Queen Nwokoye Explained

Queen Nwokoye
Birth Date:1982 8, df=yes[1]
Birth Place:Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality:Nigerian
Alma Mater:Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Years Active:2004present
Notable Works:Nwanyi Mbano, The Harvest. Chetanna (2014), Oshimiri

Queen Nwokoye (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress.[2] [3] She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.[4]

Early life and education

Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family, but she hails from Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government of Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria She started her Education at Air Force primary school. She completed her secondary school education at Queen's College Enugu, before she proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a lawyer.[5] During her time at the university, Nwokoye competed in several pageants, including Miss Royal Crown, Miss Nigeria, and Miss Eastern Campus, winning the latter. [6]

Career

Since making her acting debut in 2004 in a film titled Nna Men, Nwokoye has gone on to star in several Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations.[7] [8]

Filmography

Awards and nominations

YearAward ceremonyPrizeResultRef
20112011 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress in an English Movie[10]
Fresh Scandal Free Actress[11]
2012Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language)[12]
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Lead Actress in an English Movie
2014Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Indigenous Actress
201511th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role
Zulu African Film Academy AwardsBest Actor Indigenous (Female)[13]
Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo)[14]
2016City People Entertainment AwardsFace of Nollywood Award (English)[15]
2017Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress –English[16]
2023Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series[17]

Personal life

Queen Nwokoye is married to Mr. Uzoma with whom she has a set of twin boys[18] and a daughter[19]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: ABOUT - Queen Nwokoye. 22 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20190826042733/http://queennwokoye.com.ng/about/. 26 August 2019. dead.
  2. Web site: Nollywood: Queen Nwokoye, Rachel Okonkwo allegedly fight over movie role. Daily Post Nigeria. 22 May 2016.
  3. Web site: In Session with the Talented Queen Nwokoye, Ada Mbano Of Nollywood. guardian.ng. 22 May 2016.
  4. Web site: Will Ini Edo win 2015 AMAA Best Actress award tonight?. 26 September 2015. Vanguard News. 22 May 2016.
  5. Web site: I Actually Wanted To Be A Lawyer But It Did Not Work Out – Actress Queen Nwokoye. H. Igwe. 6 October 2015. Naij.com - Nigeria news.. 22 May 2016.
  6. https://www.modernghana.com/nollywood/11710/ive-not-kissed-for-real-in-moviesqueen-nwokoye.html I've Not Kissed For Real in Movies
  7. Web site: Queen Nwokoye: 5 things you probably don't know about actress. Chidumga Izuzu. 11 August 2015. pulse.ng. 22 May 2016.
  8. Web site: AMAA Best Actress: Queen Nwokoye Hopeful To Beat Ini Edo And Jocelyn Dumas. Entertainment Express. 22 May 2016.
  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=39TYyuWofOQ Latest 2016 Nollywood movie
  10. Web site: The 2011 Best Of Nollywood (BON) Awards hosted by Ini Edo & Tee-A – Nominees List & "Best Kiss" Special Award. BellaNaija. 22 May 2016.
  11. Web site: Queen Nwokoye Becomes Busiest Nollywood Actress. Osaremen Ehi James/Nigeriafilms.com. nigeriafilms.com. 22 May 2016. https://web.archive.org/web/20160604224427/http://www.nigeriafilms.com/news/28737/1/queen-nwokoye-becomes-busiest-nollywood-actress.html. 4 June 2016. dead.
  12. Web site: Mercy Johnson, Genevieve, Omotola, Others in Hot NMA Fight . 19 July 2022 . Nigerian Voice.
  13. Web site: Queen Nwokoye: Actress wins 'Best Actor Indigenous Female' at ZAFAA 2015. Chidumga Izuzu. 3 November 2015. pulse.ng. 22 May 2016.
  14. Web site: Best of Nollywood Awards 2015: See full list of winners. Fu'ad Lawal. 14 December 2015. pulse.ng. 22 May 2016.
  15. News: Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards. Nigerian Entertainment Today. Adedayo Showemimo. 26 July 2016. 27 July 2016. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20161208102412/http://thenet.ng/2016/07/full-list-of-winners-at-2016-city-people-entertainment-awards/. 8 December 2016.
  16. Web site: 23 November 2017. BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award. 7 October 2021. Daily Trust. en.
  17. Web site: Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . 2023-04-23 . AMVCA - Full List: Here are all our AMVCA 9 Nominees . en.
  18. Web site: Actress Queen Nwokoye Shares Picture Of Her Twin Sons. INFORMATION NIGERIA. 22 May 2016.
  19. Web site: Actress Queen Nwokoye and husband welcome baby girl (photos). LAILASNEWS. 20 August 2018.

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