Chioma Okoye | |
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| Born | (1983-07-03)3 July 1983 (age 42) Kaduna, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Education | History and Strategic Studies,University of Lagos |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002-present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Pete Edochie (uncle) |
| Awards | African Youth Awards, 2007 |
| Website | www |
Chioma Okoye (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress,[1] writer and producer fromAguleri-Otu inAnambra East local government area ofAnambra State, a state in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Since herNollywood film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films.[2][3] She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.[4]
Okoye was born in Kaduna where she grew up with her parents and brothers and sisters; Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye.[5][6] Her mother Okoye Naomi. O and father Joseph Okoye died on 30 April 2013.
Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school,Kaduna state, northwest Nigeria and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi,Anambra State. She attended theUniversity of Lagos where she studied History and Strategic Studies.[7][8]
Okoye was introduced to acting by veteran actorPete Edochie who is her uncle. It all happened when she joined her uncle at a location.[9] She first played a role onNo Shaking which she played along withVictor Osuagwu,Sam Loco Efe, andNothing Spoil withChinedu Ikedieze,Osita Iheme, and Uche Ogbuagu. She hit the market with her first movie she produced, which is Aso-Ebi Girls.[10] Okoye became more well known afterAbuja Connection released in 2003.[11][12]
Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point.[13]
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Slow Poison (Agala) | Drama | |
| Drummer Boy | Directed by Amayo Uzo Philips | ||
| 2003 | No Shaking | Ijeoma | with Chiwetalu Agu, Joy Abuchi |
| 2004 | Abuja Connection | Agnes | withEucharia Anunobi,Prince Emeka Ani |
| True Romance | Ego | Directed by Chico Ejiro | |
| 2005 | Too Late | with Ini Edo, Ben Nwosu | |
| 2007 | Passage of Kings | Nkem | Drama |
| 2007 | The Prof and Den-Gun | Biggie | Comedy / Drama |
| 2013 | Aso-ebi girl | ||
| The World Richest Family |
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | African Youth Awards | Best English/ Best actress | Won | |
| 2004 | City People awards for Excellence | Best Actress | Won |