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Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha
Born (1980-03-12) 12 March 1980 (age 44)
Nationality Nigerian
Education Lagos State University
Occupation Actress, Filmmaker
Years active 2000- till date
Spouse(s)
Franklyn Akpotha
(m. 2006)
Awards 2007 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for best Actress in a leading role.

Chioma ChukwukaListeni// (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.

Early life

Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State, on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of 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. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.

Career

Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007 she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit. As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.

Masterclass With Chioma

In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.

Endorsement deals

Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018. Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria, a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent and Harpic Cleaner.

Personal life

Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.

Filmography

As actress

  • 2000: The Apple
  • 2000: Three Musketeers
  • 2000: Handkerchief
  • 2002: Sunrise
  • 2002: The Final Clash
  • 2003: Disguise
  • 2003: Handsome
  • 2003: Real Love
  • 2003: Romantic Attraction
  • 2004: Foul Play
  • 2004: Unbroken Promise
  • 2004: Two Become One
  • 2004: Promise & Fail
  • 2004: Legacy
  • 2004: Home Sickness
  • 2004: Heavy Rain
  • 2004: Circle of Tears
  • 2005: War for War
  • 2005: Years of Tears
  • 2005: Sins of the Flesh – Chukwuka won the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie
  • 2005: Second Adam
  • 2005: Sacred Tradition
  • 2005: Real Love 2
  • 2005: Real Love 3
  • 2005: Moment of Truth
  • 2005: Knowing You
  • 2005: Golden Moon
  • 2005: Azima
  • 2005: Fake Angel
  • 2005: Eagle's Bride
  • 2005: The Bridesmaid
  • 2006: Wisdom of the Gods
  • 2006: Zoza
  • 2006: Traumatized
  • 2006: Total Crisis
  • 2006: Tears in My Heart
  • 2006: Strange Love
  • 2006: Sound of Love
  • 2006: Serpent in Paradise
  • 2006: Saviour
  • 2006: The Saint
  • 2006: Royal Insult
  • 2006: Royal Doom
  • 2006: On My Wedding Day
  • 2006: On My Wedding Day
  • 2006: Last Dance
  • 2006: Holy Family
  • 2006: Games Men Play || Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
  • 2006: End of Discussion
  • 2006: Desperate Ambition
  • 2006: Dead in Faith
  • 2006: Chinwe Okeke
  • 2006: Asunder
  • 2006: Death In Faith
  • 2007: Double Game
  • 2008: Red Soil
  • 2008: World Of Our Own
  • 2008: Wind Of Sorrow
  • 2009: Odum Na Akwaeke
  • 2011: The Throne Is Mine
  • 2011: Nne Ifedigo
  • 2012: Cry No More
  • 2013: On Bended Knees
  • 2014: Heart Of Gold
  • 2014: Warrior Sisters
  • 2014: Aziza
  • 2014: Warrior Sisters
  • 2014: Sabina Makosa
  • 2014: Magic Dragon
  • 2014: Unforgiven
  • 2014: Police On Duty
  • 2014: Village Commando
  • 2014: Nwaogo The House Maid
  • 2015: Agbaranze
  • 2015: Ezi Nwa Di Uko
  • 2015: Rain Of Hope
  • 2015: Chinasa My Love
  • 2015: Nwanyi Nnewi
  • 2015: Kamsi The Freedom Fighter
  • 2015: The Lioness
  • 2015: Amarachi
  • 2015: Coffin Business
  • 2015: Anelka
  • 2015: Udu Bundle
  • 2016: Rain Of Hope
  • 2016: Evil Coffin
  • 2016: Genesis Of Love
  • 2016: The Flute Boy
  • 2016: Marriage Crisis
  • 2016: Sister Maria
  • 2016: Akwaeke
  • 2016: Wives On Strike I
  • 2017: Evil Culture
  • 2017: 2nd Coming Of Christ
  • 2017: Innocent Murderer
  • 2017: My Mother My Pain
  • 2017: All For Love
  • 2017: Heart of Ulimma
  • 2017: King Uremma
  • 2017: Reign Of Truth
  • 2017: God Of Liberation
  • 2017: My Mother
  • 2017: Jehovah Witness
  • 2017: Local Queen
  • 2017: Somto
  • 2017: Christmas Is Coming
  • 2017: Choked
  • 2017: Bird Watcher
  • 2017: Village Champion
  • 2017: The Unforeseen Truth
  • 2017: Dangerous Confession
  • 2017: Innocent Murderer
  • 2017: The Tradition
  • 2017: Broken Vow
  • 2017: Beyond Trust
  • 2017: Tender Heart
  • 2018: Sound of Wisdom
  • 2018: Let Me Love You 1
  • 2018: Let Me Love You 2
  • 2018: Deeper Than Pain
  • 2018: Desperate Twins
  • 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 1
  • 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 2
  • 2018: My Drum of Love 1
  • 2018: My Drum of Love 2
  • 2018: Life After Marriage
  • 2018: Immortal Love 1
  • 2018: Immortal Love 2
  • 2018: Cause for Love 1
  • 2018: Cause for Love 2
  • 2018: Cause for Love 3
  • 2018: Cause for Love 4
  • 2018: Cause for Love 5
  • 2018: Cause for Love 6
  • 2018: The Ghost and the Tout
  • 2018: Lara And The Beat
  • 2019: Void
  • 2019: For Want Of A Queen
  • 2019: In Your Dreams
  • 2019: The Street Kid
  • 2019: Rain of LOVE
  • 2019: Dark Cloud
  • 2020: Nneka The Pretty Serpent
  • 2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga
  • 2023: Gangs of Lagos

As producer

  • 2013: On Bended Knees
  • 2016: Cry of the Dead
  • 2017: Choked
  • 2017: Bird Watcher
  • 2019: For Want Of A Queen
  • 2019: In Your Dreams
  • 2019: Rain of LOVE
  • 2019: Dark Cloud

Awards and nominations

Year Award Body Category Nominated Work Result
2007 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Sins of the Flesh Won
2010 Afro Hollywood award Best Actress in a Leading Role Herself Won
2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Brand Ambassador of the Year Harpic Nominated
2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Film Actress of the Year On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Lead Actress in an English Movie On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Drama On Bended Knees Nominated
Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Actress Nominated
2014 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards Brand Ambassador of the Year Omo Nominated
2014 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Accident Nominated
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress Accident Nominated
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Lead Female Accident Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Accident Nominated
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Wives on Strike Nominated
2018 Ghana-Naija Awards Actress of the Year Herself Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Omo Ghetto: The Saga Nominated

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Chioma Chukwuka para niños

  • List of Nigerian actors
  • List of Nigerian film producers
  • List of Nigerian film directors
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