Lilian Esoro

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Lilian Esoro
Born8 March 1982
Alma mater University of Abuja
Occupation(s)Actress, Media Personality and CEO of Lioca Spa,
Years active2006–present
Known forRole as Nurse Abigail in movie Clinic Matters. CEO of Lioca Spa
Spouse Ubi Franklin (m.2015 - div.2020)
Children1

Lilian Esoro (born 8 March 1982 Lagos, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress, socialite, media personality, and businesswoman. [1] Lilian Esoro was nominated for best actress in a comedy at 2013 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards. [2] [3]

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Career

Esoro's acting career started in 2005 when she was cast by her friend Bovi to feature in the soap opera Extended Family. However, she became more notable when she was featured in the television series Clinic Matters playing Nurse Abigail. [4] [5]

In a 2013 list compiled by Vanguard , Esoro was listed as one of the top ten best new actresses in the film industry. [6]

Personal life

Esoro grew up in Lagos State. [7] She studied political science at University of Abuja. [8] [9]

In November 2015, she married Ubi Franklin. [10] [11] The couple divorced in January 2020.

Filmography

Television

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryResultRef
2013 Africa Movies Viewers' Choice Best Actress in a ComedyNominated [13]
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Kiss in a MovieNominated [14]

Films

[15]

See also

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