Ngozi Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu (born Ngozi Ikpelue, May 23, 1965)// ⓘ is a Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal mothers in Nollywood movies.[1][2][3] In 2012, she starred in Adesuwa, a role that earned her the Best Supporting Actress nomination at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards .
Ngozi Ezeonu | |
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 Ngozi Ezeonu In "Family Secret", 2016 | |
| Born | Ngozi Ikpelue 1965 May 23rd Imo, Owerri |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Journalism from Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
| Alma mater | Nigerian Institute of Journalism |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Known for | Reprisal of mother figures |
| Awards | 2012, Africa Movie Academy Awards |
Early life
A native of Ogbunike, in Anambra State, Ezeonu was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue, and has six siblings. Prior to finding fame as an actress, she studied Journalism at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and worked for Radio Lagos and Eko FM.[4]
Career
Although best known for her maternal roles, Ezeonu was originally cast as younger characters at the start of her acting career. In 1993, veteran film director Zeb Ejiro offered Ezeonu a supporting role as Nkechi, the antagonist's best friend in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka the Pretty Serpent in 1994. This was followed by her role in Glamour Girls the same year as Thelma, a high society mistress.[5]
Filmography
She has featured in more than 150 Nollywood films. Among them:
1994 – 2007
- Ada Vigilante
- End of Ada Vigilante
- Evil Project
- Senseless
- Best Honeymoon
- Enslaved
- Definition of Love
- End of a Princess
- Glamour Girls – 1994
- Nneka The Pretty Serpent – 1994
- Mark of the Beast - 1999
- I Swear – 2004
- Occultic Kingdom – 2005
- Abuja Top Ladies – 2006
- The Love Doctor – 2007
- Royal Grandmother 1 and 2 – 2007
2008 – 2016
- Tears in My Eyes – 2008
- Throne of Tears 1, 2 and 3 – 2008
- My Darling Princess – 2008
- Tears of a Prince – 2009
- Sister Mary and Ossy – 2009
- Stone Face – 2009
- Secret Shadows 1 and 2 – 2010
- Wise In-Laws – 2010
- A Private Storm – 2010
- Adesuwa – 2012
- Shattered Mirror – 2012
- 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
2017 – 2019
- Tears and Glory – 2017
- Child of Pain – 2017
- Tell Me Why – 2017
- Pretty Little Thing – 2017
- Family Secret – 2017
- A Better Family – 2018
- Lion Heart – 2018
- Confessor – 2018
- Different Worlds – 2019
- 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
2020 – 2021
- Nkasi my flesh and blood
- Prince Decision
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Adesuwa | Won | [6] |
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". This Day. 5 November 2015. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- Abiodun, Christabel (2012-09-09). "Throwback: Glamour Girls". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 23 August 2022.
- 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.
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