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  • Carolyna Hutchings (formerly known as Caroline Ekanem and Caroline Danjuma) is a Scottish-Nigerian actress, film producer, interior designer, businesswoman, and philanthropist. She is known for her contributions to various fields, including the entertainment industry, construction, interior design, and the oil and gas sector.


    Early life and education


    Carolyna was born in Scotland to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother. She is the first of three children and grew up in Nigeria. She holds a BSc in Geographical and Regional Planning from the University of Calabar and an MSc in International Law and Diplomacy from the University of Lagos. She further pursued an MBA from Edinburgh Business School, UK.


    Career


    Chico Ejiro, through Rita Dominic, introduced Hutchings to the Nigerian film industry through the 2004 film Deadly Care. She has starred in other successful films, including Deadly Kiss (2004), Missing Angel (2004), The Captor (2006), Foreign Affairs, Real Love, The Twist, A Second Time and The Beast and the Angel. Her latest film is Stalker, co-starring Jim Iyke and Nse Ikpe Etim. In August 2017, she was honored for her advocacy programs centered around building capacities for Nigerian youths by a Pan-African organization.
    In 2022, Carolyna Hutchings entered politics as governorship running-mate in Akwa-Ibom State.


    Humanitarian efforts


    Carolyna is the founder of Hopeville Foundation, an NGO dedicated to supporting women facing childbearing difficulties, children with birth defects, and promoting girl child education and empowerment.


    Filmography


    Some of the movies Carolyna Hutchings has starred in include:

    Stalker (2016) as Ella
    Cold Feet (2020) as Counsellor
    Come Alive (2021) as Meg
    Mr Badmus (2019)
    Minority Tension (2007)
    The Captor (2006) as Gina
    Deadly Kiss (2004) as Nina
    In the Cupboard
    Show Girls (2006)
    Chameleon (2004)
    11 Days 11 Nights (2005) as Michelle
    Mass Destruction
    The Journalist (2006)
    Face of Africa (2005)
    Colors of Emotions (2005) as Zelda
    Missing Angel (2004) as Zarah
    Fake Liars


    Personal life


    Carolyna was previously married to Musa Danjuma, the younger brother to former defense minister, Theophilus Danjuma, in 2007. She had three children from the marriage. In 2016, the couple separated.


    See also


    List of Nigerian film producers


    References




    External links


    Carolyna Hutchings at IMDb

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