15 Nollywood Actresses From Imo State (Photos)

 

1. Calista Okoronkwo

Calista Okoronkwo is a popular Nigerian, model and a television personality.

She was born on 3rd December, the actual year not known, in Owerri, Imo State, in south eastern Nigeria. She gained recognition in a television drama series “Clinic Matters”. She hails from Imo State Nigeria.

Calista had her primary and secondary education in Owerri, Imo State. After obtaining her first and secondary school certificates respectively, she went to the University of Nigeria, Nsukka in Enugu State where she bagged a bachelor’s degree in Economics. Since graduation, she has remained one of the fast growing and relevant Nollywood actresses in the movie industry.

Calista has featured in a number of movies, some of which include The Real Suspect, Efia The School Girl and College Boy, Azonto Babes, Today’s Women, Bigger Ladies and several others.

Her role in Clinic Matters earned her an award. In one of her interview with the Sun news, she revealed her displeasure over what she called an unpleasant assessment the public rates Nollywood actresses. According to Calista, not all Nigerian actresses are ‘runs girls’ who cannot make a good home

She however concluded that no matter what people might say about female actresses in Nigeria, some have good names, who should as well command respect

2. Ruby Orjiakor

Ruby Orjiakor is a fast rising Nollywood actress, producer, dancer, television personality and a model. She was born and bred in Port Harcourt, River State in the south southern part of Nigeria. She is originally from Amaraku village in Isi-Ala Mbano Local Government Area of Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria. She is from a Christian home and the fifth child in the family of six children.

Ruby Orjiakor completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt, River State in the south southern part of Nigeria and obtained her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.

After completing her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt, Ruby Orjiakor attended the Institute of Management and Technology (IMT) Enugu, Nigeria where her passion for acting started. She started her career as a dancer and choreographer before joining the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) as a professional actress.

Ruby Ojiakor stumbled into acting after she was contracted to choreograph a dance movie entitled “Let’s Dance”. Ruby Ojiakor has acted in more 80 Nollywood movies which include Sweet Romance Disrupted, Azila, War Soldiers, Shredded Emotions, Shake it Off, Pot of Cash, My True Love Refuse to Marry me, Bless Me, A Lovely One, The Struggle, P-Square Dancers, Let’s Dance, You Must Marry Me, Bloody Sin, etc.

On 20 May 2015, Ruby Orjiakor welcomes a baby girl from her producer lover and husband “Golden Ara” who is currently based in Lagos, Nigeria. The baby was delivered at St. Lukewarm Hospital in Asaba, Delta State, Nigeria

Ruby Orjiakor has being nominated for Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.

3. Chidi Ihezie

Chidi Ihezie Okafor is a popular Nigerian actress, model, television personality and a gospel singer.

She was born on the 19th of September 1980 in Lagos. She hails from Obowo Council of Imo State in south eastern Nigeria.

Chidi Ihezie had her primary and secondary education in Lagos where she had her first and secondary school certificates respectively.

She later went to Oko Polytechnics in Anambra State where she bagged a National Diploma in Mass Communication.

Chidi Ihezie joined the Nigerian Movie Industry in 1993. She has since starred in several movies. She rose to limelight in the industry after featuring in hit movie “Billionaires Club” and My In-law. It was a movie she acted alongside the key celebrities of the industry like Pete Edochie, Nkem Owoh, Amaechi Munagor, Tony Umez, Clement Ohameze and other big stars.

Chidi revealed that a movie “Living in Bondage” actually inspired her a great deal in making a career in acting.

She again opened up that her parents never supported her going to acting, but as fate would have it, things have a way of actualizing to fruitfulness. She concluded that she never regretted her chosen career.

Chidi Ihezie has in her years in the movie industry received recognitions. She was nominated for Most promising actress in Nigeria at the African Magic Viewers Choice Awards, Best actress in a supporting role at the African Movie Academy Awards, Best actress in a leading role at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Chidi got married to her long time friend in 2003 and the union is blessed with beautiful children.

She revealed that her sudden disappearance in the movie industry was to enable her give birth and raise children.

Aside acting, she is also a gospel singer. She released a 10 tracker gospel album titled Limitless Jesus which is currently being aired freely on radio and television stations across Nigeria.

4. Genevieve Nnaji

Genevieve Nnaji, born 3 May 1979, is a Nigerian actress, producer, and director.

She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award. In 2011, she was honoured as a Member of the Order of the Federal Republic by the Nigerian government for her contributions to Nollywood.

Her directorial debut movie, Lionheart , is the first Netflix Original from Nigeria, and first Nigerian submission for the Oscars . The movie was disqualified for having most of its dialogue in English.

Nnaji was born in Mbaise , Imo State , Nigeria , and grew up in Lagos . The fourth of eight children, she was raised in a middle-class family; her father worked as an engineer and her mother as a nursery school teacher. She attended Methodist Girls College (Yaba, Lagos), before transferring to the University of Lagos , where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in creative arts . While at the university, she began auditioning

5. Onyeka Onwenu

Onyeka Onwenu, born 17 May 1952, is a Nigerian singer , songwriter, actress , journalist , politician , and X Factor series judge . She is the youngest daughter of the Nigerian educationist and politician D . K Onwenu. Dubbed the "Elegant Stallion " by the Nigerian press, she is a former chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture , and currently the Executive Director / chief executive officer of the National Centre for Women Development.

Onwenu hails from Arondizuogu, a small town in Ideato North , Imo State , and was raised in Port Harcourt.

