Sunshine Paris Doreen Anwulika Rosman (born 25 July 1996) is a Canadian-Nigerian actress, model, and humanitarian.[1] Born in Lagos, Nigeria, to a Canadian father and a Nigerian mother from Imo State, she is known for her roles in several Nollywood film productions and her humanitarian work.
Early life
Sunshine grew up in the Ijeshatedo area of Surulere, Lagos, later living in Magodo and Bode Thomas.[1] Her mother is from Imo State, Nigeria, and her father was Canadian. She has described her family as highly supportive of her entertainment interests from childhood.[1]
Career
Acting
Sunshine began her acting career in 2015.[1] She is best known for her role as Amara in the family comedy Lunch Time Heroes, which she starred in alongside notable Nollywood figures including Omoni Oboli and Tina Mba.[1] She later appeared in the Kemi Adetiba Netflix series To Kill a Monkey, playing the character Amanda Sparkles.[2][3]
Humanitarian work
Sunshine is involved in charitable work through a family organisation founded by her mother.[4] As of 2025, her mother operates an orphanage in Abia State, Nigeria.[4]
References
- Egodo-Michael, Oghenovo (22 August 2025). "I took inspiration from sex workers for 'To Kill a Monkey' role – Sunshine Rosman". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- "To Kill A Monkey put me outside of my comfort zone – Shine Rosman". Vanguard Newspapers. August 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- "Review: 'To Kill a Monkey' proves nobody does crime like Kemi Adetiba". TheCable Lifestyle. July 2025. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
- "Actress Sunshine Rosman laments insecurity, economic hardship". The Guardian Nigeria. 6 April 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.