Uzoma Okwuchi Osimkpa // ⓘ is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Uzor Osimkpa. She emerged 5th in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search season 9.[1]
She obtained a bachelor's degree in Economics Education from Abia State University, Nigeria.[2]
Uzor's acting career started in 2004 when she featured in the movie shallow Waters.[3] In 2005, she was featured in the BBC World Service Trust test series Wetin dey. The TV series Do Good and Hustle made her more prominent. Subsequently, she has featured in films and TV series which includes Tinsel, The Maze, Flatmate, Edge of Paradise, Doctors Quarters, amongst others.[3]
Uzor Osimkpa contested and emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search.[4] Even though she was eliminated after breaking a rule by removing the shameful stump from her leg as punishments for finishing last in the final challenge titled Wave your Flag[3][5][1]
Year | Title | Role | Genre | Selected cast | Ref |
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2020 | Omambala | Azuka | Thriller |
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2020 | No more Secrets | Drama |
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2019 | Love is War | Linda | H[8] | ||
My Neighbour | Claire | Drama |
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2018 | Just Before I Do | Drama |
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2017 | Dance to My Beat | Chacha |
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2014 | Oblivious | Sarah | Short drama |
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2014 | Love, Lies & Alibi | Drama |
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Year | Title | Role | Genre | Selected cast | Ref |
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2017 | Fifty | Sade |
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2015 | Desperate House Girls | Ada |
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2008 | Tinsel | Drama | [14] |
In 2017 Uzor was nominated for City People Movies Awards category - The Best Upcoming Actress in an English film[15][16] Uzor Osimkpa emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search, this season was held at Usaka, Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State.[4]