Chioma Okoye
| Chioma Okoye | |
|---|---|
| Born |
3 July 1983 Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Residence | Lagos, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigerian (1983–present) |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Website |
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Chioma Okoye is an actress, writer and a producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government Anambra East, Nigeria. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in an astounding 100+ films, selling millions of video copies.[1] After receiving numerous high-profile awards.[2] Over the years, Chioma has been a pioneer in the Nollywood film industry. She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.[3]
Early life and education
[4] Chioma was born in Kaduna she grew up with her family, parents and brothers and sisters Godwin Okoye, Sam Okoye, Gloria Okoye, Christian Okoye and Victoria Okoye.[5] Her mother Okoye Noami. O and Father Late Elder Joseph Okoye died April 30, 2013. Chioma attended faith nursery and primary school kaduna state and christ the king secondary school nnobi anambra state. She then went to University of Lagos Unilag where she studied History and Strategic.[6]
Career
Acting career
[7] Chioma was introduced to acting by Pete Edochie who happens to be her uncle, it all happened when she join her uncle to location. She first played a role on No Shaking which she played along with Victor Osuagwu, Sam Loco Efe, Chioma Okoye and Nothing Spoil with Chinedu Ikedieze, Osita Iheme, Uche Ogbuagu and chioma Okoye. She hit the market with her first movie she produced which is Aso-Ebi Girls.[8] After she had been seen on many big screen chioma fame hit the movie industry with Abuja Connection (2003)in which Chioma also starred currently holds the record.[9] [10]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Slow Posion | ||
| Drummer Boy | |||
| 2004 | Abuja Connection | ||
| True Romance | |||
| 2005 | Too Late | ||
| 2013 | Aso-ebi girl | ||
| Prof and Den Gun | |||
| The World Richest Family |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | African Youth Awards | Best English/ Best actress | Won | |
| 2004 | City People awards for Excellence | Best Actress | Won |
References
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye". mcomet. mcomet. Retrieved 8 February 2014.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye". nigeriadailynews. nigeriadailynews. Retrieved 17 February 2011.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye’s got Selling Points". Nollywoodwatch. WatchMan. Retrieved 8 June 2008.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye Makes Case For Youths Mentoring". Nigeria Schools Blog. Nigeria Schools Blog. Retrieved 12 April 2013.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye’s typical DAY". Punchng. Nonye Ben-Nwankwo and Ademola Olonilua. Retrieved 11 January 2014.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye’s note to Jonathan". Indepthnigeria. Bimbo. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
- ↑ "ACTRESS CHIOMA OKOYE JOINS THE BIG LEAGUE". NigeriaFilms. AKINNAGBE AKINTOMIDE. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye comes calling with "Aso-Ebi Girls"". Vanguardngr. Ayo Onikoyi. Retrieved 11 May 2013.
- ↑ "The World’s Richest Family From Purple Ribbon Entertainment". Ogus Baba Blog. ChicBenita. Retrieved 13 August 2013.
- ↑ "Chioma Okoye’s note to Jonathan". Vanguardngr. Vangurdngr. Retrieved 22 April 2011.
External links
- Chioma Okoye on IMDb