Tamara Eteimo Explained

Tamara Eteimo
Birth Name:Tamarabrakemi Eteimo
Birth Date:24 July 1987[1] [2]
Nationality:Nigerian
Citizenship:Nigerian
Education:Theatre Arts, University of Port Harcourt
Alma Mater:University of Port Harcourt
Occupation:Actress, singer
Years Active:2009–present
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Genre:R&B

Tamara Eteimo (born July 24, 1987) also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and Actor. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the Next Movie Star reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in Charles Novia's annual rankings of Nollywood actresses for 2013 and has been nominated for numerous awards.[3] [4] [5] [6] [7] [8] [9] Eteimo completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt before enrolling at the University of Port Harcourt to study Theatre Arts. As of May 2010, she had released singles "Vibrate" and "Na Only you" from her debut studio album.[10] She won the 2013 Next Movie Star winner and she claims to be eyeing the oscar award.[11]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotes
2012SurvivalBest of Nollywood Awards (BON)
2013Mrs Somebody
Finding Mercywith Rita Dominic, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Uti Nwachukwu and Chioma Chukwuka
Desperate Housegirlswith Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Kenneth Okolie, Mary Lazarus
Somewhere Down The LineLeadwith Rachael Oniga, Bukky Wright, Yemi Blaq
Dry-Next Page
2014Fallingwith Desmond Elliot, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Adesua Etomi
Cobwebwith Uti Nwachukwu, Funsho Adeolu, Mary Lazarus
A Long Night
The Scorned Help
Cheating Experience
Kopa
Red Lights Off
Green Eyed
OyomaNollywood Reloaded
UnblissfulNollywood Reloaded
DryNurse Ramatuwith Stephanie Okereke, Liz Benson, William McNamara, Darwin Shaw and Paul Sambo
2015Virgin Bride
It's About Your Husband
The Good Samaritanwith Wale Ojo and Empress Njamah
Gone Greywith Funsho Adeolu, Stan Nze, Judith Audu, Seyi Hunter and Angel Vara Iduhe
Fast Cashwith Mary Lazarus, Kiki Omeili, Oma Nnadi, Funny Bone and Klint da Drunk
2016Class Of 21
Hotel Chocowith Femi Branch, Sambasa Nzeribe and Jennifer Igbinovia
Time To HeaL
Candle
The Guilt
Scratched
Death Trap
Blind Spot
The X-List
One Monday Morning
Lost in Lust
A Walk in the Dark
Brown Envelope
Next Door
2017The Three Tramps and The Law
33hours
My Game
Black Men Rock
Fair Lady
Family
2012Dormitory 8
This Life
ItohanSuper Story
2013Meet the Neighbors
2014Mama Bomboy
Emerald
2015Dear Diary
The Other Side
Macbeth
Closed Doors
Pepper soup
Calabar woman

Awards and nominations

YearNomineeAwardResultRef
2009 University of Port Harcourt (Theater Arts C.R.A.B)Best Acting Student
2011New York Film Academy/ DelyorkBest Acting Student
Next Movie Star Reality ShowWinner Next Movie Star Reality Show
2014Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Desperate Housegirls) Best Supporting actress
GIAMA Houston (Desperate Housegirls)Best Supporting actress
BON 2014 (Somewhere Down the line) Best Actress
NEA 2014 (Desperate Housegirls)Best Supporting Actress
2017Acia Awards Atlanta (Falling)Best Supporting Actress
2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role – English[12]
2021Net HonoursMost Searched Actress[13]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tamara Eteimo is the Next Movie Star . Vanguardngr.com . December 9, 2011 . May 5, 2014.
  2. Web site: How Tamara Emerged NMS 2011 Winner . P.M. NEWS Nigeria . December 9, 2011 . May 5, 2014.
  3. Web site: Meet NMS winner Tamara Etiemo . Best of Nollywood Magazine . May 2, 2014.
  4. Web site: Nobody has tried to take advantage of me – Tamara Etiemo . Daily Independent Newspaper . May 2, 2014 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20140502144252/http://dailyindependentnig.com/2013/08/nobody-has-tried-to-take-advantage-of-me-in-nollywood-tamara-etiemo/ . May 2, 2014 . mdy-all .
  5. Web site: I am eyeing the Oscar Award – Tamara Etiemo . Vanguard Newspaper . May 2, 2014.
  6. Web site: Charles Novia Top 5 Nollywood actress for 2013 . bellanaija.com . May 2, 2014.
  7. Web site: Charles Novia releases his top 5 rankings . modernghana.com . May 2, 2014.
  8. Web site: Tamara Etiemo wins Next Movie Star . dailypost.ng . May 2, 2014.
  9. Web site: Meet the 2011 winner of the Next Movie Star . thenet.ng . May 2, 2014.
  10. News: Unveiling New R&B Sensation, Tamara Jones …As Her Album Debuts in PH. May 29, 2010. The Tide. May 5, 2014.
  11. Web site: March 28, 2013 . I'm eyeing OSCAR award – Tamara Eteimo, 2013 Next Movie Star winner . 2022-07-23 . Vanguard News . en-GB.
  12. Web site: Bada. Gbenga. December 15, 2019. BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition. 2021-10-10. Pulse Nigeria. en.
  13. Web site: Net Honours – The Class of 2021. 2021-09-07. Nigerian Entertainment Today. en-US.