Gloria Young Explained

Gloria Young
Birth Name:Gloria Anozie
Birth Date:4 February 1967
Birth Place:Abia State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:University in Dallas
Occupation:Actress
Children:3
Spouse:Norbert Young

Gloria Young (née Anozie; born 4 February 1967) is a Nigerian actress and former journalist[1] who has featured in more than 70 movies and has won the City People Movie Award for Movie Couple of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.[2]

Early life and education

Young was born in Abia State,[3] a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria. She received primary and secondary education in Fountain School located at Surulere in Lagos State. She studied at Methodist Girls High School, Yaba Lagos, where she obtained her first school leaving certificate & WAEC certificate respectively. Young obtained a Bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from a university in Dallas, USA. She later returned to Nigeria in 1987 and worked as an energy correspondent with the Daily Times before joining the Nigerian Movie Industry.[4] [5]

Career

Young began her career as a journalist[6] then delved into entertainment and became an entertainer on the Charly Boy (A comedy skit) Show which was a reality show about Charly Boy. Her acting career came into the limelight in 1994 when she took an active role in the movie titled “Glamour Girls”[7] which eventually became a successful project. Young, who played the character Doris in the Glamour Girls movie featured alongside Nollywood prominent actors; Dolly Unachukwu, Liz Benson, Eucharia Anunobi, Zack Orji, Sola Fosudo, Ngozi Ezeonu, Keppy Ekpenyong, and Sandra Achums. A Vanguard publication described her as one who ruled the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s.[8] [9] [10] [11]

In 2022, she was a co-star in the Nigerian streaming series Diiche which was produced by James Omokwe and starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh. Her co-stars were Uzoamaka Onuoha, Chinyere Wilfred and Frank Konwea. The premier in October in Lagos was hosted by Chigul.[12]

Award

YearAwardCategory Result
2018 City People Entertainment Awards Movie Couple of the Year
2021Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting Role[13]

Personal life

Young is married to Nollywood colleague Norbert Young and both have three children together.[9] A novelty football match was organized at the National Stadium in Surulere, Lagos state in order to celebrate her silver jubilee in Nollywood.[14] [15] [16]

Selected filmography

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young. 11 August 2018. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 4 December 2019.
  2. Web site: People. City. 24 September 2018. Winners Emerge @ 2018 City People Movie Awards. 10 October 2020. City People Magazine. en-US.
  3. Web site: Gloria Young. Africa Magic - Gloria Young. en. 2 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Gloria Anozie-Young, others light up MUSON Festival. Punch Newspapers. 25 October 2018 . en-US. 2 December 2019.
  5. Web site: 'Nollywood has many rivers to cross', Gloria Young Encomium Magazine. 24 January 2016 . en-US. 2 December 2019.
  6. Web site: Actress Gloria Young recalls her days as struggling journalist. 23 February 2018. The Nation Newspaper. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  7. Web site: Chance meeting with the beloved 'glamour girl,' Gloria Young . guardian.ng. 2 December 2019. 28 January 2017 .
  8. Web site: I've been having nightmares about Ibinabo — Gloria Anozie-Young. 31 March 2016. Vanguard News. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  9. Web site: Nollywood alternative to prostitution, robbery says Gloria Anozie-Young. 7 August 2009. Vanguard News. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  10. Web site: Gloria Anozie-Young Archives. The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  11. Web site: I didn't sleep with anyone to be movie star – Gloria Young. David. Tokunbo. 11 August 2018. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  12. Web site: Augoye . Jayne . 2022-10-01 . Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series, Diiche, screens in Lagos . 2022-10-26 . Premium Times Nigeria . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Banjo. Noah. 29 October 2021. FULL LIST: Ayinla, Omo Ghetto: The Saga bag multiple nominations at AMAA 2021. 30 October 2021. Punch Newspapers. en-US.
  14. Web site: A novelty football match for Gloria Young at 50. guardian.ng. 4 February 2017 . en-US. 2 December 2019.
  15. Web site: Actress Gloria Young is 50 ...Plus photos from the birthday celebrations. enkay. 7 February 2017. Ivory NG. en-US. 2 December 2019.
  16. Web site: Nollywood actor stuns actress wife with exciting 50th birthday celebration (photos). Bodunrin. Sola. 8 February 2017. www.legit.ng. en. 2 December 2019.
  17. Web site: 28 December 2019. 'Kpali' for Nigerian Immigrants. 12 April 2021. THISDAYLIVE. en-US.

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