Chinonso Arubayi Explained

Chinonso Arubayi
Birthname:Chinonso Ngozi Ijomah
Birth Place:Warri, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigeria
Alma Mater:Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Years Active:2014–present

Chinonso Arubayi is a Nigerian film and television actress, television presenter, film and television producer and model.[1] She is best known for her roles in My Flatmates, Rumour Has It and her film production debut, I Am Nazzy[2] alongside IK Ogbonna and Jidekene Achufusi. She is also known for her time hosting the Urban Kitchen Show.[3]

Early life

Chinonso Arubayi was born in Warri, a town in Delta state, in southern Nigeria. She grew in up in Lagos, and is of Igbo heritage, from Awka, in Anambra state, where she graduated with a degree in Mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[4] While at the university, she was a presenter on the campus radio station.[5] In 2005, Arubayi won the Miss Teen Nigeria title.[6]

Career

Arubayi began her acting career as a day player on M-Net television series, The Johnsons in 2014.[6] She then began writing and producing for Consolidated Media Associates, owners of Sound city, Trybe TV and Spice TV on the shows, On The Couch, Project Swan, You’ve Got Issues and a few others.[1]

In 2018, Arubayi enrolled in the School of Media studies, at the Pan Atlantic University, where she studied the Business of Film Making for film producers.[1] She had a big break in 2020, when she played a lead role in Mary Remmy Njoku's feature film production, Beyond Pardon.[7] She has since featured in several notable films and television series, including, NDANI TV's Rumour Has It,[8] [9] My Flatmates, Crazy Grannies,[10] Lockdown, Loving Amanda,[11] Survivors[12] and others.

In 2018, she began hosting the Filmhouse TV Show[6] and was later unveiled as the host of the popular cooking show, Urban Kitchen, which she hosted for two seasons.[6] [4] [3]

In April 2022, Arubayi released her debut film production, I Am Nazzy.[13] [14] The movie was directed by Kayode Peters and featured notable Nigerian actors including, Jimmy Odukoya, Denrele Edun and IK Ogbonna.[15]

Her performance, as the lead character on Africa Magic TV's original series, Sisi Eko received commendation from fans and critics.[16]

Personal life

Arubayi was married to Nigerian gospel singer Eric Arubayi in 2014 until his death in 2017.[17] [18] They have a son together named Jayden.[19]

Awards and recognition

In August 2021, Arubayi received a nomination for Next-Rated Actress of the Year at the Africa Choice Awards, alongside other nominees from Ghana and South Africa.[20] In February 2023, she received the award for Distinguished Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Women Achievers Awards.[21]

YearAwardCategoryNoteRef
2021Africa Choice AwardsNext-Rated Actress of the Year
2023Nigeria Women Achievers AwardsDistinguished Actress of the Year

Filmography

Feature films

TV series

Notes and References

  1. News: 2022-04-02 . Chinonso Arubayi is an actress media entrepreneur . 2022-12-27 . BusinessDay Newspapers . en-US.
  2. News: 2022-03-19 . Chinonso Arubayi makes bold debut with I am Nazzy . 2022-12-27 . The Guardian Newspapers NG . en-US.
  3. News: 2020-10-03 . Urban Kitchen Season 4 Premiers with Chinonso Arubayi as Hostess . 2022-12-27 . ThisDay Newspapers . en-US.
  4. News: 2020-10-09. I've always been passionate about radio, television production - Arubayi . 2022-12-27 . The NewTelegraph Newspaper . en-US.
  5. News: 2018-11-04. Day 4 #MakeupByAshabeePortraitChallenge: Chinonso Arubayi . 2022-12-27 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  6. News: 2018-05-15 . Urban Kitchen show unveils Chinonso Arubayi as the new host . 2022-12-27 . Mycookeryzone . en-US . 2022-12-27 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221227074352/https://mycookeryzone.com/2018/05/15/urban-kitchen-show-unveils-chinonso-arubayi-as-the-new-host/ . dead .
  7. Web site: 2020-05-15. Beyond Pardon . 2022-12-27 . irokotv.com . en-US.
  8. News: 2021-08-04 . Top Igbo Actresses breaking through in Nollywood . 2022-12-27 . anaaedaonline.ng . en-US.
  9. News: 2021-06-16 . Your First Look at Ndani TV’s "Rumour Has It" Season 3 is Here!. 2022-12-27 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  10. News: 2021-07-10 . Nollywood Movie Alert- Comedian Princess, Shaffy Bello, Ngozi Nwosu, Emerge In Crazy Grannies . 2022-12-27 . Independent . en-US.
  11. News: 2021-01-30 . Loving Amanda- Blossom Chukwujekwu, Teniola Aladese, Chinonso Arubayi, Sunmbo Adeoye to feature in New Movie . 2022-12-27 . Vanguard Newspaper . en-US.
  12. News: 2022-07-02 . Kayode Peters’ Survivors hits Nigerian cinemas today . 2022-12-27 . sunnewsonline . en-US.
  13. News: 2022-04-08 . Chinonso Arubayi’s Debut Production Now in Cinemas . 2022-12-27 . ThisDay Newspaper . en-US.
  14. News: 2022-05-15 . BEHOLD NOLLYWOOD’S GAME CHANGING PRODUCERS . 2022-12-27 . Allure Vanguard Newspaper . en-US.
  15. News: 2022-04-02 . Chinonso Arubayi’s I am Nazzy dwells on mental health . 2022-12-27 . sunnewsonline . en-US.
  16. News: 2023-03-10 . Chinonso Arubayi shines in Sisi Eko . 2023-03-15 . The Nation Newspaper . en-US.
  17. News: 2020-12-22 . Actress, Chinonso Arubayi, reveals how social expectation drove her into depression following her husband’s death. 2022-12-27 . Ynaija . en-US.
  18. News: 2019-01-02 . I felt betrayed by God when my husband died, late gospel singer’s widow. 2022-12-27 . Punch Newspaper . en-US.
  19. News: 2021-07-22 . Chinonso Arubayi Shares Stunning Pictures Of Herself And Son. 2022-12-27 . Independent Newspaper . en-US.
  20. News: 2021-08-09 . Chinonso Arubayi Receives Next Rated Actress Of The Year Nomination. 2023-01-05 . Independent Newspaper . en-US.
  21. News: 2021-08-09 . Chinonso Arubayi Wins Big At Nigeria Women Achievers Awards . 2023-03-16 . Independent Newspaper . en-US.
  22. News: 2022-07-16 . Meet the Cast of Africa Magic’s New Comedy Series ‘Sisi Eko’. 2022-12-27 . Nigerianscommunicatiosnweek . en-US.

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