Chioma Chukwuka

Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha
Born (1980-03-12) 12 March 1980
Oraifite, Ekwusigo LGA, Anambra State
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]

Chioma Apkotha on the set of Wives on Strike: Revolution with Toyin Abraham, Chigurl and Uche Jombo

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

Chioma Chukwuka on the set of For Want of A Queen

Acting Credits

YearTitleNotes
2000The Apple
2000Three Musketeers
2000Handkerchief
2002Sunrise
2002The Final Clash
2003Disguise
2003Handsome
2003Real Love
2003Romantic Attraction
2004Foul Play
2004Unbroken Promise
2004Two Become One
2004Promise & Fail
2004Legacy
2004Home Sickness
2004Heavy Rain
2004Circle of Tears
2005War for War
2005Years of Tears
2005Sins of the FleshChukwuka won the African Movie Academy Award in
2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie
2005Second Adam
2005Sacred Tradition
2005Real Love 2
2005Real Love 3
2005Moment of Truth
2005Knowing You
2005Golden Moon
2005Azima
2005Fake Angel
2005Eagle's Bride
2005The Bridesmaid
2005Knowing You
2005Sacred Tradition
2006Wisdom of the Gods
2006Zoza
2006Traumatized
2006Total Crisis
2006Tears in My Heart
2006Strange Love
2006Sound of Love
2006Serpent in Paradise
2006Saviour
2006The Saint
2006Royal Insult
2006Royal Doom
2006On My Wedding Day
2006Naked Sin
2006On My Wedding Day
2006Last Dance
2006Holy Family
2006Games Men PlayDirected by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
2006End of Discussion
2006Desperate Ambition
2006Dead in Faith
2006Chinwe Okeke
2006Asunder
2006Ass on Fire
2006Death In Faith
2007Double Game
2008Red Soil
2008World Of Our Own
2008Wind Of Sorrow
2009Odum Na Akwaeke
2011The Throne Is Mine
2011Nne Ifedigo
2012Cry No More
2013On Bended Knees
2014Heart Of Gold
2014Warrior Sisters
2014Aziza
2014Warrior Sisters
2014Sabina Makosa
2014Magic Dragon
2014Unforgiven
2014Police On Duty
2014Village Commando
2014Nwaogo The House Maid
2015Agbaranze
2015Ezi Nwa Di Uko
2015Rain Of Hope
2015Chinasa My Love
2015Nwanyi Nnewi
2015Kamsi The Freedom Fighter
2015The Lioness
2015Amarachi
2015Coffin Business
2015Anelka
2015Udu Bundle
2016Rain Of Hope
2016Evil Coffin
2016Genesis Of Love
2016The Flute Boy
2016Marriage Crisis
2016Sister Maria
2016Akwaeke
2016Wives On Strike I
2017Evil Culture
20172nd Coming Of Christ
2017Innocent Murderer
2017My Mother My Pain
2017All For Love
2017Heart of Ulimma
2017King Uremma
2017Reign Of Truth
2017God Of Liberation
2017My Mother
2017Jehovah Witness
2017Local Queen
2017Somto
2017Christmas Is Coming
2017Choked
2017Bird Watcher
2017Village Champion
2017The Unforeseen Truth
2017Dangerous Confession
2017Innocent Murderer
2017The Tradition
2017Broken Vow
2017Beyond Trust
2017Tender Heart
Chioma Chukwuka on the set of For Want of A Queen

Production credits

YearTitleNotes
2013On Bended Knees
2017Choked
2017Bird Watcher
2017For Want Of A Queen
2018In Your Dreams

Awards and nominations

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Year Event Prize Recipient Result
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

  1. ↑ "Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance". The African Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2007". African Film Academy. Retrieved 14 September 2010.
  4. ↑ "Glo Ambassadors - Chioma Chukwuka". Lagos, Nigeria: Globacom. Archived from the original on 26 September 2011. Retrieved 21 February 2011.
  5. ↑ 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.
  6. ↑ Salawu, Femi (17 July 2010). "Chioma Chukwuma- Akpotha". The Nation. Lagos, Nigeria: Vintage Press Limited. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  7. ↑ "Chioma Chukwuka - Filmography". Hollywood Upclose. Archived from the original on 17 January 2011. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
  8. ↑ "GLO Drops Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka As Ambassadors". The Tide Newspaper. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  9. ↑ "Funke Akindele, Chioma Chukwuka, Ali Nuhu unveiled as ambassadors for OMO". TheNETng Newspaper. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  10. ↑ Akinwale, Funsho (11 July 2015). "Helen Paul replaces Chioma Chukwuka as Harpic ambassador". The Eagle Newspaper. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  11. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (29 January 2016). "Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress". PulseNG. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  12. ↑ Adiele, Chinedu (20 October 2014). "Seyi Shay, Toke Makinwa, Mo'Cheddah, DJ Cuppy, Others Nominated". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 20 October 2014.
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