Adaora Ukoh

Adaora Ukoh
Born	(1976-04-27) 27 April 1976 (age 49) Anambra, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Lagos
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1995–present
Spouse	Basil Eriofolor
Children	1

Adaora Ukoh is a Nigerian Nollywood actress who has featured in movies including Thy Kingdom Come, Black Bra and Lekki Wives . She is the host of Divas Dynasty and the CEO of Adaora couture for over-sized women. ^{[1] [2]} She also spoke out when the Chibok girls went missing. ^{[3] [4]}

Biography

Ada was born on 27 April 1976 in Anambra State. ^{[5] [6]} She attended St. John college and studied law at the University of Lagos.

She entered the Nollywood industry at the age of 19 in 1995, starring in Deadly Affair . Subsequently, she played different roles in films. In Lekki Wives, she featured as Miranda. ^[7] Her roles are limited due to her big size, but she thinks her shape is a gift and blessing. ^{[8] [9] [10]} Adaora had to go bald in the movie Thy Kingdom Come when she acted as a widow. ^[11]

Personal life

The actress is married to Basil Eriofolor and had a son who came out after some hours in the labour room. ^[12]

Filmography

• Onyeegwu (2023) as Alex sister
• The Apartment (2022) as Meg
• The 3 Sides (2022) as Gloria
• The Ex Wife (2021) as Nene
• Broken Vine (2021) as Mofe
• Half Measure (2020) as Aunty Aanu
• The Bosslady (2019) as Omotola
• Taunting Faith (2019) as Patricia
• Wetin Women Want (2018) as Fatima
• Fit Fam (2018) as Cordelia
• Price of Deceit (2017) as Uju
• Cajole (2016)
• Palace War (2014) as Martina
• Lekki Wives ^[13] (2013 - 2015) as Miranda
• A Better Tomorrow (2011) as Florence
• Behind a Smile (2009) as Maria
• Four Sisters (2008) as Angela
• Keziah (2007) as Monica
• Johnbull & Rosekate (2007) as Sarah
• The High Class (2006) as Blessing
• Only Love (2005) Uloma
• Black Bra (2005)
• Standing Alone (2004) ass Tessy
• Final Whistle (2000) as Tina
• Curse from Beyond (1999)
• Karishika II (1999) as Ratoka
• Karishika ^[14] (1998) as Esther
• Evil Genius (1998)
• Rituals (1997)
• Blood Money (1997)
• Deadly Affair (1995)

References

1. "DIVAS DYNASTY HOSTED BY BIG BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS(ADAORA UKOH) DEBUTS ON AIR". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
2. ". Adaora Ukoh Abumere Biography | Profile | Fabwoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content For The Nigerian Woman. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
3. BellaNaija.com (6 May 2014). "#BringBackOurGirls – Adaora Ukoh & Keira Hewatch Let their Shirts Do the Talking". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
4. "Adaora Ukoh & Keira Hewatch Let their Shirts Speak #BringBackOurGirls". T. S. B. News. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
5. Tayo, Ayomide O. (27 April 2015). "Lolo, Adaora Ukoh, Lisa Omorodion a year older today". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
6. izuzu, chibumga (27 April 2016). "7 things you should know about "Lekki Wives" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Archived from the original on 6 August 2022. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
7. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (12 July 2022). "A 'Lekki Wives' sequel is officially in the works!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
8. nigeriafilms.com (30 November 2009). "'I want people to see me and get turned on.'----Adaora Ukoh". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
9. Daily Post Staff (13 November 2011). "Adaorah Ukoh talks about discrimination against plus size people". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
10. demola (26 April 2020). "The secret of my success as a plus size actress – Adaora Ukoh -". The NEWS. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
11. "Actresses who dare to go bald in Movies". Vanguard News. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
12. Rapheal (13 April 2019). "My 20 hours experience in labour room –Adaora Ukoh". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
13. "Lekki wives: The dust in the diamond". Vanguard News. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
14. izuzu, chibumga (27 October 2016). "20 years ago, Nollywood released the classic "Karishika"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.