Lilian Esoro

Lilian Esoro
Born	8 March 1982 Lagos, Nigeria
Alma mater	University of Abuja
Occupation(s)	Actress, Media Personality and CEO of Lioca Spa,
Years active	2006–present
Known for	Role as Nurse Abigail in movie Clinic Matters. CEO of Lioca Spa
Spouse	Ubi Franklin (m.2015 - div.2020)
Children	1

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]}

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

• Extended Family (as Freida)
• Tinsel ^[12]
• Clinic Matters (as Nurse Abigail)
• Taste of Love
• Colour of deceits

Films

• Strive (2013)
• I Voted Now Wetin (2013) as Amaka
• The Next Door Neighbour
• Secret Room (2013) as Edna Ojei
• Fool's Paradise (2015) as Mildred
• The Real Deal (2015)
• Couple of Days (2016) as Cynthia
• Meet the In-Laws (2017) as Ifeanyi
• A Lot Like Love (2018) as Jasmine
• Merry Men: The Real Yoruba Demons (2018) as Mrs Anyanwu
• Jumbled (2019) as Adaeze
• Alter Date (2019)
• Divorce (2020) as Amaka
• All Shades of Girls (2020) as Edwin
• April Showers (2021) as Linda
• The Meddler (2022) as Bankole's Wife
• Her (2022) as Mrs. Thompson
• Different Strokes (2023) as Onyinye
• The Special Assistant (2023) as Vanessa
• Casa De Novia (2024) as Ezinne

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Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Result	Ref
2013	Africa Movies Viewers' Choice	Best Actress in a Comedy	Nominated	[14]
2019	Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Kiss in a Movie	Nominated	[15]

See also

• List of Nigerian actors

References

1. Okporu, Rachel (9 March 2022). "Actress Lilian Esoro shares gorgeous photos as she clocks 'age 40' in style". Kemi Filani News. Retrieved 15 March 2022.
2. "AMVCA 2013 WINNERS" . Retrieved 22 March 2014.
3. "AMVCA 2013 Photos and Winners". 10 March 2013. Retrieved 22 March 2014.
4. Ayinla-Olasunkanmi, Dupe (5 April 2014). "Acting has opened doors for me–Nollywood star Lilian Esoro". The Nation. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
5. "BIOGRAPHY/PROFILE OF NOLLYWOOD ACTRESS LILIAN ESORO FRANKLIN". Dailymedia.com.ng. Daily Media Nigeria.
6. "10 new hot babes to watch out in Nollywood". Vanguard. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 4 November 2018.
7. "I can never date my colleague - Lilian Esoro". vanguardngr.com. 8 March 2013. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
8. "My Mood dictates my Style - Lilian Esoro". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
9. "Lilian Esoro mini Biography". afrinolly.com. Archived from the original on 19 May 2014. Retrieved 19 May 2014.
11. "Court 'Rejects' Ubi Franklin And Lilian Esoro's Divorce". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. 9 July 2019. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
12. "Nollywood actress, Lilian Esoro, loses mother". Punch Newspapers. 7 August 2021. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
13. "Lilian Esoro, Frederick Leonard, Bolanle Ninalowo, others tango in "Alter Date"". Vanguard News. 7 May 2019. Retrieved 1 August 2022.
14. Okonofua, Odion (9 March 2022). "Lilian Esoro releases stunning photos to celebrate 40th birthday". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 31 July 2022.
15. Bada, Gbenga (15 December 2019). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 10 October 2021.