Rita Nzelu Explained

Rita Nzelu
Nationality:Nigerian
Occupation:Actress
Education:University of Nigeria Nsukka
Spouse:Simeon Okoro
Children:2
Yearsactive:1990–present

Rita Nzelu is a Nigerian veteran actress.[1] [2] [3] She is known for her comic roles in most of her movies.[4] [5] [6]

Early life and career

Rita Nzelu is a native of Ozubulu, Anambra State, born July 2, 1958, Nigeria and attended University of Nigeria where she got her degree. Rita Nzelu rose to fame for her role as Tina, local prostitute in Living in Bondage. Since her rise to fame, she proceeded to act in over 100 movies.[7] [8] [9] [10]

She recently starred in Stigma of Womanhood (2016), Baby Mama (2017) and Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia.[11] [12] [13]

Personal life

Rita Nzelu married Simeon Okoro in March 2004 and they relocated to the United Kingdom. They have two children. She reportedly separated from her husband in 2018.[14] [15] [16]

Filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2022-10-17 . Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation Newspaper . 2022-10-25 . en-US.
  2. Web site: 15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Faded Out - P.M. News . 2022-10-25 . en-US.
  3. Web site: vanguard . 2011-08-12 . Fading faces of Nollywood stars(1) . 2022-10-25 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  4. Web site: Nigeria . Ripples . 2021-03-08 . INT’L WOMEN’S DAY: 20 women who shaped Nollywood . 2022-10-25 . Latest Nigeria News Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria . en-US.
  5. Web site: 15 Nollywood actors that have 'JAPA-ed' from Nigeria - P.M. News . 2022-10-25 . en-US.
  6. Web site: izuzu . chibumga . 2017-07-06 . 7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time . 2022-10-25 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  7. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2012-11-05 . Guess Who’s Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London . 2022-10-25 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  8. Web site: 2018-05-03 . Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu’s Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To ‘in-laws’ The Heartlander . 2022-10-25 . en-US.
  9. Web site: Reporter . 2021-10-19 . Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU . 2022-10-25 . City People Magazine . en-US.
  10. Web site: Aghadiuno . Eric . Rita Nzelu - OnlineNigeria.com . 2022-10-25 . onlinenigeria.com.
  11. Web site: BellaNaija.com . 2017-09-02 . #BNMovieFeature: WATCH Jackie Appiah & Van Vicker in "Baby Mama" . 2022-10-25 . BellaNaija . en-US.
  12. Web site: adefaye . 2012-02-17 . Rita Nzelu takes after Eucharia . 2022-10-25 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  13. Web site: Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London' . 2022-10-25 . Nigeriafilms.com . en-gb.
  14. Web site: Marriage: There Is More To It Than Riches---Rita Nzelu . 2022-10-25 . Nigeriafilms.com . en-gb.
  15. Web site: Bada . Gbenga . 2019-11-06 . Where are they now? What the main cast of Nollywood classic 'Living in Bondage' is up to . 2022-10-25 . Pulse Nigeria . en.
  16. Web site: Okonofua . Odion . 2018-05-04 . Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price . 2022-10-25 . Pulse Nigeria . en.