Regina Daniels Explained
Regina Daniels (born October 10, 2000)[1] is a Nigerian actress and a film producer.[2] [3] [4] [5] she is also a businesswoman and entrepreneur.
Personal life and education
Regina Nneamaka Daniels is a Nollywood film actress and a model. She was born in Lagos State, southwest Nigeria, on October 10, 2000. Her mother is Rita Daniel[6] who is also an actress/film producer and the chairperson of the Actors Guild of Nigeria. Born in Delta State, Nigeria. Regina grew up in Asaba, Delta State of Nigeria. She has five siblings - three brothers and two sisters. She is the second youngest child in her family. One of her role models growing up was Academy award-winning actress Angelina Jolie.[7] She attended Hollywood International School[8] and in 2018, Regina Daniels proceeded to study Mass Communication[9] at Igbinedion University.[10] [11]
Career
Regina Daniels started movie making at the age of seven; her mother (Rita Daniels) is an actress.[12] She got support from her mother and her siblings. Her first movie was Marriage of Sorrow which earned her 10,000 Nigerian Naira. Regina featured in a Nollywood movie titled "Miracle Child" in 2010. Regina Daniels has been featured in a comedy skit by Ofego on two occasions on his YouTube channel using archive footage.[13] [14]
In January 2019, Regina Daniels was appointed Atiku Abubakar’s Youth Campaign Coordinator.[15] [16] [17] In February 2020, Regina Daniels launched a magazine named after her at a hotel in Abuja.[18] [19]
Controversy
Cyber-crime/fraud allegation
A plot to implicate Daniels in a scam involving alleged intimate photos of an aspiring actress started on 20 November 2017. A person claimed that she had sent photos to Daniels and was then asked to meet with a movie producer who would train her on being a better actress. After the meeting Regina Daniels was said to have been angry with the victim inciting that the aspiring actress should have offered herself to the producer.[20] [21] Two days later Daniels denied all allegations, and said a fan was using her name to dupe the actress. On 23 November 2017, the impersonator was arrested by the police and Regina Daniels was exonerated.[22] [23] [24]
Marriage to Ned Nwoko
On April 1, 2019, e-Nigeria! a news website made a publication stating that Ned Nwoko (a Nigerian businessman) was the financial sponsor of Regina Daniels.[25] The publication went viral and was cited by many news websites in Nigeria and Kemi Filani News.[26] [27] [28] Etinosa Idemudia in response to media critics responded on her social media handle that it is an honor that Regina Daniels was made the 6th wife of the senator elect instead of a "side chic".[29] [30] [31] On 27 April 2019, Ned Nwoko obtained an honorary doctorate degree from Federal University of Petroleum Resources Effurun where Harrysong was the anchor of the event when both Regina Daniels and Ned Nwoko were spotted dancing together.[32] [33] [34]
She has been widely criticized by fans and Nigerians on her alleged marriage to the 59-year-old.[35]
On 29 June 2020, she gave birth to a baby boy for Nwoko,[36] two years later (29 June 2022) she welcomed her second child with him.[37] [38] [39]
Awards and nominations
See also
Notes and References
- Web site: Actress Regina Daniels Celebrates 17th Birthday With Lovely Photos. https://web.archive.org/web/20190213040608/https://www.nationalmirroronline.net/actress-regina-daniels-celebrates-17th-birthday-lovely-photos/. usurped. February 13, 2019. 2017-10-10. National Mirror Online. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- News: 10 Things You Need To Know About 21-Year-Old Nollywood Actress, Regina Daniels. 2016-12-29. Nigerian Celebrity News + Latest Entertainment News. en-US. 2016-12-30.
- Web site: Regina Daniels: As a 17-year-old Actress, I Earned N500,000 for a Role . admin . July 23, 2016.
- Web site: Regina Daniels: As A 14 Year-Old Actress, I Earned N500,000 For A Role. Deolu. 2016-07-23. Information Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Teen Actress, Regina Daniels flaunts hot body on election day after being disqualified by age.. 2019-02-24. Within Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Rita Daniel . 2022-04-04 . IMDb.
- Web site: Biography, Profile and annual controversy of Regina Daniels, the most talked about Nollywood Actress so far in 2019. May 2019.
- News: Top 5 facts from ☀ Regina Daniels' biography you should know. Ibenegbu. George. 2018-02-22. Naija.ng – Nigeria news.. 2018-09-18. en-US.
