Sharon Ooja facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Sharon Ooja Nwoke
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Sharon Ooja Egwurube
6 April 1991 Kaduna, Nigeria
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Skinny Girl in Transit |
Sharon Ooja Nwoke (born April 6, 1991) is a talented Nigerian actress. She became very well-known after playing the role of "Shalewa" in the popular web series Skinny Girl in Transit.
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Early Life and Education
Sharon Ooja comes from the Idoma tribe in Benue state, Nigeria. She was born in Kaduna State. Sharon grew up with three sisters.
For her primary school, she went to Kings and Queens School in Jos. Later, she attended two all-girls boarding schools for her secondary education: Regina Pacis Secondary School in Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College in Jos.
Her Acting Journey
Sharon Ooja began her acting career in 2013 when she moved to Lagos. She shared in an interview how she got her start. It all began during a photo shoot for a store. A TV company called NdaniTV was filming behind the scenes.
The next week, Sharon was invited for an interview for a TV show. Although that show didn't happen, she was soon asked to play a small part in the TV series Gidi Up. She then got a bigger role as Shalewa in Skinny Girl in Transit, which made her famous.
Sharon studied mass communication at Houdegbe North American University Benin. In 2017, she hosted the red carpet at GT Bank's Fashion Week with Timini Egbuson. She was recognized as a top female celebrity in 2020. She was also chosen by Netflix to represent Nigeria in a special program in South Africa called "The Bridgeton Affair."
Personal Life
Sharon Ooja married Ugo Nwoke in 2024. They had a private civil wedding ceremony in March 2024. Sharon shared the happy news with her fans. She calls her husband "Odogwu silencer."
Later, in June 2024, Sharon and Ugo had a bigger celebration. Their traditional wedding ceremony took place on June 27, 2024. The white wedding followed on June 29, 2024. Family, friends, and fellow actors joined them for the joyful events.
Movies and TV Shows
Sharon Ooja has appeared in many exciting TV shows and movies.
TV Shows
| Year | Show | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Oloture: The Journey | Oloture | A Netflix show with EbonyLife Studios (3 episodes) |
| 2022-present | Flawsome | Ivie | A Showmax Original series |
| 2020 | Assistant Madams | Appeared in 1 episode | |
| 2018-20 | The Men's Club | Jasmine | A Red TV show (2 episodes) |
| 2016-current | Skinny Girl in Transit | Shalewa | A show by Ndani TV |
| 2013-14 | Gidi Up | Jola | Also by Ndani TV |
Movies
| Year | Movie | Role | Notes |
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| 2024 | Hijack '93 | Ada | |
| Dead Serious | Amara | Starred with Sabinus and Nkem Owoh | |
| 2023 | The Modern Woman | Appeared with Bimbo Akintola and Timini Egbuson | |
| 2022 | Glamour Girls | Emma | Starred with Nse Ikpe Etim |
| The Perfect Arrangement | Omotade Kaleijaye | Appeared with Adunni Ade and Pere Egbi | |
| 2021 | Still Falling | Bono Kuku | Starred with Daniel Etim Effiong |
| 2020 | Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards | Linda | Appeared with Nancy Isime and Toyin Abraham |
| Bad Comments | Tasha | Starred with Jim Iyke and Chiwetalu Agu | |
| Who's The Boss | Liah | Co-starred with Funke Akindele | |
| 2019 | Coming from Insanity | Sonia | Available on Netflix |
| Òlòtūré | Oloture | Also available on Netflix | |
| Bling Lagosians | Tokunbo | Starred with Alex Ekubo | |
| 2018 | King of Boys | Amaka | Directed by Kemi Adetiba |
| Lara and the Beat | Ngozi | Available on Netflix (Drama / Music / Romance) | |
| Moms at War | Asibi Elayo | Starred with Funke Akindele | |
| From Lagos with Love | Kelechi Pedro | Appeared with Damilola Adegbite |
Awards and Nominations
Sharon Ooja has been recognized for her acting talent.
| Year | Award | Category | Result |
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| 2019 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year – Female | Nominated |
| 2020 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress – English | Nominated |
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Net Honours | Most Popular Actress | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Sharon Ooja para niños