Onwenu possess a BA in International Relations and Communication of the Wellesley College of Massachusetts , USA , and a master ' s degree in Media Studies from The New School for Social Research in New York . She worked for many years at the United Nations in New York before returning to Nigeria in 1980 , where she completed the mandatory one -year National Service , at the NTA where she made an impact as an articulate , incisive and fearless reporter . In 1984 , she wrote and presented the internationally acclaimed BBC/ NTA documentary called Nigeria , A Squandering of Riches which became the definitive film about corruption in Nigeria as well as the intractable Niger Delta agitation for resource control and campaign against environmental degradation in the oil rich region of Nigeria . She has also served on the board of the NTA

Onwenu has featured in numerous Nollywood movies and in 2006 won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role, In 2014 , she was in the movie Half of a Yellow Sun with Chiwetel Ejiofor and Thandie Newton

6. Eucharia Anunobi

Eucharia Anunobi is a shiny Nigerian movie star, a talented film-maker and a pastor. She is an example of a strong-willed woman that can withstand fate’s trials to reach a higher level of spiritual development.

On May 25, 1965, a beautiful God’s creature saw this world for the first time in Owerri, Imo State, Nigeria.

She received her elementary and secondary school education in Owerri.

She received a Diploma (OND) in Mass Communication from Institute of Management Technology (IMT) in Enugu.

A few years later she went to on study English Language at the University of Nigeria, where she obtained a Bachelor’s Degree.

7. Uju Okoli

Uju Okoli is a fast rising Nollywood actress, model, producer and a television personality. She has been regarded as one of the most beautiful actress in Nigeria and also one of the most talented actress in Nigeria. She is always known for featuring in epic movies, tragic movies, romantic movie, comedy movies and action thriller movies.

Uju Okoli gained fame after she was featured in the television series “The Palace”. The beautiful, creative and highly talented Nollywood actress has great skills in movie role interpretation which works very well for her in the industry that she is working with. She was born on 26th April 1983 in Ideato North Local Government Area of Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria.

Uju Okoli is one of the fastest rising actress in Nigeria. This has come as a great advantage as Uju Okoli has been able to capture many with her prowess in fitting into character as well as help her land many other roles. Uju Okoli completed both her primary and secondary school education in her home town in Ideato North local Government Area of Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria and obtained both her First School Leaving Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.

After completing her primary and secondary school education, Uju Okoli proceeded to Imo State University Owerri in Imo State in the south eastern part of Nigeria and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Mass Communication. Uju Okoli has gained fame from her ability to interpret many roles during her scenes in different movies. This has caught the eyes of many of her fans who are desperate to know more about her.

Uju Okoli hard work in the Nigerian movie industry has helped her win many lead roles in movies. However, many think that the popularity of her father who is also an actor has influenced her growth in her career. She is the daughter of a renowned Nollywood veteran actor and filmmaker Obi Okoli. Her father has been described as one of the pioneers of the Nigerian movie industry popularly known as Nollywood.

Uju Okoli has starred in movies like Lost Son, Men on the Hard Way, No More War, My Last Hope, Sound of Ikoro, Echoes of Love, Village Liars, Strength of Love, Ring of Fate, Another World, Family of Enemies, Barren Kingdom, Royal Struggle, Designated Prince, Amazing Husband and many more. Her prowess seems to be flowing in her bloodstream as she is from a family with actors. She has been described as one of the most sought after actress in Nigeria and also one of the most beautiful actress in Nigeria. Uju Okoli maintains a low profile about her family at large.

Uju Okoli fondly describes herself as Nollywood Sweetheart. She is very secretive about her personal life, probably to avoid having her name soiled or dragged in the mud. She is very active on Instagram and has over half a million followers. There is no information about her current relationship or her previous relationships. She is known for her hard work and determination in the pursuit of her dream. She is not yet married and very much single. She is also very private about her personal life.

Uju Okoli is known to have featured with the big stars in the movie industry like Liz Benson, Yul Edochie, Chiwetalu Agu, Ken Erics, Mercy Johnson and a host of other top Nollywood celebrities. She has remained very active and relevant in the industry. Uju Okoli whose wealth of experience in the movie industry has been quite tremendous is a recipient of Nollywood Awards for her outstanding contributions to growth and development of Nollywood in 2019. She has been nominated for Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards.

8.Stephanie Okereke

 is a Nigerian actress, film maker and entrepreneur. She is the Executive Director of Extended Hands Foundation, a non-governmental organisation which helps facilitate free treatment for women and girls with obstetric fistula. Her natural acting abilities and tenacity has earned her the reputation of one of the best actresses in Nollywood and African continent at large

On a special invitation from the Queen of England, Stephanie Okereke was one of the distinguished guests who attended the 2015 Queens Young Leaders Award in Buckingham Palace where 60 young people across Commonwealth Nations were honoured.

Stephanie Okereke was born on the 2nd of October, I982 in Ngor Okpala, Imo State. She is the sixth child of Mary and (late) Chima Okereke. She had her basic and secondary education in Delta State. Stephanie has a Bachelor’s degree in English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar, Cross River State.

9. Rita Dominic

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha, born 12 July 1975, is a Nigerian actress. In 2012 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Nwaturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of four children. Her late parents were health care professionals, her father was a medical doctor and mother a nursing officer. Dominic attended the prestigious Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene , Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt , where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999

Dominic started performing as a child, appearing in school plays and children's television shows in Imo State. In 1998 she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. She has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.

10.Daniella Okeke

Daniella Okeke is a Nigerian actress. In 2013, she starred as "Joke" in Lagos Cougars, a role that earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination at both the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.

Okeke was born on 26 March, 1987. She hails from Imo State. Okeke is a lover of luxury cars.