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{{short description|Nigerian actress and movie producer|bot=PearBOT 5}}
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| occupation = [[Actress]], [[Filmmaker]]
| occupation = [[Actress]], [[Filmmaker]]
| years_active = 2000- till date
| years_active = 2000- till date
| spouse = {{Marriage|Franklyn Akpotha|2006}}
| spouse = {{Marriage|Franklyn Akpotha|2006-2022}}
| awards = 2007 [[Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards]] for best Actress in a leading role.
| awards = 2007 [[Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards]] for best Actress in a leading role.
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'''Chioma Chukwuka{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Chioma_Chukwuka.ogg}}''' (born March 12, 1980, also credited as '''Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha''' or '''Chioma Akpotha''') is a [[Nigerian]] actress, director and [[Film producer|movie producer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Victoria |first=Chukwuani |date=2021-03-11 |title=Fans react as Actress Chioma Chukwuka unleashes 'Mad energy' on social media |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/fans-react-as-actress-chioma-chukwuka-unleashes-mad-energyon-social-media |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}</ref> 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.<ref name="amaa2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html|title=Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance|publisher=The African Movie Academy Awards|accessdate=11 September 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210070846/http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html|archivedate=10 December 2007}}</ref><ref name="mshale">{{cite news|url=http://www.mshale.com/article.cfm?articleID=1407 |title=Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007 |last=Coker |first=Onikepo |date=4 May 2007 |work=Mshale Newspaper |publisher=Mshale Communications |accessdate=5 September 2010 |location=Minneapolis, USA |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303204433/http://www.mshale.com/article.cfm?articleID=1407 |archivedate=3 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=The Nation Newspaper |title=Chioma Akpotha: I was shy as a young girl |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chioma-akpotha-i-was-shy-as-a-young-girl/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref>
'''Chioma Chukwuka{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Chioma_Chukwuka.ogg}}''' (born March 12, 1980, also credited as '''Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha''' or '''Chioma Akpotha''') is a [[Nigerian]] actress, director and [[Film producer|movie producer]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Victoria |first=Chukwuani |date=2021-03-11 |title=Fans react as Actress Chioma Chukwuka unleashes 'Mad energy' on social media |url=https://www.kemifilani.ng/entertainment/fans-react-as-actress-chioma-chukwuka-unleashes-mad-energyon-social-media |access-date=2022-03-15 |website=Kemi Filani News |language=en-GB}}</ref> 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.<ref name="amaa2007">{{cite web|url=http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html|title=Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance|publisher=The Africa Movie Academy Awards|accessdate=11 September 2010|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20071210070846/http://www.ama-awards.com/winners2007.html|archivedate=10 December 2007}}</ref><ref name="mshale">{{cite news|url=http://www.mshale.com/article.cfm?articleID=1407 |title=Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007 |last=Coker |first=Onikepo |date=4 May 2007 |work=Mshale Newspaper |publisher=Mshale Communications |accessdate=5 September 2010 |location=Minneapolis, USA |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120303204433/http://www.mshale.com/article.cfm?articleID=1407 |archivedate=3 March 2012 }}</ref><ref>{{cite news |last1=The Nation Newspaper |title=Chioma Akpotha: I was shy as a young girl |url=https://thenationonlineng.net/chioma-akpotha-i-was-shy-as-a-young-girl/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=The Nation Newspaper}}</ref>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
Chioma Chukwuka was born in [[Lagos State]],<ref name="IMDB">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.me/chiomakpotha|title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha|date=9 April 2019|publisher=IMDB|accessdate=9 April 2019}}</ref> on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in [[Ekwusigo|Ekwusigo Local Government Area]] of [[Anambra State]], [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=NJOKU |first1=CHISOM |title=Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress |url=https://guardian.ng/life/chioma-chukwuka-the-method-actress/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=Guardian Newspapers}}</ref> She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in [[Lagos State]], and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in [[Onitsha]], [[Anambra State]] for her secondary education. Chioma then headed to [[Lagos State University]], where she studied Banking and Finance.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloworld.com/gloambassadors.asp |title=Glo Ambassadors - Chioma Chukwuka |publisher=[[Globacom]] |accessdate=21 February 2011 |location=Lagos, Nigeria |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926204345/http://www.gloworld.com/gloambassadors.asp |archivedate=26 September 2011 }}</ref><ref name="sunnews1">{{cite news|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm|title=Nigerian men are worth dying for –Nollywood star, Chioma Chukwuka|last=Amatus|first=Azuh|date=14 June 2005|newspaper=Daily Sun|accessdate=12 September 2010|location=Lagos, Nigeria|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514163907/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm|archivedate=14 May 2007}}</ref><ref name="Nigeria 2023">{{cite web | last=Nigeria | first=Guardian | title=Spotlight on leading stars of Gangs Of Lagos | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2023-04-14 | url=https://guardian.ng/life/spotlight-on-leading-stars-of-gangs-of-lagos/ | access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
Chioma Chukwuka was born in [[Lagos State]],<ref name="IMDB">{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.me/chiomakpotha|title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha|date=9 April 2019|publisher=IMDB|accessdate=9 April 2019}}</ref> on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in [[Ekwusigo|Ekwusigo Local Government Area]] of [[Anambra State]], located in the southeast region of [[Nigeria]].<ref>{{cite news |last1=NJOKU |first1=CHISOM |title=Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress |url=https://guardian.ng/life/chioma-chukwuka-the-method-actress/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=Guardian Newspapers}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.gloworld.com/gloambassadors.asp |title=Glo Ambassadors - Chioma Chukwuka |publisher=[[Globacom]] |accessdate=21 February 2011 |location=Lagos, Nigeria |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20110926204345/http://www.gloworld.com/gloambassadors.asp |archivedate=26 September 2011 }}</ref><ref name="sunnews1">{{cite news|url=http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm|title=Nigerian men are worth dying for –Nollywood star, Chioma Chukwuka|last=Amatus|first=Azuh|date=14 June 2005|newspaper=Daily Sun|accessdate=12 September 2010|location=Lagos, Nigeria|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20070514163907/http://www.sunnewsonline.com/webpages/features/celebrityfashion/2005/june/14/celebrityfashion-14-06-2005-001.htm|archivedate=14 May 2007}}</ref><ref name="Nigeria 2023">{{cite web | last= | first= | title=Spotlight on leading stars of Gangs Of Lagos | website=The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News | date=2023-04-14 | url=https://guardian.ng/life/spotlight-on-leading-stars-of-gangs-of-lagos/ | access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>


