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Chika Ike
Born	Chika Nancy Ike (1985-11-08) November 8, 1985 (age 39) Onitsha, Anambra, Nigeria
Nationality	Nigerian
Education	Human Kinetics and Health Education, University Of Lagos
Alma mater	University of Lagos
Occupation	Actress, Humanitarian Model
Years active	2005—present
Awards	African Heritage Awards, 2012

Chika 'Nancy' Ike (born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman, philanthropist (someone who helps others), and former model.

About Chika Ike

Chika Ike was born in Onitsha, Anambra State, a place in southeastern Nigeria. She started acting in church plays when she was just six years old. When she was 16, after finishing secondary school, Chika began working as a model. She also started her own business at 17.

In 2004, Chika finished a two-year course in Human Kinetics and Health Education. This is a field that studies how the human body moves and stays healthy. She then earned a degree in the same subject from the University of Lagos.

Her acting career really took off in 2005 after she starred in a movie called Bless The Child. In 2014, she studied filmmaking at the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California. That same year, she started her own company, Chika Ike Production.

Her Work in Film and TV

Chika Ike started her film journey in 2005 with a small part in the movie Sweet Love. Later that year, she got her first big role in Bless the Child. Since then, she has acted in over one hundred movies. Some of her well-known films include Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, and Happy Ending.

In 2007, her movie Mirror of Beauty was shown in cinemas across the U.K. In 2008, it was even chosen to be shown at the famous Cannes Film Festival.

Chika Ike Production, her company, made its first movie, Miss Teacher, in 2014. Her company also created a reality TV game show called African Diva Reality TV Show. Chika is the main producer, host, and a judge on this show. The first season was shown on DStv, and the second season was on AIT. In 2015, she worked with Rok Studios to make movies like Happy Ending and Stuck on You.

Chika is also a writer. Her first book, Boss Up, was even supported by the Harvard Business School.

Helping Others (Philanthropy)

Chika Ike created a foundation called Help the Child. This foundation works to help children who are not as lucky. In 2012, she held a big street party for over 3000 children. She gave them food, toys, school bags, and writing materials. Every year, she organizes a special charity event for children. She also provides scholarships and school supplies to help them with their education.

Fashion Career

In 2011, Chika Ike started her own fashion brand called Fancy Nancy. She launched her fashion line in Abuja, Nigeria.

Her Personal Life

Chika Ike has spoken openly about challenges in past relationships. In 2013, she shared that she had ended her marriage. She later announced on her Facebook page that her divorce was final.

Chika has also been successful in investing in real estate. She has a housing project called The Maison. This project aims to help people find homes.

In 2017, she was accepted into the Executive MBA Programme at Harvard University.

Awards and Recognition

Chika Ike has won many awards and nominations for her acting. These include the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Upcoming Actress in 2008. In 2009, she was nominated for Best Actress in a Supporting Role for her work in "The Assassin".

Filmography (Movies She's Been In)

See also

In Spanish: Chika Ike para niños