Weruche Opia facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Weruche Opia
|
|
|---|---|
Opia in 2017
|
|
| Born |
Reanne Weruche Opia
11 April 1989 Lagos, Nigeria
|
| Alma mater | University of the West of England, Bristol |
| Occupation | Actress, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2010–present |
| Parent(s) |
|
Weruche Opia (born April 11, 1987) is a talented actress and businesswoman from Britain and Nigeria. She is well-known for her role in the BBC show I May Destroy You (2020). For this performance, she was nominated for a British Academy Television Award. She also won a Black Reel Award.
Contents
Early Life and Education
Weruche Opia was born in Lagos, Nigeria. When she was 13, she moved to South East London. Her father is an author and a professor of social sciences. Her mother, Ruth Benamaisia-Opia, is a famous Nigerian broadcaster and TV host.
Weruche studied drama and sociology at the University of the West of England, Bristol. This education helped her prepare for her acting career.
Weruche Opia's Acting Career
Weruche Opia started her acting journey in 2010. Her first TV appearance was in an episode of The Bill. After that, she spent a year working with the Renegade Theatre Company in Nigeria.
When she returned to England in 2012, she appeared in popular shows. These included the crime drama Top Boy on Channel 4 and the police show Suspects on Channel 5.
Rising to Fame
Weruche became more widely known for her role as Cleopatra Ofoedo. This was in the third season of the BBC comedy Bad Education. She also appeared in its 2015 movie, The Bad Education Movie.
In 2015, she was nominated for an award. This was for "Nollywood Actress of the Year" at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards. It was for her part in the film When Love Happens. From 2019 to 2020, Weruche played Naomi in the sitcom Sliced on Dave.
Major Roles and Awards
In June 2020, Weruche Opia starred as Terry Pratchard in Michaela Coel's BBC series I May Destroy You. Her performance earned her a nomination for a British Academy Television Award. She also won a Black Reel Award for this role. In 2022, she appeared in the ITV thriller Our House.
Film Roles
Weruche Opia has acted in several movies. Here are some of them:
| Year | Title | Role | Director | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | When Love Happens | Mo | Seyi Babatope | A romance film |
| 2015 | The Bad Education Movie | Cleopatra Ofoedo | Elliot Hegarty | A comedy movie |
| Prey | Ebele | Sunny King | A short film | |
| Isla Traena | Tamikah | Freddy Syborn | A short film | |
| 2016 | When Love Happens Again | Mo | Seyi Babatope | Another romance film |
| 2017 | Thereafter | June | Yinka Idowu | A short film |
| 2018 | Haircut | Funmi | Koby Adom | A short film |
| 2021 | Invisible Manners | Narrator (Epilogue) | John Lee Taggart | A short film |
| 2022 | Slumberland | Agent Green | Francis Lawrence | A Netflix movie |
Television Roles
Weruche Opia has also appeared in many TV shows:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Bill | Selina Moris | Episode: "Death Knock" |
| 2013 | Top Boy | Nafisa | Appeared in 4 episodes |
| 2014–2015 | Suspects | Mae Roberts | Appeared in 2 episodes |
| 2014, 2022 | Bad Education | Cleopatra Ofoedo | Main role in series 3; cameo in reunion special |
| 2015 | Banana | Lilia | Appeared in 1 episode |
| Hot Pepper | Toya | Web series; 1 episode | |
| 2017 | Just a Couple | Melissa | Miniseries; 4 episodes |
| 2018 | Inside No. 9 | Maz | Episode: "Tempting Fate" |
| 2019–2021 | Sliced | Naomi | Main role in the series |
| 2020 | I May Destroy You | Terry | Miniseries; main role |
| 2022 | Our House | Merle | Miniseries; main role |
| 2023 | High Desert | Carol | Main role |
| Black Mirror | Unnamed actress | Episode: "Loch Henry" | |
| 2024 | Iwájú | Otin (voice) | Main role |
| The Jetty | Riz Samuel | Main role |
Stage Performances
Weruche Opia has also performed in plays on stage:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Liberian Girl | Finda | Performed at Royal Court Theatre, London |
| 2015 | The Trial | Comptroller | Performed at Young Vic, London |
| 2018 | The Divide | Giella | Performed at The Old Vic, London |
Awards and Nominations
Weruche Opia has received several awards and nominations for her acting:
| Year | Award(s) | Category | Work(s) | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Actress of The Year (Nollywood) | ...When Love Happens | Nominated | |
| Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Nominated | |||
| 2021 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series (shared with cast) | I May Destroy You | Won | |
| British Academy Television Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | |||
| Black Reel Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series | Won |
See also
In Spanish: Weruche Opia para niños
