Chioma Okoye
Chioma Okoye | |
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| Born | 3 July 1983 Actress |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Parents |
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| Awards | African Youth Awards, 2007 |
| Website | www |
Chioma Okoye is a Nigerian actress,[1] writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films.[2][3] She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.[4]
Early life and education
Okoye was born in Kaduna she grew up with her family, parents and brothers and sisters Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye.
Career
Okoye was introduced to acting by Pete Edochie who happens to be her uncle, it all happened when she joined her uncle at a location.[8] She first played a role on No Shaking which she played along with Victor Osuagwu, Sam Loco Efe, and Nothing Spoil with Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, and Uche Ogbuagu. She hit the market with her first movie she produced which is Aso-Ebi Girls.[9] Okoye became more well known after Abuja Connection released in 2003.[10] [11]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Slow Poison (Agala) | ||
| Drummer Boy | |||
| 2004 | Abuja Connection | ||
| True Romance | |||
| 2005 | Too Late | ||
| 2013 | Aso-ebi girl | ||
| Prof and Den Gun | |||
| The World Richest Family |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | African Youth Awards | Best English/ Best actress | Won | |
| 2004 | City People awards for Excellence | Best Actress | Won |
References
- ^ Rapheal (10 October 2020). "Naturally, I'm scared of marriage -Chioma Okoye". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 20 July 2022.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye". mcomet. mcomet. Archived from the original on 7 March 2014. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye". nigeriadailynews. nigeriadailynews. Archived from the original on 27 March 2011. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye's got Selling Points". Nollywoodwatch. WatchMan. Archived from the original on 10 June 2008. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye Makes Case For Youths Mentoring". Nigeria Schools Blog. Nigeria Schools Blog. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye's typical DAY". Punchng. Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Ademola Olonilua. Archived from the original on 11 January 2014. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan". Indepthnigeria. Bimbo. Archived from the original on 2 March 2014. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ^ "ACTRESS CHIOMA OKOYE JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE". NigeriaFilms. AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE. Archived from the original on 9 March 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye comes calling with "Aso-Ebi Girls"". Vanguardngr. Ayo Onikoyi. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ^ "The World's Richest Family From Purple Ribbon Entertainment". Ogus Baba Blog. ChicBenita. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ^ "Chioma Okoye's note to Jonathan". Vanguardngr. Vangurdngr. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
External links
- Chioma Okoye at IMDb