act With Monalisa foundation which focus on to mentor and support young Tanzanian women with acting career guidance and a platform to showcase their talents and Director of African Women Arts and Film Festival (AWAFFEST).

Yvonne Cherrie
Born	Cherrie Y. K. Salehe (1981-08-19) August 19, 1981 Dar Es Salaam, Tanzania
Other names	Monalisa
Alma mater	Tanzania Public Service College (Secretarial Studies) British Council Tanzania Wilnag Media Training College (D.M.C)
Occupations	Actress film producer film director Radio Host
Years active	1998-present
Spouse	George Tyson Akinyi (2001-2005)
Children	Sonia Akinyi (2001) Sean Abdulwahid Jr. (2007) Kenzo Tyron (2016)
Parent	Suzan Lewis (Natasha)
Website	instagram.com/monalisatz