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Destiny Etiko
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| Born | 12 August 1989 Udi, Enugu, Nigeria
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| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Awards | Most Promising Actress, City People Entertainment Awards (2016) |
Destiny Etiko (born on August 12, 1989) is a famous Nigerian actress. She is well-known for her exciting roles in many Nollywood movies. Nollywood is the name for the Nigerian film industry.
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Early Life and Education
Destiny Etiko was born in a village called Udi. This village is in Enugu State in southeastern Nigeria. This area is mostly home to the Igbo people.
Destiny went to primary and secondary school in Enugu State. She earned her First School Leaving Certificate there. She also got her West African Senior School Certificate.
After school, Destiny moved to Anambra State. She wanted to go to university. She studied Theater Arts at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka. She worked hard and earned her degree in Theater Arts.
Career
Destiny Etiko started her acting journey in 2011. She told Vanguard newspaper that it was tough at first. She had to balance acting with her university studies.
Her career really took off with a movie called Idemili. This film was made in 2012 but came out in 2014. Her role in Idemili was very important. It even earned her a nomination for a City People Entertainment Awards. Before Idemili, Destiny had acted in other movies. However, she did not have big roles in them.
Personal Life
Many Nigerian actors move to Lagos State to find success. But Destiny Etiko, who was born in Enugu State, still lives there. She has stayed in Enugu throughout her acting career.
In 2019, Destiny gave her mother an apartment. She thanked her mom for supporting her dream to become an actress. Sadly, in May 2020, Destiny lost her father.
Destiny Etiko also started a special group called the Destiny Etiko Foundation. This group helps people who are living in poverty. She also has an adopted daughter named Chinenye Eucharia.
Awards and Nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Actress of the Year Award (English) | Won |
Selected Filmography
- Airline Babes (2012) as Martha
- Angelina (2013) as Helen
- Native Fowl (2014) as Chibuzor
- Idemili (2014) as Ekemma
- Madam 10/10 (2015) as Kellis
- Fear of a Woman (2016)
- 3 Days to Wed (2016)
- The Storm (2016)
- Evil Seekers (2017)
- Tears of Regret (2018)
- The prince & I (2019)
- Heart of Love (2019)
- My sisters love (2019)
- Poor Billionaire (2019) as Ujunwa
- Virgin goddess (2019)
- Queen of love (2019)
- The Sacred Cowry (2019)
- The Return of Ezendiala (2019)
- Barren Kingdom (2019)
- Honorable Ladies (2019)
- Pains of the Orphan (2019)
- Clap of Royalty (2019)
- The Hidden Sin (2019)
- Family Yoke (2019)
- King's Word (2019)
- Sound of Evil (2019)
- My Private Part (2019) as Stella
- Power of Royalty (2019)
- Sunset of Love (2019)
- London Prince (2019)
- Woman of Power (2019)
- Living in Poverty (2020)
- Hour of Victory (2020)
- Wrong turn (2021)
- The Cab Ladies (2021) as Regina
- 3 Can Play (2022) as Ada
- Wanted by All (2022) as Ifenkili
- Widows money (2022)
- Daughters of Eagle (2022)
- Love Chase (2023) as Beatrice
- Loved and Lost (2023) as Camila
- City Girl (2023) as Babyna
- Jezebel (2023) as Charlotte
- Chasing Clout (2023) as Collette
- Beyond Beauty (2023 TV Movie) as Miriam
- Beyond Conception (2024) as Ncholo
- Saving Rita (2024) as Lora
- Rich mum, Poor Mum (2024) as Agnes
- Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)
See also
- List of Nigerian actors
