Chioma Chukwuka

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Chioma Chukwuka- Akpotha
Born (1980-03-12) March 12, 1980 (age 45)
Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area Anambra State, Nigeria
Occupation Actress
Spouse(s) Franklyn Akpotha( m.2006-present)

Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980) is a Nigerian actress. 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 in 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 Chukwuka received the Best Actress in a Lead Role award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the flesh. Chukwuka has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies.[7] Chioma co produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster "On bended kneels". She was named among the 10 richest Nollywood actresses by Answers Africa. Aside from acting she is also a brand ambassador to many Nigerian brands, and is also involved in charity works. She is known as the most scandal free actress!

Filmography

Awards and nominations

Year2010 EventAfro Hollywood award Prizebest actress in a leading role Recipient chioma akpotha Result
2014 ELOY Awards[8] Brand Ambassador of the Year N/A Nominated

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