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Chioma Chukwuka (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer. In 2007, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role" for her performance in the movie "Sins of the flesh", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.




Early life


Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State, on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College (FGGC) in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.




Career


Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007, she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. She was also nominated for the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress" in the movie "Accident" in 2014. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit. As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees. Chioma Chukwuka is also a public speaker and mentor.




Masterclass With Chioma


In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in the film, TV, and theatre industries.




Endorsement deals


Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018. Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria, a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent and Harpic Cleaner.




Personal life


Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006. she has three children. Since her marriage the actress has tried her best to keep her marriage and other personal details away from the spotlight. Regardless the actress says her husband is wonderful and both of them are best friends. He supports her family and her career.




Filmography






= As actress

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2000: The Apple
2000: Three Musketeers
2000: Handkerchief
2002: Sunrise
2002: The Final Clash
2003: Cry No More - as Jane
2003: Disguise
2003: Handsome
2003: Real Love (part 1-3)
2003: Romantic Attraction
2004: Foul Play
2004: Unbroken Promise
2004: Two Become One
2004: Promise & Fail
2004: Legacy
2004: Home Sickness - as Chiamaka
2004: Heavy Rain - as Ateph
2004: Circle of Tears - as Carol
2005: War for War
2005: Years of Tears
2005: Sins of the Flesh – Chukwuka won the Africa Movie Academy Award in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie
2005: Second Adam
2005: Sacred Tradition - as Ugomma
2005: Moment of Truth - as Evelyn
2005: Knowing You
2005: Golden Moon - as Nnenna
2005: Azima
2005: Fake Angel - as Jane
2005: Eagle's Bride - as Ugomma
2005: The Bridesmaid - as Eliza
2006: Wisdom of the Gods
2006: Zoza
2006: Traumatized - as Bianca
2006: Total Crisis - as Clara
2006: Tears in My Heart - as Lilian
2006: Strange Love
2006: Sound of Love - as Akwugo
2006: Serpent in Paradise
2006: Saviour - as Adaora
2006: The Saint
2006: Royal Insult
2006: Royal Doom
2006: On My Wedding Day
2006: Naked Sin
2006: On My Wedding Day - as Ngozi
2006: Last Dance - as Melisa
2006: Holy Family
2006: Games Men Play || Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
2006: End of Discussion
2006: Desperate Ambition - as Lisa
2006: Dead in Faith - as Faith
2006: Chinwe Okeke
2006: Asunder
2006: Ass on Fire
2007: Battle for Battle- as Mariam
2007: Double Game
2008: Red Soil
2008: World Of Our Own
2008: Wind Of Sorrow
2009: Odum Na Akwaeke - Princess Akwaeke
2011: The Throne Is Mine
2011: Nne Ifedigo
2012: Cry No More
2013: On Bended Knees - as Kemi
2013: Finding Mercy - as Rita
2013: Accident - as Chy
2014: Heart Of Gold
2014: Warrior Sisters
2014: Aziza
2014: Sabina Makosa
2014: Magic Dragon
2014: Unforgiven
2014: Police On Duty
2014: Village Commando
2014: Nwaogo The House Maid
2015: Agbaranze
2015: Ezi Nwa Di Uko
2015: Rain Of Hope
2015: Chinasa My Love
2015: Nwanyi Nnewi
2015: Kamsi The Freedom Fighter
2015: The Lioness
2015: Amarachi - as Amarachi
2015: Coffin Business
2015: Anelka
2015: Udu Bundle
2016: Rain Of Hope
2016: Evil Coffin
2016: Genesis Of Love
2016: The Flute Boy
2016: Marriage Crisis
2016: Sister Maria
2016: Akwaeke - as Akwaeke
2016: Wives On Strike - as Madam Vera
2017: Evil Culture
2017: 2nd Coming Of Christ
2017: Innocent Murderer
2017: My Mother My Pain
2017: All For Love
2017: Heart of Ulimma
2017: King Uremma
2017: Reign Of Truth
2017: God Of Liberation
2017: My Mother
2017: Jehovah Witness
2017: Local Queen
2017: Somto
2017: Christmas Is Coming - as Lola Makinde
2017: Choked
2017: Bird Watcher
2017: Village Champion
2017: The Unforeseen Truth
2017: Dangerous Confession
2017: Innocent Murderer
2017: The Tradition
2017: Broken Vow
2017: Beyond Trust
2017: Tender Heart
2018: Sound of Wisdom
2018: Let Me Love You (part 1-2)
2018: Deeper Than Pain
2018: Desperate Twins
2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak (part 1-2)
2018: My Drum of Love (part 1-2)
2018: Life After Marriage
2018: Immortal Love (part 1-2)
2018: Cause for Love (part 1-6)
2018: The Ghost and the Tout - as Ejika
2018: Lara And The Beat - as Aunty Patience
2019: Void - as Mirabel
2019: For Want Of A Queen
2019: In Your Dreams
2019: The Street Kid
2019: Rain of LOVE
2019: Dark Cloud
2020: Nneka The Pretty Serpent - Chinonye Nzegwu Ejike
2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga - as Chummy Choko
2020: Omo Ghetto: The Saga - as Chummy Choko
2021: Collision - as Ekaete
2022: Single Not Searching - as Jumoke
2023: Gangs of Lagos - as Mama Ify
2023: No Way Through - as Deaconess Rebecca
2023: Understanding Girlfriend
2024: Shining Star - as Endurance
2024: All of Us - as Ijeoma Benson




= As producer

=
2013: On Bended Knees
2016: Cry of the Dead
2017: Choked
2017: Bird Watcher
2019: For Want Of A Queen
2019: In Your Dreams
2019: Rain of LOVE
2019: Dark Cloud




Awards and nominations






See also


List of Nigerian actors
List of Nigerian film producers
List of Nigerian film directors




References






External links


Chioma Chukwuka at IMDb

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