- Web site: Regina Daniels Attends Igbinedion University, Shocking Revelations About Her Education Life 36NG. Oladimeji. 2017-11-08. en-US. 2019-04-30.
- Web site: Teen Actress Regina Daniels Bags Igbinedion University Award . Eagle Online . 6 June 2018 . 2018-08-01.
- Web site: Regina Daniels Attends Igbinedion University, Shocking Revelations About Her Education Life . 8 November 2017 . 2018-08-01.
- Web site: How I nurtured my daughter to become a Nollywood superstar – Actress Rita Daniels (Photos). 2017-09-14. Information Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Mum suffered to ensure I became movie star –Regina Daniels. 2018-02-03. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels, Nollywood's Teen Star. Omaku. Josephine. 2017-09-08. Ghafla! Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: 2019 presidency: Regina Daniels gets appointment from Atiku. Imenger. Senater. 2019-01-21. Daily Post Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Election: Atiku gives actress Regina Daniels appointment. Augoye. Jayne. 2019-01-21. Premium Times Nigeria. en-GB. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels, Nollywood starlet, appointed Atiku campaign youth coordinator. 2019-01-21. TheCable Lifestyle. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels and 59-year-old husband love up as she holds star-studded magazine launch. www.msn.com. 2020-02-24.
- News: Odunmorayo . Oke . 20 July 2023 . REGINA DANIELS BAGS NEW APPOINTMENT . Guardian . 22 July 2023.
- Web site: Regina Daniels allegedly reported to be a pimp. Mohammed. Abisola. 2017-11-22. Ghafla! Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels accused of cyber crime by blogger. 2017-11-21. Amoré. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Actress, Regina Daniel Speaks about Alleged Fraud Case. 2017-11-24. Modern Ghana. en. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Sex for movie role: Regina Daniels arrests guy impersonating her (video). Olajide. Ola. 2017-11-23. GistReel. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels finally arrests fake movie producer and his crew impersonating her – WuzupNigeria Entertainment. wuzupnaija. 2017-11-23. WuzupNigeria. en-GB. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Ned Nwoko, the man behind Regina Daniels' cars, house – e-NIGERIA!. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Ned Nwoko Is Allegedly Behind Regina Daniels' Cars, House – e-NIGERIA! Reveals. A. Lawrence. 2019-04-01. YabaLeftOnline. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Ex-House of Reps member alleged to be behind Regina Daniels' wealth. Ayoola. Simbiat. 2019-04-02. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.. en. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Meet the Billionaire who is responsible for Actress Regina Daniels' extravagant Lifestyle. 2019-04-02. Kemi Filani News. en-GB. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: It's An Honour To Be 6th Wife Than Sidechick, Etinosa Defends Regina Daniels (Video). Alabi. Gabriel. 2019-04-09. Concise News. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Actress Etinosa reacts to Regina Daniel's marriage to Ned Nwoko as sixth wife. Yaakugh. Caroline. 2019-04-09. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.. en. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Etinosa: Regina Daniels better as 6th wife than a side chick. 2019-04-09. Nigeria News Laila's Blog. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Is Regina Daniels married to Ned Nwoko?. 2019-04-28. Vanguard News. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels meets co-wife's children (photos). 2019-05-01. Within Nigeria. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels Relishing Romance with Ned Nwoko. 2019-05-04. thisdaylive.com. en-US. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Fan drags Regina Daniels and mother, says they are no different from Yahoo Boys. Oluwafunmilayo. Akinpelu. 2019-05-07. Legit.ng – Nigeria news.. en. 2019-05-07.
- Web site: Regina Daniels Welcomes Baby Boy With Husband Ned Nwoko. June 29, 2020.
- Web site: 2022-06-29 . Regina Daniels, Ned Nwoko welcome second child on 1st son's birthday . 2022-06-29 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
- Web site: 2022-06-29 . Regina Daniels Welcomes Second Child . 2022-06-29 . The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News . en-US.
- Web site: 2021-10-07 . The Nation Newspaper. 2022-06-29 . en-US.
- Web site: 2017-11-23. BON Awards 2017: Kannywood's Ali Nuhu receives Special Recognition Award. 2021-10-07. Daily Trust. en.
- Web site: Net Honours - The Class of 2021. 2021-09-07. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.