Chioma Chukwuka
Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha | |
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Born |
Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State | 12 March 1980
Occupation | Actress |
Spouse(s) | Franklyn Akpotha( m.2006–present) |
Chioma Chukwuka (born 12 March 1980), occasionally credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha, is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.[1][2][3]
Early life
Chukwuka was born in Oraifite,Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College Onitsha, Anambra State, for her secondary education. She then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.[4][5]
Career
Chukwuka's acting career began with her participation in the film The Handkerchief in 2000.[6] In 2007 she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. She has starred in more than 80 Nollywood movies.[7] Chukwuka co-produced and starred in the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees.
Endorsement deals
Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria,[8] a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent[9] and Harpic Cleaner.[10]
Personal life
Chukwuka married her husband, Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.[11]
Filmography
Acting Credits
Year | Title | Notes |
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2000 | The Apple | |
2000 | Three Musketeers | |
2000 | Handkerchief | |
2002 | Sunrise | |
2002 | The Final Clash | |
2003 | Disguise | |
2003 | Handsome | |
2003 | Real Love | |
2003 | Romantic Attraction | |
2004 | Foul Play | |
2004 | Unbroken Promise | |
2004 | Two Become One | |
2004 | Promise & Fail | |
2004 | Legacy | |
2004 | Home Sickness | |
2004 | Heavy Rain | |
2004 | Circle of Tears | |
2005 | War for War | |
2005 | Years of Tears | |
2005 | Sins of the Flesh | Chukwuka won the African Movie Academy Award in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie |
2005 | Second Adam | |
2005 | Sacred Tradition | |
2005 | Real Love 2 | |
2005 | Real Love 3 | |
2005 | Moment of Truth | |
2005 | Knowing You | |
2005 | Golden Moon | |
2005 | Azima | |
2005 | Fake Angel | |
2005 | Eagle's Bride | |
2005 | The Bridesmaid | |
2005 | Knowing You | |
2005 | Sacred Tradition | |
2006 | Wisdom of the Gods | |
2006 | Zoza | |
2006 | Traumatized | |
2006 | Total Crisis | |
2006 | Tears in My Heart | |
2006 | Strange Love | |
2006 | Sound of Love | |
2006 | Serpent in Paradise | |
2006 | Saviour | |
2006 | The Saint | |
2006 | Royal Insult | |
2006 | Royal Doom | |
2006 | On My Wedding Day | |
2006 | Naked Sin | |
2006 | On My Wedding Day | |
2006 | Last Dance | |
2006 | Holy Family | |
2006 | Games Men Play | Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen |
2006 | End of Discussion | |
2006 | Desperate Ambition | |
2006 | Dead in Faith | |
2006 | Chinwe Okeke | |
2006 | Asunder | |
2006 | Ass on Fire | |
2006 | Death In Faith | |
2007 | Double Game | |
2008 | Red Soil | |
2008 | World Of Our Own | |
2008 | Wind Of Sorrow | |
2009 | Odum Na Akwaeke | |
2011 | The Throne Is Mine | |
2011 | Nne Ifedigo | |
2012 | Cry No More | |
2013 | On Bended Knees | |
2014 | Heart Of Gold | |
2014 | Warrior Sisters | |
2014 | Aziza | |
2014 | Warrior Sisters | |
2014 | Sabina Makosa | |
2014 | Magic Dragon | |
2014 | Unforgiven | |
2014 | Police On Duty | |
2014 | Village Commando | |
2014 | Nwaogo The House Maid | |
2015 | Agbaranze | |
2015 | Ezi Nwa Di Uko | |
2015 | Rain Of Hope | |
2015 | Chinasa My Love | |
2015 | Nwanyi Nnewi | |
2015 | Kamsi The Freedom Fighter | |
2015 | The Lioness | |
2015 | Amarachi | |
2015 | Coffin Business | |
2015 | Anelka | |
2015 | Udu Bundle | |
2016 | Rain Of Hope | |
2016 | Evil Coffin | |
2016 | Genesis Of Love | |
2016 | The Flute Boy | |
2016 | Marriage Crisis | |
2016 | Sister Maria | |
2016 | Akwaeke | |
2016 | Wives On Strike I | |
2017 | Evil Culture | |
2017 | 2nd Coming Of Christ | |
2017 | Innocent Murderer | |
2017 | My Mother My Pain | |
2017 | All For Love | |
2017 | Heart of Ulimma | |
2017 | King Uremma | |
2017 | Reign Of Truth | |
2017 | God Of Liberation | |
2017 | My Mother | |
2017 | Jehovah Witness | |
2017 | Local Queen | |
2017 | Somto | |
2017 | Christmas Is Coming | |
2017 | Choked | |
2017 | Bird Watcher | |
2017 | Village Champion | |
2017 | The Unforeseen Truth | |
2017 | Dangerous Confession | |
2017 | Innocent Murderer | |
2017 | The Tradition | |
2017 | Broken Vow | |
2017 | Beyond Trust | |
2017 | Tender Heart |
Production credits
Year | Title | Notes |
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2013 | On Bended Knees | |
2017 | Choked | |
2017 | Bird Watcher | |
2017 | For Want Of A Queen | |
2018 | In Your Dreams |
Awards and nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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2007 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress | Chioma Akpotha | Won |
2010 | Afro Hollywood award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Chioma Akpotha | Won |
2014 | ELOY Awards[12] | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Chioma Akpotha | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance". The African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
- ↑ Coker, Onikepo (4 May 2007). "Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007". Mshale Newspaper. Minneapolis, USA: Mshale Communications. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
- ↑ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2007". African Film Academy. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
- ↑ "Glo Ambassadors - Chioma Chukwuka". Lagos, Nigeria: Globacom. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
- ↑ Amatus, Azuh (14 June 2005). "Nigerian men are worth dying for –Nollywood star, Chioma Chukwuka". Lagos, Nigeria: Daily Sun. Archived from the original on 14 May 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ↑ Salawu, Femi (17 July 2010). "Chioma Chukwuma- Akpotha". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria: Vintage Press Limited. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ↑ "Chioma Chukwuka - Filmography". Hollywood Upclose. Archived from the original on 17 January 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
- ↑ "GLO Drops Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka As Ambassadors". The Tide Newspaper. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ "Funke Akindele, Chioma Chukwuka, Ali Nuhu unveiled as ambassadors for OMO". TheNETng Newspaper. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ Akinwale, Funsho (11 July 2015). "Helen Paul replaces Chioma Chukwuka as Harpic ambassador". The Eagle Newspaper. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (29 January 2016). "Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress". PulseNG. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
- ↑ Adiele, Chinedu (20 October 2014). "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2014.