Ebele Okaro

Ebele Okaro
Born London, United Kingdom
Other names Ebele Okaro Onyiuke
Alma mater University of Calabar
Occupation Actress

Ebele Okaro Onyiuke (born 19 January)[1] is a Nigerian actress and film producer[2] known as the Mama of Nollywood.[1][3]

Early life and education

Okaro was born in London and raised in the Nigerian state of Enugu.[4] She began acting while attending the Santa Maria Primary School[1][2] and continued while at Nsukka's Queen of the Holy Rosary Secondary School. After beginning studies of Education at the University of Calabar, Okaro found her passion for the dramatic arts won out and she earned a Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts.[2][4] Her mother was a full time television producer and her father was an engineer[3] who had great interest in arts and literature.

Career

After her graduation, Okaro served her National Youth Service at the Nigerian Television Authority, where she took up opportunities for television appearances.[2][3] However, with declines in the Nigerian movie industry (known as Nollywood), she took up a job as working in an embassy in Lagos and later in a bank before being able to return to acting.[4]

In 2014, Ebele Okaro Onyiuke produced and acted in Musical Whispers, a movie that advocates for loving care for children with autism.[5][6][7] It features other prominent Nigerian actors and actresses, most notably Chioma Chukwuka and Kalu Ikeagwu.[6]

She has become known as the "Mama of Nollywood"[1][3] and has earned the respect of both fans and colleagues.[4]

Personal life

She married into the Onyiuke family.[4]

Awards

In 2017, her performance in 4-1 Love won Okaro the African Magic Viewers Choice Award for Best Supporting Actress.[4][8]

Filmography

Year Title Role Director Notes References
Eziza [3][4]
Moving Fingers [3][4]
Red Light [4]
Shallow Waters [4]
Third Eye [3][4]
1996 Hostages Tade Ogidan [3][4][9]
2006 30 Days Mama Alero Mildred Okwo [3][4][10]
2014 Bambitious Dr. Ese Okechukwu Oku [11]
2014 Chetanna Ikechukwu Onyeka Igbo language [12]
2014 Musical Whispers Jasmine Bond Emerua Also the producer [5][6]
2015 4-1-Love Uju's Mother Ikechukwu Onyeka Best Supporting Actress in a Drama – 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards [4]
2015 The Powerful Babies Chioma
2015 Road to Yesterday Victoria's mum Ishaya Bako [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Actress Ebele Okaro Stuns in New Birthday Photos". gistmynaija.com. 19 January 2016. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Ebere Okaro". ModernGhana.com. 30 May 2007. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  3. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Williams, Yvonne (19 January 2016). "Birthday Shout! Celebrating veteran Nollywood actress Ebele Okaro". Happenings Magazine. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Husseini, Shaibu (18 March 2017). "A pip for beloved Nollywood actress, Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke". The Guardian. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  5. 1 2 Dachen, Isaac (14 May 2014). "She Is Back: Veteran Actress, Ebele Okaro Makes Return In Musical Whispers". pulse.ng. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  6. 1 2 3 Elekwachi, Edith (16 May 2014). "Nollywood Thespian Ebele Okaro-Onyiuke Debuts New Movie Against 'Autism'". ModernGhana.com. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  7. ↑ "Nigeria: Okaro-Onyiuke's Autism-Inspired Musical Whispers Premieres With Glam". The Daily Independent. 6 June 2014. Retrieved 4 April 2017.
  8. ↑ Inyang, Ifreke (5 March 2017). "'76' wins five awards at AMVCA 2017". Daily Post. Retrieved 6 April 2017.
  9. ↑ "Film: OGD Pictures Limited – Television & Film Production". OGD Pictures Limited. 2011. Archived from the original on 7 April 2017. Retrieved 7 April 2017.
  10. ↑ Osofisan, Sola (30 July 2006). "Does 30 Days Live Up To The Hype?". nigeriansinamerica.com. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  11. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (2 December 2014). "'Bambitious': Daniel K Daniel, Belinda Effah, Selebobo attend Enugu premiere". pulse.ng. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  12. ↑ Izuzu, Chidumga (29 October 2014). "'Chetanna': Chigozie Atuanya's Movie Wins Best Indigenous Film". pulse.ng. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
  13. ↑ "Road To Yesterday For Release November 27". The Guardian. 31 October 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2017.
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