Ngozi Ezeonu facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Ngozi Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu In "Family Secret", 2016
Born	Ngozi Ikpelue 1965 May 23rd Imo, Owerri
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 on May 23, 1965, is a famous Nigerian actress. She is well-known for playing motherly roles in Nollywood movies. In 2012, she acted in the movie Adesuwa. This role helped her get nominated for the Best Supporting Actress award at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early Life and Education

Ngozi Ezeonu grew up in Owerri, Nigeria. Her parents were Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue. She has six brothers and sisters. Her family was not wealthy when she was young.

Learning to Be a Journalist

Before becoming a famous actress, Ngozi Ezeonu studied Journalism. She went to the Nigerian Institute of Journalism. After her studies, she worked for radio stations like Radio Lagos and Eko FM.

Her Acting Career

Ngozi Ezeonu is best known for playing motherly characters. But when she first started acting, she played younger roles. She even worked as a hairstylist before becoming an actress!

First Big Roles

In 1993, a famous film director named Zeb Ejiro gave Ngozi Ezeonu a role. She played Nkechi in the movie Nneka the Pretty Serpent in 1994. This movie was in the Igbo language. The same year, she also starred in Glamour Girls. In this movie, she played Thelma, a high-society woman. These roles showed that she could play many different types of characters.

Awards and Recognition

Ngozi Ezeonu has acted in over 200 movies in Nollywood. She has been honored for her important work in helping Nollywood grow. In 2023, she received the Sun Nollywood Icon of the Year award.

Personal Life

Ngozi Ezeonu was married to Edwin Ezeonu. They have four children together: Ogechukwu Edwina, Chidera, and Melveen. In 2012, she received a special honor. She was given the Chieftaincy Title "Ada Ife." This means 'daughter of light' in her hometown of Ihiteoweri, Imo state.

Movies She Has Been In

Ngozi Ezeonu has acted in many Nollywood films. Here are some of them:

Early Movies (1994 – 2007)

• Ada Vigilante
• Glamour Girls (1994)
• Nneka The Pretty Serpent (1994) as Nkechi
• Mark of the Beast (1999) as Mrs. Modupe
• Wasted Years (2000) as Sarah
• I Swear (2004) as Obidiya
• Occultic Kingdom (2005)
• Abuja Top Ladies (2006) as Winnie
• The Love Doctor (2007) as Kathy

Later Movies (2008 – 2016)

• Tears in My Eyes (2008)
• Throne of Tears (2008) as Lolo
• A Private Storm (2010) as Mrs. Jibuno
• Adesuwa (2012)
• Shattered Mirror (2012) as Chief's wife
• Broken Engagement (2013)
• Palace War (2014)
• Luscious Lucy (2016)

Recent Movies (2017 – 2023)

• Tears and Glory (2017)
• Family Secret (2017)
• Lion Heart (2018) as Chioma Obiagu
• Different Worlds (2019) as Queen
• A Dance to Forget (2020) as Teresa
• Gone (2021) as Gloria
• Sign the Will (2021) as Rebecca
• Dirty Reflections (2022) as Augustina
• Made in Love (2023) as Mabel

Awards and Nominations

Ngozi Ezeonu has received awards for her acting:

External Links

• Ngozi Ezeonu Films on iROKOTv

See also

In Spanish: Ngozi Ezeonu para niños