Carolyna Hutchings

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Carolyna Hutchings
Born
Scotland
Nationality Scottish-Nigerian
Occupation(s)Actress, Film Producer, Interior Designer, Businesswoman, Philanthropist
Years activeOver two decades
Website www.hutchingslimited.com

Carolyna Hutchings (formerly known as Caroline Ekanem and Caroline Danjuma) is a Scottish-Nigerian actress, film producer, interior designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She is known for her contributions to various fields, including the entertainment industry, construction, interior design, and the oil and gas sector.

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Early life and education

Carolyna was born in Scotland to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother. [1] [2] She is the first of three children [3] and grew up in Nigeria. She holds a BSc in Geographical and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar and an MSc in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. She further pursued an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, UK. [4]

Career

Chico Ejiro, through Rita Dominic, introduced Hutchings to the Nigerian film industry through the 2004 film Deadly Care. She has starred in other successful films, including Deadly Kiss (2004), Missing Angel (2004), The Captor (2006), Foreign Affairs, Real Love, The Twist, A Second Time and The Beast and the Angel. Her latest film is Stalker , co-starring Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe Etim. In August 2017, she was honored for her advocacy programs centered around building capacities for Nigerian youths by a Pan-African organization. [5]

In 2022, Carolyna Hutchings entered politics as governorship running-mate in Akwa-Ibom State. [6]

Humanitarian efforts

Carolyna is the founder of Hopeville Foundation, an NGO dedicated to supporting women facing childbearing difficulties, children with birth defects, and promoting girl child education and empowerment. [7]

Filmography

Some of the movies Carolyna Hutchings has starred in include:

Personal life

Carolyna was previously married to Musa Danjuma, the younger brother to former defense minister, Theophilus Danjuma, in 2007. She had three children from the marriage. [8] [9] In 2016, the couple separated. [10]

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  2. ↑ "Nollywood actress Danjuma turns 33". The Eagle Online. 26 June 2013. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  3. ↑ "I have never compromise my body for money.......Caroline Ekanem Danjuma". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 23 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Actress Caroline Danjuma to embark on MBA in Oil & Gas". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 21 September 2016.
  5. ↑ "Caroline Danjuma Wins 2017 Mandela Award". TheTideNewsOnline.com . Nigeria: Rivers State Newspaper Corp. 11 August 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  6. ↑ "Actress Caroline Hutchings emerges Dep governorship candidate for Sowore's party, AAC, in Akwa Ibom". 19 July 2022.
  7. ↑ "HOPEVILLE FOUNDATION FOR WOMEN AND CHILDREN" . Retrieved 21 June 2024.
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  9. ↑ "Caroline Danjuma & Husband Celebrate the 1st Year Birthday of their Daughter Elizabeth". Bella Naija. 4 October 2015. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
  10. ↑ "Caroline Danjuma's 10-Year-Old Marriage Crashes + Husband's Pregnant Mistress Set To Move In". Information Nigeria. 17 February 2016. Retrieved 24 June 2016.
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