Education
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Artist University of Lagos.
Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Artist University of Lagos.
Silva was born in Lagos, Nigeria, into a family of four children. She attended Holy Child College in Lagos, after which she studied English at the University of Lagos. She then relocated to England and studied drama at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art in London.
She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2nd Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2006, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008. Silva has starred in several films and television series of both English and Yoruba languages, some which include Secret Laughter of Women, 30 Days, Letters to a Stranger, Widow"s Cot, Foreign Coloured Girls and the Africa Movie Academy Award-nominated films White Waters and The Amazing Grace.