== Career ==
== Career ==
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Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000.<ref name="konnectafrica">{{cite news|url=https://www.konnectafrica.net/chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-actress-producer-and-nollywood-sweetest-heart/|title=Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha; Actress, Producer and Nollywood’s Sweetest Heart|work=Konnect Africa|accessdate=4 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-07 |title=Crown Premium Pasta signs Actress, Chioma Akpotha, as Ambassador |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/12/07/crown-premium-pasta-signs-actress-chioma-akpotha-as-ambassador/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=THISDAYLIVE |language=en-US}}</ref> Chioma also acted in the film ''The Handkerchief'' in 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=NJOKU |first1=CHISOM NJOKU |title=Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress |url=https://guardian.ng/life/chioma-chukwuka-the-method-actress/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=Guardian Newspaper}}</ref> 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''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha clocks 42 – P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/03/12/nollywood-actress-chioma-akpotha-clocks-42/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> She was also nominated for the [[Africa Movie Academy Awards|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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2098764/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography |date=9 April 2019|publisher=IMDB|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2098764/bio |website=IMDb |accessdate=9 May 2020}}</ref> 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.
[[File:Chioma akpotha 2017.jpg|thumb|Chioma Akpotha]]
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Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000.<ref name="konnectafrica">{{cite news|url=https://www.konnectafrica.net/chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-actress-producer-and-nollywood-sweetest-heart/|title=Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha; Actress, Producer and Nollywood’s Sweetest Heart|work=Konnect Africa|accessdate=4 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|date=2020-12-07 |title=Crown Premium Pasta signs Actress, Chioma Akpotha, as Ambassador |url=https://www.thisdaylive.com/index.php/2020/12/07/crown-premium-pasta-signs-actress-chioma-akpotha-as-ambassador/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |website=THISDAYLIVE |language=en-US}}</ref> Chioma also acted in the film ''The Handkerchief'' in 2000.<ref>{{cite news |last1=NJOKU |first1=CHISOM NJOKU |title=Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress |url=https://guardian.ng/life/chioma-chukwuka-the-method-actress/ |accessdate=9 May 2020 |publisher=Guardian Newspaper}}</ref> In 2007 she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the [[African Movie Academy Awards]] for the movie ''Sins of the Flesh''.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Nollywood actress Chioma Akpotha clocks 42 – P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2022/03/12/nollywood-actress-chioma-akpotha-clocks-42/ |access-date=2022-07-28 |language=en-US}}</ref> She was also nominated for the [[Africa Movie Academy Awards|African 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.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2098764/bio?ref_=nm_ov_bio_sm |title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography |date=9 April 2019|publisher=IMDB|accessdate=21 April 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha Biography |url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm2098764/bio |website=IMDb |accessdate=9 May 2020}}</ref> 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 ==
== Masterclass With Chioma ==
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==Personal life==
==Personal life==
Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.<ref name="pulse">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/chioma-chukwuka-5-things-you-should-know-about-stellar-actress-id4622306.html|title=Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress|first=Chidumga |last=Izuzu|work=PulseNG|date= 29 January 2016|accessdate=21 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha clocks 41 - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/03/12/nollywood-actress-chioma-akpotha-clocks-41/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.<ref name="pulse">{{cite news|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/chioma-chukwuka-5-things-you-should-know-about-stellar-actress-id4622306.html|title=Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress|first=Chidumga |last=Izuzu|work=PulseNG|date= 29 January 2016|accessdate=21 November 2017}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Nollywood actress, Chioma Akpotha clocks 41 - P.M. News |url=https://pmnewsnigeria.com/2021/03/12/nollywood-actress-chioma-akpotha-clocks-41/ |access-date=2022-03-25 |language=en-US}}</ref> 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.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-08-03 |title=All About Chioma Chukwuka’s Husband and Children |url=https://buzznigeria.com/revelations-about-chioma-chukwuka-husband-children-and-why-she-keeps-them-to-herself/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>


