Queen Nwokoye facts for kids
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Queen Nwokoye
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Nwokoye in 2021
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| Born | 11 August 1982 Lagos State, Nigeria
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
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| Years active | 2004–present |
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Notable work
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Nwanyi Mbano, The Harvest. Chetanna (2014), Oshimiri |
Queen Nwokoye is a famous Nigerian actress. She was born on August 11, 1982. Many people know her for her main role in the 2014 movie Chetanna. This movie helped her get nominated for "Best Actress" at an important film awards event.
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Early Life and School Days
Queen Nwokoye was born in Lagos State, Nigeria. Her family comes from Anambra State, which is in the southeastern part of Nigeria. She started her education at Air Force Primary School.
She went to Queen's College in Enugu for her secondary school. After that, she studied Sociology and Anthropology at Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State. When she was growing up, Queen Nwokoye wanted to become a Lawyer. During her time at university, she took part in several beauty pageants. She even won the "Miss Eastern Campus" title.
Her Acting Career Begins
Queen Nwokoye started her acting journey in 2004. Her first movie was called Nna Men. Since then, she has acted in many Nigerian films. She has won several awards and received many nominations for her acting.
Movies She Has Starred In
Queen Nwokoye has acted in many popular films. Here are some of them:
- Nna Men (2004)
- His Majesty (2004)
- The Girl is Mine (2004)
- Save The Baby (2005)
- Speak The Word (2006)
- The Last Supper (2007)
- Confidential Romance (2007)
- The Evil Queen (2008)
- Heart of a Slave (2008)
- Prince of The Niger (2009)
- Makers of Justice (2010)
- Mirror of Life (2011)
- Chetanna (2014)
- Ada Mbano (2014)
- Agaracha (2016)
- New Educated Housewife (2017)
- Heart of Gold (2019)
- Royal Ghost (2021)
- Love is Enough (2022)
- Strained (2023)
- Sweet Jezebel (2023)
Awards and Nominations
Queen Nwokoye has been recognized for her talent with many awards and nominations.
- In 2011, she won the "Fresh Scandal Free Actress" award at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
- In 2015, she won "Best Actor Indigenous (Female)" at the Zulu African Film Academy Awards.
- Also in 2015, she won "Best Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo)" at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
- In 2016, she received the "Face of Nollywood Award (English)" at the City People Entertainment Awards.
- She was also nominated for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2015 for her role in Chetanna.
- In 2023, she was nominated for "Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series" at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards.
Her Family Life
Queen Nwokoye is married to Oluchi Uzoma. They have twin boys and a daughter together.
See also
In Spanish: Queen Nwokoye para niños
