Ngozi Ezeonu facts for kids
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Ngozi Ezeonu
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Ngozi Ezeonu In "Family Secret", 2016
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Ngozi Ikpelue
1965 May 23rd Imo, Owerri
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Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Journalism from Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
Alma mater | Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
Occupation | Actress |
Known for | Reprisal of mother figures |
Awards | 2012, Africa Movie Academy Awards |
Ngozi Ezeonu (born Ngozi Ikpelue, May 23, 1965)i// is a Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal mothers in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards .
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Early life
A native of Ogbunike, in Anambra State, Ezeonu was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue, and has six siblings. Prior to finding fame as an actress, she studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.
Career
Although best known for her maternal roles, Ezeonu was originally cast as younger characters at the start of her acting career. In 1993, veteran film director Zeb Ejiro offered Ezeonu a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist's best friend in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka the Pretty Serpent in 1994. This was followed by her role in Glamour Girls the same year as Thelma, a high society mistress.
Filmography
She has featured in more than 150 Nollywood films. Among them:
1994 – 2007
- Ada Vigilante
- End of Ada Vigilante
- Evil Project
- Senseless
- Best Honeymoon
- Enslaved
- Definition of Love
- My best friend
- End of a Princess
- Glamour Girls – 1994
- Nneka The Pretty Serpent – 1994
- Mark of the Beast - 1999
- I Swear – 2004
- Occultic Kingdom – 2005
- Abuja Top Ladies – 2006
- The Love Doctor – 2007
- Royal Grandmother 1 and 2 – 2007
2008 – 2016
- Tears in My Eyes – 2008
- Throne of Tears 1, 2 and 3 – 2008
- My Darling Princess – 2008
- Tears of a Prince – 2009
- Sister Mary and Ossy – 2009
- Stone Face – 2009
- Secret Shadows 1 and 2 – 2010
- Wise In-Laws – 2010
- A Private Storm – 2010
- Adesuwa – 2012
- Shattered Mirror – 2012
- The Kings and Gods – 2012
- Broken Engagement – 2013
- Palace War – 2014
- Tears of a Virgin – 2014
- Luscious Lucy – 2016
- Tears of the Innocent – 2016
- Zenith of Sacrifice – 2016
- Heritage – 2016
2017 – 2019
- Tears and Glory – 2017
- Child of Pain – 2017
- Tell Me Why – 2017
- Pretty Little Thing – 2017
- Family Secret – 2017
- A Better Family – 2018
- Lion Heart – 2018
- Confessor – 2018
- Different Worlds – 2019
- Seed of Destruction – 2019
- Dusted Crown – 2019
- Crazy Princess – 2019
- On All Sides – 2019
- Run Away From Love – 2019
- If Trouble Comes – 2019
- Making a King – 2019
2020 – 2021
- Nkasi my flesh and blood
- Prince Decision
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
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2012 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Adesuwa | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Ngozi Ezeonu para niños