Angela Okorie (born 17 August 1985) is a Nigerian actress. In 2015, she won the best

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for Best Supporting Actress. She is also noted to have acted in more than 100 films between 2009 and 2014.

Early life and education

Okorie, the third of five children, was born and raised in

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. She studies

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at the

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. She also attended

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, studying

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. She is a native of the

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in Ivo LGA in

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Career

Okorie ventured into

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in 2009, after a decade of modeling for a soap company. Her first movie was ''Sincerity'' in 2009. The film was produced and directed by Stanley Egbonini and Ifeanyi Ogbonna respectively and stars Chigozie Atuanya,

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, Yemi Blaq, and

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. According to Pulse Nigeria, her break into the limelight came after she starred in ''Holy Serpent''. She has also stated her desire to record

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in the future. In 2014, she was described as one of the "most sought after actresses" in

by ''Vanguard'' newspaper, as well as a "popular actress" that interprets roles with ease by ''The Nation'' newspaper. She also stated that she intends to go into film production. Speaking on her musical aspirations, she explained that she has written numerous songs and would release her album soon, describing music as something that has always been a part of her. In January 2014, she was documented to have acted in more than 80 film productions. In 2015, she won the

for Best Supporting Actress in an English film. In August 2014, she acted in more than 100 films since 2009. In a 2014 interview, she explained that her mother was not comfortable with her acting on religious grounds. She also stated that she wouldn't act nude irrespective of the fee, explaining that even her role models in the Nigerian industry, like

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, didn't need to go unclad to become a star. She also cited her cultural beliefs as reasons for dressing conservatively in films.

Personal life and views on lesbianism

She is married with a son. In a publication by the '' Dailypost'' newspaper, she explained that she usually makes a conscious effort to separate her family from the media. She also debunked rumors of a breakup. Speaking on lesbianism in Nigeria, she explained that she is against it, particularly because "Our culture forbids it. It is a sin, and it is uncalled for. Why would a woman be romantically involved with another woman?". In a 2015 post, she downplayed the role of social media by men in relationships. Following the invitation of Nigerian pastor Johnson Suleman by the DSS, Okorie urged all Christians to support the clergyman because his views represented that of most of them. On 25 July 2020 Angela Okorie remarried, and got engaged to her secret lover, Nwele Michael Chukwudi a.k.a. Chuchu. A fellow actress, Chita Agwu Johnson, shared photos from the marriage proposal online. They had a beach wedding on 30 July 2020. A few days later, Angela reacted to the news, and said it was a music video for her new song titled "Baby Chuchu". She mocked the news media for falling for her music strategy.

Filmography

* ''Fubara's Wish (2020) as Regina'' * '' Divorce Not Allowed (2018) as Ego'' * ''Brother Jekwu (2016) as Kego'' * ''Agaracha the Lioness (2016) as Ngeri'' * ''Yankee Students (2015) as Itohan'' * ''Avoidable Blunder (2015) as Louisa'' * ''The Baby (2014) as Kate'' * ''Hooked (2014) as Rose'' * ''Tears in My Heart (2013) as Anny'' * ''Parent's Guard (2012)'' * ''Holy Serpent (with Kenneth Okonkwo) (2011)'' * ''The Code (2011) as Cyndi'' * Gallant Babes(2011) * Thanks For Coming(2011) * ''Sincerity (2009) as Becky'' *''Heart of a Widow'' *''Royal Vampire'' *''Palace of Vampire''

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