Nigerian actress
Ngozi Ezeonu (Ngozi Ikpelue , born May 23, 1965) is a veteran Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal matriarchs in Nollywood movies.[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] Adesuwa Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards [ 4]
Early life
A native of Ogbunike in Anambra State , Nigeria. Ezeonu was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue, and has six siblings. She was born in a low income household.[ 5] Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM .[ 6]
Education
The Actress had her Primary and Secondary Education in Owerri.[ 7] [ 8]
Career
Although best known for her maternal roles, She once worked as a hairstylist. [ 9] Zeb Ejiro offered Ezeonu a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist 's best friend in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka the Pretty Serpent Glamour Girls mistress .[ 10] [ 11] [ 12] [ 13]
Personal life
The Actress was once married to Edwin Ezeonu with whom she had four children (Ogechukwu Edwina, Chidera, Melveen)[ 14] [ 15] [1]
Filmography
She has featured in more than 150 Nollywood films. Among them:
Ada Vigilante End of Ada Vigilante Evil Project Senseless Best Honeymoon Enslaved Definition of Love My best friend End of a Princess Glamour Girls (1994)Nneka The Pretty Serpent (1994) as NkechiMark of the Beast (1999) as Mrs. Modupe Wasted Years (2000) as Sarah I Swear (2004) as Obidiya Occultic Kingdom (2005) Abuja Top Ladies (2006) as Winnie The Love Doctor (2007) as Kathy Royal Grandmother 1 and 2 (2007) as Philomena
Tears in My Eyes (2008) Throne of Tears 1, 2 and 3 (2008) as Lolo My Darling Princess (2008) Tears of a Prince (2009) Sister Mary and Ossy (2009) Stone Face (2009) Secret Shadows 1 and 2 (2010) as Mrs. Okafor Wise In-Laws (2010) A Private Storm (2010) as Mrs. Jibuno Adesuwa (2012) Shattered Mirror (2012) as Chief's wife August Meeting (2012) as Angela The Kings and Gods (2012) Broken Engagement (2013) Palace War (2014) Tears of a Virgin (2014) Luscious Lucy (2016) Tears of the Innocent (2016) Zenith of Sacrifice (2016) Heritage (2016)
Tears and Glory (2017) Child of Pain (2017) Tell Me Why (2017) Pretty Little Thing (2017) as Mrs. Ezulike Family Secret (2017) A Better Family (2018) as Teresa Lion Heart (2018) as Chioma Obiagu Confessor (2018) Dorathy (2018) as Philomena Agony of a Sister (2018) as Lolo Dibugo Different Worlds (2019) as Queen Onye Ndu (2019) as Mama Seed of Destruction (2019) Dusted Crown (2019) Crazy Princess (2019) On All Sides (2019) Run Away From Love (2019) If Trouble Comes (2019) Making a King (2019) Death Bed (2019) [ 16] Three Brothers (2019) [ 17]
Nkasi my flesh and blood Prince Decision A Dance to Forget (2020) as Teresa Gone (2021) as Gloria Agunnia the Warrior (2021) Sign the Will (2021) as Rebecca When Love Beckons (2021) as Mama Sochima Beautiful (2021) as Mama Iruoma Dirty Reflections (2022) as Augustina Something Awful (2022) as Bella The Dreamers (2022) Made in Love (2023) as Mabel Enyimba (2024 TV Mini Series) as Mrs. Obidike Echoes of Silence (2024) as Mama G Family of Enemies (2024) as Ebube Ike Mother House of Terror (2024 TV Mini Series) as Mama
Awards and nominations
References
^ Mgbolu, Charles (10 September 2013). "Sudden weight loss: 'I am not sick,' cries Ngozi Ezeonu" . Vangaurd . Retrieved 21 August 2014 . ^ Nkansah, Rexford (21 December 2018). "As Nollywood prepares for its first ever movie awards, ace Nigerian actress; Ngozi Ezeonu, reminisces about the industry" . The African Dream . Retrieved 4 December 2019 . ^ "Ngozi Ezeonu - Biography" . Gist Us . 23 May 2012. Archived from the original on 16 July 2018. Retrieved 21 August 2014 .{{cite web }}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link )^ "Ngozi Ezeonu: I Was a Journalist Before I Became an Actress – THISDAYLIVE" . www.thisdaylive.com . Retrieved 2024-10-29 .^ Mine, King Solomon's. "Ngozi Ezeonu - Age, Husband, Wiki and Biography" . King Solomon's Mine . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ "Ngozi Ezeonu: I Was a Journalist Before I Became an Actress" . This Day . 5 November 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2022 .^ Rapheal (2024-01-24). "The Sun Award Winners 2023: Ngozi Ezeonu, Actoress: Nollywood Icon of the year" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Rapheal (2024-01-24). "The Sun Award Winners 2023: Ngozi Ezeonu, Actoress: Nollywood Icon of the year" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Rapheal (2024-01-24). "The Sun Award Winners 2023: Ngozi Ezeonu, Actoress: Nollywood Icon of the year" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Abiodun, Christabel (2012-09-09). "Throwback: Glamour Girls" . Premium Times Nigeria . Retrieved 23 August 2022 . ^ Mine, King Solomon's. "Ngozi Ezeonu - Age, Husband, Wiki and Biography" . King Solomon's Mine . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Mine, King Solomon's. "Ngozi Ezeonu - Age, Husband, Wiki and Biography" . King Solomon's Mine . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Rapheal (2024-01-24). "The Sun Award Winners 2023: Ngozi Ezeonu, Actoress: Nollywood Icon of the year" . The Sun Nigeria . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ Chioma, Ella (2020-02-15). "Nollywood stars storm Ngozi Ezeonu's daughter's wedding in grand style" . Kemi Filani News . Retrieved 2024-11-05 . ^ Mine, King Solomon's. "Ngozi Ezeonu - Age, Husband, Wiki and Biography" . King Solomon's Mine . Retrieved 2024-11-04 . ^ "Ngozi Ezeonu | Actress" . IMDb . Retrieved 2024-06-17 .^ "Ngozi Ezeonu | Actress" . IMDb . Retrieved 2024-06-17 .^ Ugbodaga, Kazeem (16 January 2021). "Photos: Does Destiny Etiko want to give Ngozi Ezeonu piggyback ride?" . P.M. News . Archived from the original on 5 October 2021. Retrieved 23 June 2021 . {{cite web }}: CS1 maint: unfit URL (link )
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