Uzoma Okwuchi Osimkpa is a

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popularly known as Uzor Osimkpa. She emerged 5th in the 2012 '' Gulder Ultimate Search'' season 9.

Biography

Osimkpa earned a bachelor's degree in economics education from

Abia State University Abia State University Uturu (ABSU) is a Nigerian public university. It is one of the state-owned universities in Nigeria. These state academic institutions were created to expand admissions and bring professional skills, expertise and modern res ...

, Nigeria.

Career

Osimkpa's acting career started in 2004 when she featured in the film S''hallow Waters''. In 2005, she was featured in the

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Trust test series '' Wetin dey.'' The TV series ''Do Good'' and ''Hustle'' made her more prominent. Subsequently, she has featured in films and TV series which includes ''

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'', ''The Maze'', ''Flatmate'', ''Edge of Paradise, Doctors Quarters'', amongst others. Osimkpa contested and emerged fifth in the 2012 '' Gulder Ultimate Search''. She was however eliminated after breaking a rule by removing the shameful stump from her leg as punishment for finishing last in the final challenge titled 'Wave your Flag'.

Filmography

Accolades

In 2017 Uzor was nominated for City People Movies Awards category - The Best Upcoming Actress in an English film. She emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search, which was held at Usaka,

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Osimkpa, Uzor Living people Year of birth missing (living people) Abia State University alumni Igbo actresses 21st-century Nigerian actresses Actresses from Abia State Actresses from Lagos