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Stella Damasus
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| Born | April 24, 1978 Benin City, From Asaba Delta State Nigeria
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| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actress, Singer |
| Spouse(s) |
Jaiye Aboderin
(m. 1999; died 2004)Emeka Nzeribe
(m. 2007; div. 2007)Daniel Ademinokan
(m. 2014; div. 2020) |
| Awards | Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards in 2007 |
Stella Damasus (born April 24, 1978) is a famous Nigerian actress and singer. She has won several awards for her acting. In 2007, she won Best Actress at the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. She also won Best Actress for the movie Two Brides and a Baby in 2012 at the Golden Icons Academy Awards. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2009.
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Stella Damasus's Early Life
Stella Damasus was born in Benin City, Edo State, Nigeria. She grew up there and finished most of her primary school education in Benin City. She has four sisters.
Stella Damasus's Personal Life
Stella Damasus got married to her first husband, Jaiye Aboderin, in 1999. She was 21 years old at the time. They had two daughters together. Sadly, Jaiye passed away suddenly in 2004.
Stella married again in 2007 to Emeka Nzeribe. This marriage lasted for seven months before they decided to separate. Later, in 2011, she became connected with Nollywood producer and director Daniel Ademinokan. They later separated in 2020.
Stella Damasus's Acting Career
Stella Damasus began her career as a singer in Lagos. She worked as a studio singer at Klink Studios, which was owned by filmmaker Kingsley Ogoro. There, she improved her singing skills. She also sang for many popular radio and TV jingles in Nigeria.
Stella is a graduate of Theatre arts from the University of Lagos, Nigeria. Her first movie role was in Abused in 1992. However, she became very famous after her second movie, Breaking Point. This movie was produced by Emem Isong and directed by Francis Agu.
She has been nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a Leading Role" multiple times. These nominations were for her roles in Behind Closed Doors (2006), Widow (2008), and State of the Heart (2009). Stella Damasus has starred in more than 70 movies. She is also a co-founder of I2radio. She hosts two podcast shows: Undiluted with Stella Damasus and When Women Praise.
Stella Damasus's Filmography
Stella Damasus has acted in many movies. Here is a list of some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Starring |
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| 2004 | Betrayed by Love | Emeka Ike | |
| 1995 | Rattlesnake | Amara | Francis Duru, Nkem Owoh, Sunny McDon, Ebele Uzochukwu Anne Njemanze |
| 1999 | Face of a Liar | Zulu Adigwe, Rita Dominic, Bibiana Ohio | |
| 2001 | Rumours | Segun Arinze, Zulu Adigwe, Kunle Coker, Uche Jombo | |
| 2002 | Submission | Patience Ozokwor, Zack Orji, Clem Ohameze, Jennifer Eliogu | |
| 2003 | Real Love | Ramsey Nouah Jnr, Chioma Chukwuka, Olu Jacobs | |
| 2003 | Passions | Emeka Ike, Richard Mofe Damijo, Genevieve Nnaji, Florence Onuma | |
| 2003 | My Time 1&2 | Bob Manuel Udokwu, Patience Ozokwor, Mary Ann Apollo, Ofia Afuluagu Mbaka | |