== Filmography ==
== Filmography ==
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* 2002: ''Sunrise''
* 2002: ''Sunrise''
* 2002: ''The Final Clash''
* 2002: ''The Final Clash''
* 2003: ''Cry No More - as Jane''
* 2003: ''Disguise''
* 2003: ''Disguise''
* 2003: ''Handsome''
* 2003: ''Handsome''
* 2003: ''Real Love''
* 2003: ''Real Love (part 1-3)''
* 2003: ''Romantic Attraction''
* 2003: ''Romantic Attraction''
* 2004: ''Foul Play''
* 2004: ''Foul Play''
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* 2004: ''Promise & Fail''
* 2004: ''Promise & Fail''
* 2004: ''Legacy''
* 2004: ''Legacy''
* 2004: ''Home Sickness''
* 2004: ''Home Sickness - as Chiamaka''
* 2004: ''Heavy Rain''
* 2004: ''Heavy Rain - as Ateph''
* 2004: ''Circle of Tears''
* 2004: ''Circle of Tears - as Carol''
* 2005: ''War for War''
* 2005: ''War for War''
* 2005: ''Years of Tears''
* 2005: ''Years of Tears''
* 2005: ''Sins of the Flesh'' – Chukwuka won the [[African Movie Academy Award]] in 2007 for Best Actress for her role in this movie
* 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: ''Second Adam''
* 2005: ''Sacred Tradition''
* 2005: ''Sacred Tradition - as Ugomma''
* 2005: ''Real Love 2''
* 2005: ''Moment of Truth - as Evelyn''
* 2005: ''Real Love 3''
* 2005: ''Moment of Truth''
* 2005: ''Knowing You''
* 2005: ''Knowing You''
* 2005: ''Golden Moon''
* 2005: ''Golden Moon - as Nnenna''
* 2005: ''Azima''
* 2005: ''Azima''
* 2005: ''Fake Angel''
* 2005: ''Fake Angel - as Jane''
* 2005: ''Eagle's Bride''
* 2005: ''Eagle's Bride - as Ugomma''
* 2005: ''The Bridesmaid''
* 2005: ''The Bridesmaid - as Eliza''
* 2006: ''Wisdom of the Gods''
* 2006: ''Wisdom of the Gods''
* 2006: ''Zoza''
* 2006: ''Zoza''
* 2006: ''Traumatized''
* 2006: ''Traumatized - as Bianca''
* 2006: ''Total Crisis''
* 2006: ''Total Crisis - as Clara''
* 2006: ''Tears in My Heart''
* 2006: ''Tears in My Heart - as Lilian''
* 2006: ''Strange Love''
* 2006: ''Strange Love''
* 2006: ''Sound of Love''
* 2006: ''Sound of Love - as Akwugo''
* 2006: ''Serpent in Paradise''
* 2006: ''Serpent in Paradise''
* 2006: ''Saviour''
* 2006: ''Saviour - as Adaora''
* 2006: ''The Saint''
* 2006: ''The Saint''
* 2006: ''Royal Insult''
* 2006: ''Royal Insult''
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* 2006: ''On My Wedding Day''
* 2006: ''On My Wedding Day''
* 2006: ''Naked Sin''
* 2006: ''Naked Sin''
* 2006: ''On My Wedding Day''
* 2006: ''On My Wedding Day - as Ngozi''
* 2006: ''Last Dance''
* 2006: ''Last Dance - as Melisa''
* 2006: ''Holy Family''
* 2006: ''Holy Family''
* 2006: ''[[Games Men Play]]'' || Directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]]
* 2006: ''[[Games Men Play]]'' || Directed by [[Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen]]
* 2006: ''End of Discussion''
* 2006: ''End of Discussion''
* 2006: ''Desperate Ambition''
* 2006: ''Desperate Ambition - as Lisa''
* 2006: ''Dead in Faith''
* 2006: ''Dead in Faith - as Faith''
* 2006: ''Chinwe Okeke''
* 2006: ''Chinwe Okeke''
* 2006: ''Asunder''
* 2006: ''Asunder''
* 2006: ''Ass on Fire''
* 2006: ''Ass on Fire''
* 2006: ''Death In Faith''
* 2007: ''Battle for Battle- as Mariam''
* 2007: ''Double Game''
* 2007: ''Double Game''
* 2008: ''Red Soil''
* 2008: ''Red Soil''
* 2008: ''World Of Our Own''
* 2008: ''World Of Our Own''
* 2008: ''Wind Of Sorrow''
* 2008: ''Wind Of Sorrow''
* 2009: ''Odum Na Akwaeke''
* 2009: ''Odum Na Akwaeke - Princess Akwaeke''
* 2011: ''The Throne Is Mine''
* 2011: ''The Throne Is Mine''
* 2011: ''Nne Ifedigo''
* 2011: ''Nne Ifedigo''
* 2012: ''Cry No More''
* 2012: ''Cry No More''
* 2013: ''On Bended Knees''
* 2013: ''On Bended Knees - as Kemi''
* 2013: Finding Mercy - as Rita
* 2013: Accident - as Chy
* 2014: ''Heart Of Gold''
* 2014: ''Heart Of Gold''
* 2014: ''Warrior Sisters''
* 2014: ''Warrior Sisters''
* 2014: ''Aziza''
* 2014: ''Aziza''
* 2014: ''Warrior Sisters''
* 2014: ''Sabina Makosa''
* 2014: ''Sabina Makosa''
* 2014: ''Magic Dragon''
* 2014: ''Magic Dragon''
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* 2015: ''Kamsi The Freedom Fighter''
* 2015: ''Kamsi The Freedom Fighter''
* 2015: ''The Lioness''
* 2015: ''The Lioness''
* 2015: ''Amarachi''
* 2015: ''Amarachi - as Amarachi''
* 2015: ''Coffin Business''
* 2015: ''Coffin Business''
* 2015: ''Anelka''
* 2015: ''Anelka''
* 2015: ''Udu Bundle''
* 2015: ''Udu Bundle''
* 2016: ''Rain Of Hope''
* 2016: ''[[Rain Of Hope]]''
* 2016: ''Evil Coffin''
* 2016: ''Evil Coffin''
* 2016: ''Genesis Of Love''
* 2016: ''Genesis Of Love''
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* 2016: ''Marriage Crisis''
* 2016: ''Marriage Crisis''
* 2016: ''Sister Maria''
* 2016: ''Sister Maria''
* 2016: ''Akwaeke''
* 2016: ''Akwaeke - as Akwaeke''
* 2016: ''[[Wives on Strike|Wives On Strike]] I''
* 2016: ''[[Wives on Strike|Wives On Strike]] - as Madam Vera''
* 2017: ''Evil Culture''
* 2017: ''Evil Culture''
* 2017: ''2nd Coming Of Christ''
* 2017: ''2nd Coming Of Christ''
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* 2017: ''Local Queen''
* 2017: ''Local Queen''
* 2017: ''Somto''
* 2017: ''Somto''
* 2017: ''Christmas Is Coming''
* 2017: ''Christmas Is Coming - as Lola Makinde''
* 2017: ''Choked''
* 2017: ''Choked''
* 2017: ''Bird Watcher''
* 2017: ''Bird Watcher''
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* 2017: ''Tender Heart''
* 2017: ''Tender Heart''
* 2018: ''Sound of Wisdom''
* 2018: ''Sound of Wisdom''
* 2018: ''Let Me Love You 1''
* 2018: ''Let Me Love You (part 1-2)''
* 2018: ''Let Me Love You 2''
* 2018: ''Deeper Than Pain''
* 2018: ''Deeper Than Pain''
* 2018: ''Desperate Twins''
* 2018: ''Desperate Twins''
* 2018: ''In Love Again After Heartbreak 1''
* 2018: ''In Love Again After Heartbreak (part 1-2)''
* 2018: ''In Love Again After Heartbreak 2''
* 2018: ''My Drum of Love (part 1-2)''
* 2018: ''My Drum of Love 1''
* 2018: ''My Drum of Love 2''
* 2018: ''Life After Marriage''
* 2018: ''Life After Marriage''
* 2018: ''Immortal Love 1''
* 2018: ''Immortal Love (part 1-2)''
* 2018: ''Immortal Love 2''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love (part 1-6)''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 1''
* 2018: ''[[The Ghost and the Tout]] - as Ejika''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 2''
* 2018: ''[[Lara and the Beat|Lara And The Beat]] - as Aunty Patience''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 3''
* 2019: ''Void - as Mirabel''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 4''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 5''
* 2018: ''Cause for Love 6''
* 2018: ''[[The Ghost and the Tout]]''
* 2018: ''[[Lara and the Beat|Lara And The Beat]]''
* 2019: ''Void''
* 2019: ''For Want Of A Queen''
* 2019: ''For Want Of A Queen''
* 2019: ''In Your Dreams''
* 2019: ''In Your Dreams''
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* 2019: ''Rain of LOVE''
* 2019: ''Rain of LOVE''
* 2019: ''Dark Cloud''
* 2019: ''Dark Cloud''
* 2020: ''[[Nneka the Pretty Serpent (2020 film)|Nneka The Pretty Serpent]]''
* 2020: ''[[Nneka the Pretty Serpent (2020 film)|Nneka The Pretty Serpent]] - Chinonye Nzegwu Ejike''
* 2020: ''[[Omo Ghetto: The Saga]] - as Chummy Choko''<ref>{{Cite web |date=2018-03-24 |title=Chioma Chukwuka-Akpotha: Biography & Career – Nigerian Finder |url=https://nigerianfinder.com/chioma-chukwuka-akpotha-biography-career/ |access-date=2024-10-18 |language=en-US}}</ref>
* 2020: ''[[Omo Ghetto: The Saga]]''
* 2021: ''Collision - as Ekaete''
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* 2023: ''[[Gangs of Lagos]]''<ref name="Ayodele 2023">{{cite web | last=Ayodele | first=Racheal | title=We settled area boys to allow us shoot 'Gangs of Lagos' in ghetto | website=Daily Post Nigeria | date=2023-04-18 | url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/18/we-settled-area-boys-to-allow-us-shoot-gangs-of-lagos-in-ghetto-chioma-akpotha/ | access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref>
* 2022: ''Single Not Searching - as Jumoke''
* 2023: ''The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi - as Sister Silence, TV Series - 2 episodes''
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* 2023: ''[[Gangs of Lagos]]''<ref name="Ayodele 2023">{{cite web | last=Ayodele | first=Racheal | title=We settled area boys to allow us shoot 'Gangs of Lagos' in ghetto | website=Daily Post Nigeria | date=2023-04-18 | url=https://dailypost.ng/2023/04/18/we-settled-area-boys-to-allow-us-shoot-gangs-of-lagos-in-ghetto-chioma-akpotha/ | access-date=2023-06-02}}</ref> - 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''
* 2024: ''[[Seven Doors (2024 series)|Seven Doors]] - as Amaka''


