By Patricia Uyeh,

Nollywood diva and talk show host, Monalisa Chinda  is a year older today. Forty-two years ago, the earth welcomed the newly married actress in the making.

Though the star actress, had a rough one with her first marriage to Dejo Richards in late 2009, she has every reason to be thankful for another chance and the gift of a new year.

Monalisa is  blessed with a lovely daughter, from her first marriage to Dejo Richards before the marriage crashed over battery and domestic violence allegations. She moved on and finally married her sweetheart, Victor Coker, few weeks before her 42nd birthday. See photos from her special day below: