Rita Nzelu

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Rita Nzelu
NationalityNigerian
EducationUniversity of Nigeria Nsukka
OccupationActress
Years active1990–present
SpouseSimeon Okoro
Children2

Rita Nzelu is a Nigerian veteran actress. [1] [2] [3] She is known for her comic roles in most of her movies. [4] [5] [6]

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Early life and career

Rita Nzelu is a native of Ozubulu, Anambra State, born July 2, 1958, Nigeria and attended University of Nigeria where she got her degree. Rita Nzelu rose to fame for her role as Tina, local prostitute in Living in Bondage. Since her rise to fame, she proceeded to act in over 100 movies. [7] [8] [9] [10]

She recently starred in Stigma of Womanhood (2016), Baby Mama (2017) and Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia. [11] [12] [13]

Personal life

Rita Nzelu married Simeon Okoro in March 2004, and they relocated to the United Kingdom. They have two children. She reportedly separated from her husband in 2018. [14] [15] [7] [16]

Filmography

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  6. ↑ izuzu, chibumga (6 July 2017). "7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. 1 2 BellaNaija.com (5 November 2012). "Guess Who's Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London". BellaNaija. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  8. ↑ "Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu's Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To 'in-laws' The Heartlander". 3 May 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  9. ↑ Reporter (19 October 2021). "Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU". City People Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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  13. ↑ "Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London'". Nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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  16. ↑ Okonofua, Odion (4 May 2018). "Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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