Chioma Okoye (born 3 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, writer and producer from Aguleri-Otu in Anambra East local government area of

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, a state in the southeastern part of Nigeria. Since her

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film debut in 2002, she has appeared in over 100 films. She is the CEO of Purple Ribbon Entertainment.

Early life

Okoye was born in Kaduna where she grew up with her parents and brothers and sisters; Godwin, Sam, Gloria, Christian, and Victoria Okoye. Her mother Okoye Naomi. O and father Joseph Okoye died on 30 April 2013.

Education

Okoye attended Faith Nursery and Primary school,

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, northwest Nigeria and Christ the King Seminary, Nnobi,

. She attended the

University of Lagos The University of Lagos (UNILAG) is a Public university, public research university located in Lagos, Nigeria, which was founded in 1962. UNILAG is one of the education in Nigeria#First generation universities, first generation universities in ...

where she studied History and Strategic Studies.

Career

Okoye was introduced to acting by veteran actor

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who is her uncle. It all happened when she joined her uncle at a location. She first played a role on ''No Shaking'' which she played along with Victor Osuagwu,

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, and ''Nothing Spoil'' with

Chinedu Ikedieze Chinedu Ikedieze, MFR (born 12 December 1977) is a Nollywood actor, entrepreneur and investor. He is best known for playing alongside Osita Iheme in the 2002 film '' Aki na Ukwa''. He has featured in over 150 films in a career spanning over 22 ...

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, and Uche Ogbuagu. She hit the market with her first movie she produced, which is Aso-Ebi Girls. Okoye became more well known after ''

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'' released in 2003.

Personal life

Chioma's Postpartum struggles left her feeling overwhelmed and isolated. Her Husband's return from Big Brother's show births a turning point.

Filmography

Awards

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Okoye, Chioma 21st-century Nigerian women singers 1983 births Living people People from Kaduna 21st-century Nigerian actresses University of Lagos alumni Nigerian film producers Nigerian film directors Nigerian film actresses Actresses from Anambra State Igbo actresses