Katherine Obiang Explained

Katherine Obiang
Nationality:Cameroonian-Nigerian
Occupation:Actress
On-air personality
TV presenter
Television:Am Express
Children:3

Katherine Obiang is a Cameroonian-Nigerian actress, on-air personality and TV presenter. Initially, she worked as a television presenter for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on AM Express and also with Nigeria Info 99.3FM. She subsequently started acting and starred in Nollywood movies and TV series.[1] She featured in the 2017 movie, The Women and won the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for the Best Supporting Actress alongside Kate Henshaw and Omoni Oboli.

She has featured alongside other actors in movies such as Lekki Wives,[2] We Don't Live Here Anymore,[3] and Journey to Self amongst others.

Biography

Katherine Obiang was married to Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Nigerian game show) host Frank Edoho. The duo was married for 7 years and had three children. They separated in 2011[4] and the marriage ended in 2013.[5]

Career

Obiang is an actress, entertainer, on-air personality, and TV presenter. She worked as a TV presenter for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on AM Express (morning show) and Nigerian Info 99.3FM. She became more prominent when she featured in the 2012 movie, Journey to Self, directed by Tope Oshin. Afterwards, she has appeared in several Nollywood movies and TV series.

Filmography

Accolades

Awards and Nominations

!Year!Awards!Category !Result!Ref.

20132013 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting Role in an English Movie
2014Nigerian Broadcasters Merit AwardsActress of the year (Viewers Choice)- In memory of late Ambassador Segun Olushola[8] [9]
2014Nigerian Broadcasters Merit AwardsOutstanding Radio Program Presenter(Midday/lunch hour 11.00am-04.00pm)
20172017 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Supporting Role (English)- The Women[10]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2013-01-18. Katherine Obiang finds love in Nollywood. 2021-10-28. Vanguard (Nigeria) News. en-US.
  2. Web site: 2013-08-07. Lekki wives: The dust in the diamond. 2021-10-28. Vanguard (Nigeria) News. en-US.
  3. Web site: 2018-10-27. Tope Oshin's 'We Don't Live Here Anymore' Rattles Nollywood. 2021-10-28. THISDAY LIVE. en-US.
  4. Web site: Akintayo. Opeoluwani. 2011-07-23. Industry reels in shock as Frank Edoho, wife separate. 2021-10-30. Vanguard (Nigeria) News. en-US.
  5. Web site: Fatunmise. Damilola. Okoye. Rita. Ihunenye. Ifeoma A.. Emuekpere. Christopher. 2016-05-27. Behold biggest breakups rocking entertainment industry. 2021-10-28. The Sun (Nigeria). en-US.
  6. Web site: 2013-10-28. A Review of The Movie 'Journey To Self'. 2021-10-29. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  7. Web site: 2019-05-08. Psychological drama, Heaven's Hell to premiere in cinemas. 2021-10-28. Vanguard (Nigeria) News. en-US.
  8. Web site: davies. 2014-10-01. NBMA 2014: Authentic list of nominees. 2021-10-29. en-US. 2021-10-29. https://web.archive.org/web/20211029134925/https://angeladaviesblog.com.ng/nbma-2014-authentic-list-of-nominees/. dead.
  9. Web site: 2014-10-03. Nominees For Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2014. 2021-10-29. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  10. Web site: Nwanne. Chuks. 2017-09-09. Best of Nollywood 2017… Ogun deputy governor, celebrities read for school children. 2021-10-28. The Guardian (Nigeria) News - Nigeria and World News. en-US.

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