Chioma Okoye

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Chioma Okoye
Born (1983-07-03) 3 July 1983 (age 41)
Kaduna, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Educationhistory and strategic, University of Lagos
Alma mater University of Lagos
Occupation Actress
Years active2002-present
Parents
  • Joseph Okoye (father)
  • Okoye Noami. O (mother)
AwardsAfrican Youth Awards, 2007
Website www.purpleribbonentertainment.com

Chioma Okoye (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, [1] writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of Anambra State, a state in the southeastern part of 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]

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Early life

Okoye was born in Kaduna where she grew up with her parents and brothers and sisters; Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye. [5] [6] Her mother Okoye Noami. O and father Joseph Okoye died 30 April 2013.

Education

Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school, Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi Anambra State. She went to University of Lagos (Unilag) where she studied history and strategic. [7]

Career

Okoye was introduced to acting by veteran actor Pete Edochie who is 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]

Personal Life

Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point. [12]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2003Slow Poison (Agala)
Drummer Boy
2003No ShakingIjeomawith Chiwetalu Agu, Joy Abuchi
2004Abuja ConnectionAgneswith Eucharia Anunobi, Prince Emeka Ani
True RomanceEgoDirected by Chico Ejiro
2005Too Late
2007Passage of KingsNkem
2007The Prof and Den-GunBiggie
2013Aso-ebi girl
The World Richest Family

Awards

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2007African Youth AwardsBest English/ Best actressWon
2004City People awards for ExcellenceBest ActressWon

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