| 2003 | When God says Yes | Rose | Richard Mofe Damijo, Clem Ohameze, Ngozi Ezeonu, Pete Edochie |
| 2003 | Never say goodbye | Nwando | Fabian Adibe, David Ihesie, Ramsey Nouah Jnr |
| 2003 | Market seller 1&2 | Lilian Bach, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Kanayo O Kanayo | |
| 2003 | The Intruder 1&2 | Enebeli Elebuwa, Rita Dominic, Jim Iyke, RMD | |
| 2003 | Emotional Pain | Titi | Eucharia Anunuobi, Richard Mofe Damijo, Frank Dallas |
| 2003 | Dangerous Desire | Fred Amata, Bimbo Akintola, Dayo Adewunmi | |
| 2003 | Bad Boys | Ramsey Nouah Jnr, Clem Ohameze, Amaechi Muonagor | |
| 2003 | After the Fight | Eucharia Anunuobi Ekwu, Kanayo O Kanayo | |
| 2004 | Queen 1&2 | Robert Peters, Richard Mofe Damijo, Nkiru Sylvanus | |
| 2004 | Missing Angel 1,2&3 | Dolly | Desmond Elliot, Empress Njamah, Nobert Young, Tuvi James |
| 2004 | Kings Pride | Richard Mofe Damijo, Fred Aresoma, Peter Bruno | |
| 2004 | Engagement Night 1&2 | Richard Mofe Damijo, Darlene Benson-Cobham | |
| 2004 | Above Love | Desmond Elliot, Bukky Wright, Enebeli Elebuwa | |
| 2004 | Red Hot | Liz Benson, Zack Orji, Segun Arinze | |
| 2004 | Burning Desire 1&2 | Richard Mofe Damijo, Enebeli Elebuwa, Ernest Asuzu | |
| 2004 | Cinderella | Desmond Elliot, Grace Amah, Segun Arinze | |
| 2004 | Dangerous Twins 1, 2 & 3 | Ramsey Nouah Jnr, Bimbo Akintola, Lanre Balogun, Sola Sobowale | |
| 2005 | Wheel of Change | Fred Amata, Rita Dominic, Mbong Odungide | |
| 2005 | The Seed 1&2 | Emeka Enyiocha, Chidi Mokeme, Ashley Nwosu | |
| 2005 | Desperate and Dangerous | Chidi Mokeme, Steph-Nora Okereke | |
| 2005 | Real Love 2&3 | Ramsey Nouah Jnr, Caroline Ekanem, Olu Jacobs | |
| 2005 | Games Women Play 1&2 | Emma | Genevieve Nnaji, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, Desmond Elliot, Bob Manuel Udokwu, Zack Orji |
| 2005 | The Bridesmaid | Tega | Richard Mofe Damijo, Kate Henshaw Nuttal, Chioma Chukwuka |
| 2005 | Behind Closed Doors 1&2 | Desmond Elliot, Richard Mofe Damijo, Patience Ozokwor | |
| 2005 | Widow | Yemi Solade, Peter Bruno | |
| 2006 | Standing Alone | Lilian | Richard Mofe Damijo, Tony Umez, Jennifer Eliogu |
| 2008 | Yankee Girls | Tessy | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic |
| 2008 | Yankee Girls 2 | Tessy | Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Rita Dominic |
| 2008 | Four sisters | Harmony | Pete Edochie, Uche Ogbodo, Obi Okoli, Adaora Ukoh |
| 2008 | Halimat | ||
| 2010 | Bent Arrows | Ngozi | Zainab Ademola, Ibrahim Adam |
| 2011 | Two brides and a baby | Ama | with Kalu Ikeagwu |
| 2014 | To Rise Again | Lydia | with Segun Arinze, Chuks China, Peter Bunor |
| 2014 | When Is It Enough | Short | |
| 2016 | Affairs of the Heart | Vivienne | Also starring Beverly Naya, Divine Shaw, Stephanie Stephen, Glenn Turner, Joel Rogers, Monica Swaida and Cyceru Ash. |
| 2018 | Between | Chelsea Hollis | Travis Grenier, Tatiana Lia Zapperdino, Isabel De La Cruz |
| 2021 | Gone | Ngozi | Sam Dede, Gabriel Afolayan, Bimbo Manuel, Bimbo Ademoye |
| Akwụna | Nnamdi Kanaga, Tim Meadows | ||
| 2022 | Stay | Mrs. B | Joseph Benjamin, Nini Amerlise, Theo Bray |
| 2022 | Akwuna | Ebere | Nnamdi Kanaga, Sara Rashelle, Kelechi Eke |
See also
In Spanish: Stella Damasus para niños
- List of Nigerian actors