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Chioma Chukwuka - Akpotha
Born (1980-03-12) 12 March 1980 (age 44)
Lagos State
NationalityNigerian
EducationLagos State University
Occupation(s)Actress, Filmmaker
Years active2000- till date
Spouse
Franklyn Akpotha
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(m. 2006)​
Awards2007 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for best Actress in a leading role.

Chioma Chukwuka// ⓘ (born March 12, 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress, director and movie producer.[1] 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.[2][3][4]

Early life

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Chioma Chukwuka was born in Lagos State,[5] on March 12, 1980. She hails from Oraifite in Ekwusigo Local Government Area of Anambra State, located in the southeast region of Nigeria.[6] 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.[7][8][9]

Career

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Chioma Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000.[10][11] Chioma also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000.[12] 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.[13] 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.[14][15] 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

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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.[16]

Endorsement deals

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Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018.[17] Chioma Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria,[18] a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent[19] and Harpic Cleaner.[20]

Personal life

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Chioma Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.[21][22] 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.[23]

Filmography

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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[24]
  • 2021: Collision - as Ekaete
  • 2022: Single Not Searching - as Jumoke
  • 2023: The Origin: Madam Koi-Koi - as Sister Silence, TV Series - 2 episodes
  • 2023: Gangs of Lagos[25] - 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
  • 2024: Seven Doors - as Amaka

As producer

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  • 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

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Year Award Body Category Nominated Work Result
2007 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Sins of the Flesh Won
2010 Afro Hollywood award Best Actress in a Leading Role Herself Won
2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [26] Brand Ambassador of the Year Harpic Nominated
2013 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [27] Film Actress of the Year On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Lead Actress in an English Movie On Bended Knees Nominated
2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Drama On Bended Knees Nominated
Best Cinematography Nominated
Best Actress Nominated
2014 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards [28] Brand Ambassador of the Year Omo Nominated
2014 Africa Movie Academy Award Best Actress in a Leading Role Accident Nominated
2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards Best Actress Accident Nominated
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards[29] Best Lead Female Accident Nominated
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Best Actress in a Lead Role Accident Nominated
2014 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2015 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Best Actress of the Year (English) Herself Nominated
2017 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress in a Comedy Wives on Strike Nominated
2018 Ghana-Naija Awards [30] Actress of the Year Herself Nominated
2022 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress Omo Ghetto: The Saga Nominated

See also

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References

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  2. ^ "Nominees & Winners of AMAA 2007 @ a glance". The Africa Movie Academy Awards. Archived from the original on 10 December 2007. Retrieved 11 September 2010.
  3. ^ Coker, Onikepo (4 May 2007). "Africa Celebrates Film Industry at AMAA 2007". Mshale Newspaper. Minneapolis, USA: Mshale Communications. Archived from the original on 3 March 2012. Retrieved 5 September 2010.
  4. ^ The Nation Newspaper. "Chioma Akpotha: I was shy as a young girl". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
  5. ^ "Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha". IMDB. 9 April 2019. Retrieved 9 April 2019.
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  8. ^ Amatus, Azuh (14 June 2005). "Nigerian men are worth dying for –Nollywood star, Chioma Chukwuka". Daily Sun. Lagos, Nigeria. Archived from the original on 14 May 2007. Retrieved 12 September 2010.
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  12. ^ NJOKU, CHISOM NJOKU. "Chioma Chukwuka: The Method Actress". Guardian Newspaper. Retrieved 9 May 2020.
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  18. ^ "GLO Drops Monalisa Chinda, Chioma Chukwuka As Ambassadors". The Tide Newspaper. 17 May 2013. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  19. ^ "Funke Akindele, Chioma Chukwuka, Ali Nuhu unveiled as ambassadors for OMO". TheNETng Newspaper. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  20. ^ Akinwale, Funsho (11 July 2015). "Helen Paul replaces Chioma Chukwuka as Harpic ambassador". The Eagle Newspaper. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
  21. ^ Izuzu, Chidumga (29 January 2016). "Chioma Chukwuka: 5 things you should know about 'Stellar' actress". PulseNG. Retrieved 21 November 2017.
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  23. ^ "All About Chioma Chukwuka's Husband and Children". 2022-08-03. Retrieved 2024-10-18.
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  26. ^ "The 2012 Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY) Awards – Ty Bello, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Toolz, Ini Edo, Tiwa Savage, Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie & Other Powerful Women Make the Nominees List". Bella Naija. 7 November 2012. Retrieved 17 April 2019.
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