Yvonne Nelson (born 12 November 1985)[1][2] is a Ghanaian actress, model, film producer, author, entrepreneur and a former Miss Ghana Contestant.
[15] Nelson, a former Miss Ghana contestant, accidentally began her career when she went to her favorite place to watch an audition and the producer asked if she would like to perform.
She started Heels and Sneakers, a television show centered on a group of young adults seeking happiness and the obstacles they face in pursuing good education, successful employment, and marriage.
[26] The memoir was unveiled at Peduase Valley Resort, drawing support from numerous industry figures, friends, and media personnel in attendance.
[25] Nelson's memoir delves into her unwavering determination to uncover the identity of her biological father, examines the intricacies of her relationship with her mother, and candidly explores her trials and tribulations in the realms of acting, dating, and beyond.
[25][26] Nelson received numerous accolades for her courage and willingness to share her personal experiences, while others expressed concerns about the book's cost, citing the high equivalent prices in euros and pounds as a barrier to affordability for some, especially some Ghanaians.
[28][29][30] The actress remained silent about rumors of her pregnancy until she announced the birth of her daughter through a WOW Magazine Cover, this is because she rarely posts about the things that are dear to her.
[38] Actress Yvonne Nelson tweeted that she is looking forward to the day Ghanaians would refuse to vote in presidential elections to send a message to politicians.
[39] On 30 April 2024, Yvonne made a call to the Ghanaian public to join her in a demonstration against the sitting government on the consistent dumsor (light outs) across the country.
[40][41] On 8 June 2024, Nelson led the second vigil for the #dumsormuststop campaign against the government for the continuous lights out situation that the country continued to face[1][2] despite the police effort to thwart the vigil [4] In 2013, Nelson was honored by GoWoman Magazine and Printex for her efforts in setting up the Glaucoma Foundation to fight the disease and her film career.