Uche Jombo facts for kids
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Uche Jombo
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Uche Jombo captured in a promotional photograph by Faceville Makeovers.
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Uche Jombo
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| Education | University of Calabar |
| Occupation | Actress, Film Producer, director, Writer |
| Children | Matthew Rodriguez |
Uche Jombo is a talented Nigerian actress, writer, and film producer. She has starred in more than 250 Nollywood films. She has also written and produced many movies. Uche Jombo is famous for her roles in films like Visa to Hell, Girls Hostel, and Endless Lies. She is also an ambassador for Globacom, a big telecommunications company.
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Early Life and Education
Uche Jombo was born on December 28, 1979. Her birthplace is Abiriba, in Abia State, Nigeria. She studied Mathematics and Statistics at the University of Calabar. She also studied Computer Programming at the Federal University of Technology Minna.
Uche Jombo's Career in Film
Uche Jombo began her journey in the Nigerian movie industry in 1999. Her first movie was Visa to Hell. As a screenwriter, she has written or co-written many films. Some of these include The Celebrity, Games Men Play, and A Time to Love.
Later, she starred in movies like Heaven on My Mind. She also appeared in the football comedy Onyegwu. She was also part of the Rok Studios series Dr. Love. Uche Jombo is a well-known ambassador for Globacom.
Writing and Producing Films
Uche Jombo has written many screenplays. These include Games Men Play and Lies Men Tell. She also wrote Holding Hope, A Mother's Fight, and Unconditional. Other screenplays are A Time to Love, Be My Wife, and Celebrity.
In 2008, she started her own film production company. It is called Uche Jombo production company. She began directing films in 2015. Her directing credits include Lost in Us and How I Saved My Marriage. She also directed the Nollywood true-life drama Heaven on My Mind.
Helping Young People
Uche Jombo also runs a non-governmental organization. It is called Uche Jombo and You. This organization helps young people in Nigeria.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1999 | Visa to hell | ||
| 2000 | Girls Hostel | with Mary Uranta | |
| 2002 | Fire Love | with Desmond Elliot | |
| 2004 | Scout | with Alex Lopez | |
| 2005 | Endless Lies | Becky | with Desmond Elliot |
| Darkest Night | with Genevieve Nnaji, Richard Mofe Damijo and Desmond Elliot | ||
| Black Bra | |||
| 2006 | Secret Fantasy | with Ini Edo | |
| Price of Fame | with Mike Ezuruonye and Ini Edo | ||
| My Sister My Love | Hope | with Desmond Elliot | |
| Love Wins | Ege | with Desmond Elliot | |
| Co-operate Runs | with Zack Orji | ||
| 2007 | World of Commotion | with Zack Orji and Mike Ezuruonye | |
| Rush Hour | |||
| Price of Peace | Afoma | with Chioma Chukwuka and Jim Iyke | |
| Most Wanted Bachelor | Lucy | with Ini Edo and Mike Ezuruonye | |
| Keep My Will | Susan | with Genevieve Nnaji and Mike Ezuruonye | |
| House of Doom | Ijeoma | with Zack Orji and Mike Ezuruonye | |
| Greatest Harvest | Nwando | with Pete Edochie | |
| Final Hour | with Tonto Dikeh | ||
| 2008 | Feel My Pain | Nneka | with Mike Ezuruonye |
| Beyonce & Rihanna | Nichole | with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Nadia Buari and Jim Iyke | |
| 2009 | Love Games | with Jackie Appiah and Ini Edo | |
| Entanglement | with Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johnson and Omoni Oboli | ||
| Silent Scandals | Muky | with Genevieve Nnaji & Majid Michel | |
| 2010 | Home in Exile | with Desmond Elliot | |
| Holding Hope | Hope | with Desmond Elliot and Nadia Buari | |
| 2011 | Kiss and Tell | Mimi | with Desmond Elliot and Nse Ikpe-Etim |
| Damage | Sarah | with Tonto Dikeh | |
| 2012 | Mrs Somebody | Desperado | |
| Misplaced | Debra | with Van Vicker | |
| 2013 | After The Proposal | Mary | with Patience Ozokwor and Anthony Monjaro |
| 2016 | Lost in Us | with Okey Uzoeshi | |
| Wives on Strike | Madam 12:30 | with Chioma Chukwuka and Omoni Oboli | |
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Ghost Mama | with Chigul and Dorcas Shola Fapson |
| 2018 | Heaven on My Mind | Uju | with Ini Edo |
| How I saved My Marriage | Esther | ||
| Lara and the Beat | Fadekemi West | With Shaffy Bello, Ademola Adedoyin, Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha | |
| 2019 | 40 Looks Good on You | with John Dumelo and Shaffy Bello | |
| 2020 | 14 Days | Dorathy | with Uzor Arukwe and Uzo Davies |
| 2021 | Devil in Agbada | Lady Gold | with Alex Ekubo, Desmond Elliot, and Uzor Arukwe |
| 2022 | Blood Sisters | Uchenna | TV Mini Series |
| 2023 | Dr. Love | Dr. Love | with Ifeoma Obinwa |
| Shantytown | With Ini Edo, Nse Ikpe Etim, Chidi Mokeme | ||
| Marriage Roommate | Chioma | With Olu Deno Adebamowo, Dil Chike Ajufo, Chinneylove Eze | |
| Onyegwu | Ngozika | ||
| 2024 | Mr Patrick Wahala in America | Attorney | with Eugene Bernard, Farheen Barey and Chinedu Daniel |
| A Father's Love | Bigsis | With Yvonne Jegede, David Jones David, Funny Bone |
Awards and Achievements
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2008 | AfroHollywood Awards -UK | Best Actress | Won | |
| 4th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Keep My Will | Nominated | |
| 2010 | 2010 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Silent Scandals | Won |
| City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress | Won | ||
| Abia State Awards | Honor Award | Herself | Won | |
| Life Changers Awards-UK | Nollywood Personality of the year | Herself | Won | |
| 5 Continents Awards -New York | Merit award for charity support | Herself | Won | |
| 2011 | ELOY awards | Best Actress Leading role | Damage | Won |
| 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress Leading role | Damage | Nominated | |
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | |||
| Best Kiss with Kalu Ikeagwu | Nominated | |||
| 2012 | Nafca | Best Actress Leading Role | Damage | Won |
| Best Film | Won | |||
| 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Female Viewers Choice Awards | herself | Nominated | |
| 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress Leading Role | Damage | Nominated | |
| 2013 | Africa International Film Festival | Best Actress Leading Role | Lies Men Tell | Won |
| 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress Leading Role-English | Mrs Somebody | Nominated | |
| 2014 | ELOY Awards | Female Film Producers of the Year | N/A | Nominated |
| 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best On Screen (with Patience Ozokwor) | After The Proposal | Nominated | |
| Female Viewers Choice Awards | Herself | Nominated | ||
| 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Movie - Comedy | Lies Man Tell | Nominated | |
| 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress Leading Role | Lagos Cougars | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | oge's sister | Nominated |
| Female Viewers Choice | Herself | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Uche Jombo para niños
