Chinonso Arubayi is a Nigerian film and television actress, television presenter, film and television producer and model. She is best known for her roles in ''My Flatmates'', ''Rumour Has It'' and her film production debut, '' I Am Nazzy'' alongside

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and Jidekene Achufusi. She is also known for her time hosting the ''Urban Kitchen Show''.

Early life

Chinonso Arubayi was born in Warri, a town in Delta state, in southern Nigeria. She grew in up in Lagos, and is of Igbo heritage, from Awka, in Anambra state, where she graduated with a degree in Mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. While at the university, she was a presenter on the campus radio station. In 2005, Arubayi won the Miss Teen Nigeria title.

Career

Arubayi began her acting career as a day player on

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television series, ''The Johnsons'' in 2014. She then began writing and producing for Consolidated Media Associates, owners of Soundcity, Trybe TV and

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on the shows, ''On The Couch'', ''Project Swan'', ''You’ve Got Issues'' and a few others. In 2018, Arubayi enrolled in the School of Media studies, at the Pan Atlantic University, where she studied the Business of Film Making for film producers. She had a big break in 2020, when she played a lead role in Mary Remmy Njoku's feature film production, ''Beyond Pardon''. She has since featured in several notable films and television series, including,

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's ''Rumour Has It'', ''My Flatmates'', ''Crazy Grannies'', ''Lockdown'', ''Loving Amanda'', ''Survivors'' and others. In 2018, she began hosting the ''Filmhouse TV Show'' and was later unveiled as the host of the popular cooking show, ''Urban Kitchen'', which she hosted for two seasons. In April 2022, Arubayi released her debut film production, '' I Am Nazzy''. The movie was directed by Kayode Peters and featured notable Nigerian actors including, Jimmy Odukoya,

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and

. Her performance, as the lead character on

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TV's original series, ''Sisi Eko'' received commendation from fans and critics.

Personal life

Arubayi was married to Nigerian gospel singer Eric Arubayi in 2014 until his death in 2017. They have a son together named Jayden.

Awards and recognition

In August 2021, Arubayi received a nomination for Next-Rated Actress of the Year at the Africa Choice Awards, alongside other nominees from Ghana and South Africa. In February 2023, she received the award for Distinguished Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Women Achievers Awards.

Filmography

Feature films

*'' I am Nazzy'' (2021) *

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*Crazy Grannies *Loving Amanda *Warmth in Despair *Zizani *Deathly Obsession *Oches Secret *Beyond Pardon *3 Can Play *Clandestine Consequences *Mustapha (ROK Original film) *Friends Only *3 Brides *Killing Eva *Fated to Love *Grim *All We Ever Wanted *The Real Us *Frozen Smile *3 Brothers *A Lonely Star *Muntu *Denial *Gifted (ROK Original film) *Fantasy *It's Complicated *Keeping Daniella *Oh! No Santa *Love Struck *Staged *I Met a Girl

TV series

*''Dilemma'' *''Sisi Eko'' *''Rumour Has it'' (NDANI TV Original series) *''My Flatmates'' (Africa Magic Original series) * ''Manfriend'' (Africa Magic Original series)

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Arubayi, Chinonso Living people Nigerian television actresses Nigerian stage actresses Nigerian film actresses 21st-century Nigerian actresses Igbo actresses 1987 births Actresses from Anambra State Nigerian television presenters Nigerian film producers Actresses from Delta State Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni