Maryann Ivy

Maryann Ivy Amakor is a Nigerian actress and storyteller who has worked in both Nollywood screen productions and Nigerian theatre. She is particularly associated with character-driven stories and stage performances. Her professional profile describes her as a trained actor with experience across stage and screen. 

She has appeared in productions including Venge, where she played Toke, Something Special as Eniola, Marooned as Nessa, and Irreplaceable as Sylvia. She was also part of the cast of the Nigerian series Schooled, playing Sonia. 

Maryann also has a strong theatre background. She played Rume in the 2019 Lagos Theatre Festival production Hertitude, a story about three sisters dealing with family conflict, societal expectations, betrayal and their mother's declining health. 

More recently, she appeared in Baby Shower (2026) alongside Amanda Oruh, Wendy Lawal, Imoh Eboh and Eronini Osinachim. The film was adapted from Minna Davies' stage play and directed by Precious Asuai.