Chioma Okoye | |
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Born | Kaduna, Nigeria | 3 July 1983
Nationality | Nigerian |
Citizenship | Nigeria |
Education | history and strategic, University of Lagos |
Alma mater | University of Lagos |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002-present |
Parents |
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Awards | African Youth Awards, 2007 |
Website | www |
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]
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.
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]
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]
Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point. [12]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2003 | Slow Poison (Agala) | ||
Drummer Boy | |||
2003 | No Shaking | Ijeoma | with Chiwetalu Agu, Joy Abuchi |
2004 | Abuja Connection | Agnes | with Eucharia Anunobi, Prince Emeka Ani |
True Romance | Ego | Directed by Chico Ejiro | |
2005 | Too Late | ||
2007 | Passage of Kings | Nkem | |
2007 | The Prof and Den-Gun | Biggie | |
2013 | Aso-ebi girl | ||
The World Richest Family |
Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
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2007 | African Youth Awards | Best English/ Best actress | Won | |
2004 | City People awards for Excellence | Best Actress | Won |
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