Chelsea Eze

Chelsea Ezelistenⓘ (born Chelsea Ada Ezeriohalistenⓘ; November 15, 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film Silent Scandals where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel.[2] She also won the Most Promising Actress award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Chelsea Eze
Chelsea Eze at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Born
Chelsea Ada Ezerioha

(1985-11-15) November 15, 1985[1]
Kano State
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
EducationEnglish and linguistics at University of Maiduguri.
Alma materUniversity of Maiduguri
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
Notable workSilent Scandals
Awards2010: Africa Movie Academy Award for Most Promising Actress

Early life

Chelsea was born in Kano State though she's an Igbo descent from Umuahia, Abia State. Her parents were both Bankers. She attended Federal Government Girls College Minjibir and St. Louis Secondary School both in Kano. She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri. According to an interview with The Punch she stated that "My childhood was fun because then, Kano was very peaceful and beautiful".[3]

Career

Prior to her role in Silent Scandals, she was a model and her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church. She was invited by producer Vivian Ejike to audition for a supporting role in Silent Scandals, and she was chosen to appear in the film. She has featured in several other popular films like Two Brides and a Baby (2011), Hoodrush (2012) and Murder at Prime Suites (2013).[4][5]

Filmography
Chelsea Eze
Year Film Role Notes
2009 Silent Scandals Ella with Genevieve Nnaji
2011 Two Brides and a Baby Ugo With OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu and Stella Damasus
Twist
Timeless Passion
2012 Hoodrush Shakira with Bimbo Akintola, OC Ukeje & Gabriel Afolayan
Closed Door
Laugh won kill me die
The Kingdom
Tears of Passion
2015 Ikogosi Emem with IK Ogbonna

Accolades
Year Award Category Film Result
2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards Most Promising Talent Silent Scandals Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Most Promising Talent Nominated
Revelation of the Year Won
ZAFAA Awards Best Upcoming Actress Won
2011 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) Two Brides and a Baby Nominated
2013 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress in a Supporting role Hoodrush Nominated

See also

References
  1. "Chelsea Eze Birthday". nollywoodmindspace.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  2. "Fame has Pain- Chelsea Eze". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 19 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  3. "Most Nigerian Men arent Romantic". punchng.com. Archived from the original on 27 November 2013. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  4. "Kid to Watch - Chelsea Eze". thenetng. Archived from the original on 15 April 2014. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
  5. "Chelsea Eze on iMDb". imdb.com. Retrieved 17 April 2014.
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