Chioma Chukwuka Explained

Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha
Birth Date:1980 3, df=y
Birth Place:Lagos State
Nationality:Nigerian
Education:Lagos State University
Occupation:Actress, Filmmaker
Years Active:2000- till date
Awards:2007 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for best Actress in a leading role.

Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer.[1] In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.[2] [3] [4]

Early life

Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State,[5] on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria.[6] She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.[7] [8] [9]

Career

Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000.[10] [11] Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000.[12] In 2007, she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh.[13] She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit.[14] [15] As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.

Masterclass With Chioma

In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.[16]

Endorsement deals

Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018.[17] Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria,[18] a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent[19] and Harpic Cleaner.[20]

Personal life

Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.[21] [22] she has three children. Since her marriage the actress has tried her best to keep her marriage and other personal details away from the spotlight. Regardless the actress says her husband is wonderful and both of them are best friends. He supports her family and her career.[23]

Filmography

As actress

As producer

Awards and nominations

YearAward BodyCategoryNominated WorkResult
2007Africa Movie Academy AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleSins of the Flesh
2010Afro Hollywood awardBest Actress in a Leading RoleHerself
2012Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [26] Brand Ambassador of the YearHarpic
2013Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [27] Film Actress of the YearOn Bended Knees
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Lead Actress in an English MovieOn Bended Knees
2013Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest DramaOn Bended Knees
Best Cinematography
Best Actress
2014Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [28] Brand Ambassador of the YearOmo
2014Africa Movie Academy AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleAccident
2014Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActressAccident
2014Nollywood Movies Awards[29] Best Lead FemaleAccident
2014Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleAccident
2014City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year (English)Herself
2015City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year (English)Herself
2016City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year (English)Herself
2017Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actress in a ComedyWives on Strike
2018Ghana-Naija Awards [30] Actress of the YearHerself
2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Supporting Actress

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Victoria . Chukwuani . 2021-03-11 . Fans react as Actress Chioma Chukwuka unleashes 'Mad energy' on social media . 2022-03-15 . Kemi Filani News . en-GB.
  2. Web site: Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance. The Africa Movie Academy Awards. 11 September 2010. https://web.archive.org/web/20071210070846/http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html. 10 December 2007.
  3. News: Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007 . Coker . Onikepo . 4 May 2007 . Mshale Newspaper . Mshale Communications . 5 September 2010 . Minneapolis, USA . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20120303204433/http://www.mshale.com/article.cfm?articleID=1407 . 3 March 2012 .
  4. News: The Nation Newspaper . Chioma Akpotha: I was shy as a young girl . 9 May 2020 . The Nation Newspaper.
  5. Web site: Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha. 9 April 2019. IMDB. 9 April 2019.
  6. News: NJOKU . CHISOM . Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress . 9 May 2020 . Guardian Newspapers.
  7. Web site: Glo Ambassadors - Chioma Chukwuka . . 21 February 2011 . Lagos, Nigeria . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20110926204345/http://www.gloworld.com/gloambassadors.asp . 26 September 2011 .
  8. News: Nigerian men are worth dying for –Nollywood star, Chioma Chukwuka. Amatus. Azuh. 14 June 2005. Daily Sun. 12 September 2010. Lagos, Nigeria. https://web.archive.org/web/20070514163907/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm. 14 May 2007.
  9. Web site: Spotlight on leading stars of Gangs Of Lagos . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . 2023-04-14 . 2023-06-02.
  10. News: Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha; Actress, Producer and Nollywood’s Sweetest Heart. Konnect Africa. 4 February 2019.
  11. Web site: 2020-12-07 . Crown Premium Pasta signs Actress, Chioma Akpotha, as Ambassador . 2022-03-25 . THISDAYLIVE . en-US.
  12. News: NJOKU . CHISOM NJOKU . Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress . 9 May 2020 . Guardian Newspaper.
  13. Web site: Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha clocks 42 – P.M. News . 2022-07-28 . en-US.
  14. Web site: Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography . 9 April 2019. IMDB. 21 April 2019.
  15. Web site: Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography . IMDb . 9 May 2020.
  16. News: Chioma Akpotha To Train Intending Actors And Actresses. I Don Sabi. 9 April 2019.
  17. News: Brand unveils Nollywood’s Chioma Chukwuka as Ambassador. The Guardian Newspaper. 22 November 2018. 4 February 2019.
  18. News: GLO Drops Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka As Ambassadors. The Tide Newspaper. 17 May 2013. 21 November 2017.
  19. News: Funke Akindele, Chioma Chukwuka, Ali Nuhu unveiled as ambassadors for OMO. TheNETng Newspaper. 21 November 2017. https://web.archive.org/web/20171201032811/http://thenet.ng/2014/06/funke-akindele-chioma-chukwuka-ali-nihu-unveiled-as-ambassadors-for-omo/. 1 December 2017. live.
  20. News: Helen Paul replaces Chioma Chukwuka as Harpic ambassador. Funsho . Akinwale. The Eagle Newspaper. 11 July 2015. 21 November 2017.
  21. News: Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress. Chidumga . Izuzu. PulseNG. 29 January 2016. 21 November 2017.
  22. Web site: Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha clocks 41 - P.M. News . 2022-03-25 . en-US.
  23. Web site: 2022-08-03 . All About Chioma Chukwuka’s Husband and Children . 2024-10-18 . en-US.
  24. Web site: 2018-03-24 . Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha: Biography & Career – Nigerian Finder . 2024-10-18 . en-US.
  25. Web site: Ayodele . Racheal . We settled area boys to allow us shoot 'Gangs of Lagos' in ghetto . Daily Post Nigeria . 2023-04-18 . 2023-06-02.
  26. Web site: The 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards – Ty Bello, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toolz, Ini Edo, Tiwa Savage, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Other Powerful Women Make the Nominees List. Bella Naija . 7 November 2012. 17 April 2019.
  27. Web site: ELOY Awards 2013 Set For November 24, Performances From Banky W, Emma Nyra & More. Onobello. 1 November 2013. 17 April 2019. 17 April 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190417220233/http://onobello.com/y-w-emma-nyra-more/. dead.
  28. Web site: Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo’Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated. Pulse Nigeria. Chinedu . Adiele. 20 October 2014. 20 October 2014.
  29. Web site: Mercy Johnson Battles Chioma Akpotha, 6 Others For Best Actress Award . Stemarsblog . 24 September 2013 . 17 April 2019 . 28 March 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200328114605/http://www.stemarsblog.com/ . dead .
  30. Web site: Organizers unveil nominations for 2018 Ghana-Naija Awards . GhanaWeb . 17 September 2018. 17 April 2019.

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