Uche Elendu Explained

Uche Elendu
Birth Name:Uche Elendu
Nationality:Nigerian
Birth Date:1983 7, df=yes
Birth Place:Abia State, Nigeria
Alma Mater:Imo State University
Years Active:2001-Present
Children:2
Spouse:Walter Ogochukwu Igweanyimba

Uche Elendu (born 14 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, singer[1] and entrepreneur.[2] She is described as one of the most consistent faces in the Nigerian movie industry from her debut in 2001 up until 2010 when she took a break from the Nigerian entertainment industry. According to a Vanguard publication, Elendu has featured in over 200 Nigerian movies.[3] [4] she launched her online tv Elialand.

Early life and education

Elendu was born in Abia State which is located in the south-eastern geographical area of Nigeria, predominantly occupied by the Igbo people of Nigeria. Elendu is the first-born child of her parents and has three younger siblings all of whom are male. Her father is a retired civil servant and businessman whilst her mother is a teacher. Elendu graduated with a B.Sc. degree in International Relations from Imo State University.[5]

Career

Elendu officially joined the Nigerian movie industry known commonly as Nollywood in 2001. She debuted her acting career by featuring in a movie titled Fear of the Unknown. Elendu, due to marriage, took a long break from acting and this action eventually derailed and stagnated her career as an actress. In 2015 she secured the lead role in a movie titled Ada Mbano. This movie was the catalyst that re-ignited her acting career.

Elendu in an interview with The Sun discussed her futile struggles to return to the Nollywood movie industry after returning from her acting break. She further explained the pivotal role of the movie Ada Mbano and the positive effect it had on her career. In the interview, she summarized the effect of the movie on her career by saying "The movie that launched me back was Ada Mbano".[6]

Personal life

Elendu, although now divorced, got married in January 2012 in the city of Owerri, Imo State[7] to Walter Ogochukwu Igweanyimba and both have two children together both of them female. Elendu has been involved in several auto crashes, one of which left her unconscious.[8] [9]

Health

Elendu has spoken publicly about a medical condition called endometriosis, an ailment she had been diagnosed with.[10] [11] [12]

Selected filmography

Notes and References

  1. Web site: See Uche Elendu sexy birthday photoshoot. 15 July 2015. Vanguard News. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  2. Web site: How women can tie down their hubbies –Uche Elendu, actress. 20 October 2019. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  3. Web site: Beans and plantain reminds me of childhood – Uche Elendu. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  4. Web site: Money we make in movies doesn't match the effort – Uche Elendu. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  5. Web site: I'd be worried if men don't make passes at me -Uche Elendu. Punch Newspapers. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  6. Web site: "The movie that launched me back was 'Ada Mbano'" - Uche Elendu. 20 January 2015. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  7. Web site: What fame has denied me – Uche Elendu, actress. 12 November 2017. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  8. Web site: Uche Elendu I would have been dead. 20 January 2018. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  9. Web site: My unforgettable car accident – Uche Elendu, actress. sunnews. 10 September 2017. The Sun Nigeria. en-US. 9 December 2019.
  10. Web site: Uche Elendu Actress opens up about her struggle with endometriosis. www.pulse.ng. 9 December 2019.
  11. Web site: How I went through 7 years of severe pain - Top actress shares powerful testimony (photos). Helen. Ajomole. 27 April 2017. www.legit.ng. en. 9 December 2019.
  12. Web site: Nollywood Actress Uche Elendu Celebrates Her Miracle Baby After Surviving Endometriosis.

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