Emem Inwang

Emem Inwang
NationalityNigerian
Alma materUniversity of Uyo
Occupation(s)Model
Actress
Years active2011-present
SpouseMoses Inwang

Emem Inwang listenⓘ is a Nigerian actress and model.[1] She was formerly Emem Udonquak.[2] On October 18, 2014, she won the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards (3rd edition) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the movie Itoro.[3] The event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.[4]

Biography

Emen Inwang is a Nigerian actress and model from Awka Ibom state, Nigeria. She celebrates her birthday on September 8.[5] On April 5, 2014, Emem married Moses Inwang,[1] a Nigerian movie director and producer.[2] They had their first child in 2015.[6][7]

Career

Emem is a model and became prominent when she was crowned the 2011/2012 Calabar Carnival Queen on Friday December 23, 2011.[2] The Pageant was sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria.[8] In the same year, she signed an ambassadorial deal and was officially the Calabar’s Tourism Ambassador and spokesperson for Mothers Against Child Abandonment (An initiative of the Wife of the former Governor of Cross River State, Obioma Liyel-Imoke).[8] However, she delved into acting and has featured in several Nollywood movies.[9]

Selected filmography

  • Dr. Love (2020)[10] as Loretta
  • Itoro (2013) as Itoro[9]
  • Lock Down (2021)[11]
  • Unroyal (2020)[11] as Matilda
  • Alter Ego (2017) as Aisha
  • Crazy People (2018)[11] as Clara
  • Onyeegwu (2023) as Monica
  • Men Love Lust (2024) as Nengi
  • Special Assistant (2023)[12] as Sharon
  • Forever Yours (2024) as Benny
  • Dangerous Hustle (2024) as Tiana

Accolades

Award and Nominations
Awards Category Result Ref.
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Won [13]
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Rising Star (female) Nominated
2018 African Movies Viewer's Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Nominated [14]

References

  1. ^ a b "Photos: Nollywood Director Moses Inwang Weds His Sweetheart Model Emem Udonquak". www.thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  2. ^ a b c "Nollywood Director Moses Inwang & Actress Emem Undonquak Set To Wed n April". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-03-16. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  3. ^ dailytimes.com.ng. "Nollywood Movies Awards Was A Blast | News Ghana". Daily Times Nigerian. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  4. ^ Muomah, Onyinye (2014-10-21). "Flower Girl wins big at Nollywood Movie Awards | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  5. ^ "It's Nollywood Actress Emem Inwang's Birthday Today! Check out her Sultry Birthday Photos – Pleasures Magazine". 2018-09-08. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  6. ^ BellaNaija.com (2015-08-23). "Nollywood Director Moses Inwang welcomes Son, Eden – First Photos!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  7. ^ Simi, Jumoke (2017-01-31). "Actress Emem Udonquak-Inwang Marks Hubby's Birthday with Endearing Words". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  8. ^ a b Aiki, Damilare (2012-01-19). "Calabar Crowns a New Tourism Ambassador! Photos & Scoop from the 2011 Carnival Calabar Pageant at Studio Tinapa". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  9. ^ a b "ITORO | African Movie Review | Talk African Movies". www.talkafricanmovies.com. 2014-05-27. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  10. ^ "Uche Jombo is Playing 'Dr. Love'". THISDAY LIVE. 2020-05-29. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  11. ^ a b c "Emem Inwang : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Archived from the original on 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  12. ^ Edochie, Great Valentine (2023-12-22), Special Assistant (Drama, Romance), Jide Kene Achufusi, Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde, Bossteewo Studio, retrieved 2024-06-19
  13. ^ daviruz (2014-09-26). "[News] List of Nominees for Nollywood Movie Awards". Movie Reviews. Retrieved 2021-11-04.
  14. ^ "How Omotola, Falz, Adekola, others win AMVCA 2018". Vanguard News. 2018-09-02. Retrieved 2021-11-04.