Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Nigerian |
Education | Lagos State University |
Occupation(s) | Actress, Filmmaker |
Years active | 2000- till date |
Spouse |
Franklyn Akpotha (m. 2006) |
Awards | 2007 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for best Actress in a leading role. |
Chioma Chukwuka// ⓘ (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer.[1] In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.[2][3][4]
Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State,[5] on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, Nigeria.[6] She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.[7][8][9]
Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000.[10][11] Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000.[12] In 2007 she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh.[13] She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit.[14][15] As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.
In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.[16]
Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018.[17] Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria,[18] a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent[19] and Harpic Cleaner.[20]
Year | Award Body | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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2007 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Sins of the Flesh | Won |
2010 | Afro Hollywood award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Herself | Won |
2012 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [24] | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Harpic | Nominated |
2013 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [25] | Film Actress of the Year | On Bended Knees | Nominated |
2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | On Bended Knees | Nominated |
2013 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Drama | On Bended Knees | Nominated |
Best Cinematography | Nominated | |||
Best Actress | Nominated | |||
2014 | Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [26] | Brand Ambassador of the Year | Omo | Nominated |
2014 | Africa Movie Academy Award | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Accident | Nominated |
2014 | Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Accident | Nominated |
2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards[27] | Best Lead Female | Accident | Nominated |
2014 | Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Accident | Nominated |
2014 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Herself | Nominated |
2015 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Herself | Nominated |
2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Actress of the Year (English) | Herself | Nominated |
2017 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Wives on Strike | Nominated |
2018 | Ghana-Naija Awards [28] | Actress of the Year | Herself | Nominated |
2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Omo Ghetto: The Saga | Nominated |