Thelma Okoduwa

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Thelma Okoduwa
BornMarch 9
NationalityNigerian
Education University of Port Harcourt
Occupation Actress
Years active2000 to present
Notable workMr and Mrs
SpouseOnya Ojiji.

Thelma Okoduwa Ojiji (born March 9 [1] ) is a Nigerian actress. She was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2012.

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Career

In an interview with Encomium Magazine, Thelma revealed that she got into the film industry through Chico Ejiro. [2] In 2017, she acted alongside Norbert Young in The Aggregator. [3] She has featured in many popular television series including Tinsel , Beautiful Liars, Treasures, Spider, and Family Ties. [2] In 2012, she played "Linda" in the romantic drama, Mr and Mrs . [4] After getting married, she revealed that her husband usually evaluates the roles she is to play in a film, and if he doesn't approve, she will reject it. [5] In an interview with The Punch, she cited Joke Silva and Richard Mofe-Damijo are veterans that inspire her in Nollywood. Her role as "Arinola Cardoso" in Africa Magic's Hush was also noted to be the most challenging role in her career due to the difference from her real-life personality. [6] She was also featured in Glo-sponsored Hush. [7]

Personal life

Thelma is a native of Uromi in Edo State. She studied Computer Science at University of Port Harcourt. [2] She also has a diploma in Theater Arts from the same university. [6] In April 2009, she married Onya Ojiji. [8]

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References

  1. ↑ "Birthday alert: Thelma Okoduwa celebrates another year of life". Olisa Adibua. March 9, 2015. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  2. 1 2 3 "I'm fully back to Nollywood' -THELMA OJIJI". Encomium Magazine. March 22, 2015. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  3. ↑ "Nobert Young, Thelma Okoduwa star in new movie". Pulse. October 1, 2017. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  4. ↑ "MR. & MRS". Nollywood Reinvented . Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  5. ↑ "My husband edits my scripts before I accept roles – Thelma Okoduwa". Vanguard. October 7, 2010. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  6. 1 2 admin (September 18, 2016). "I left Nollywood to make babies – Thelma Okoduwa". The Punch . Retrieved 2017-11-12.
  7. ↑ "RMD, Olu Jacobs, others feature in Glo-sponsored Hush". Vanguard News. 2016-05-31. Retrieved 2022-07-28.
  8. ↑ "6 things you should know about "Family Ties" actress". Pulse. March 9, 2016. Retrieved 2017-11-12.
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