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Chinyere Wilfred

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Chinyere Wilfred
Born (1970-03-23) March 23, 1970 (age 54)
Aguluezechukwu, Anambra State
NationalityNigerian
EducationComputer Science, Lagos State Polytechnic
OccupationActress
Years active1992-present
Children3
RelativesChinelo Mojekwu (sister)

Chinyere Wilfred // is a Nigerian actress and film producer.[1]

Early Life

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Wilfred was born on March 23, 1970, in Aguluezechukwu, Anambra State in Southeastern Nigeria. She is married and has three sons.[2] She has a twin sister called Chinelo Mojekwu.[3][4]

In 2022 she was a co-star in the Nigerian streaming series Diiche which was produced by James Omokwe and starring Uzoamaka Aniunoh. Her co-stars were Uzoamaka Onuoha, Gloria Young and Frank Konwea. The premier was in October, in Lagos, and was hosted by Chigul.[5]

Personal Life

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Chinyere Wilfred is Married to Mr. Wilfred. They got Married in 1993 after dating for nine years.[6] They have 3 sons their names are : Emeka Wilfred, Chijioke Wilfred and Chukwudi Wilfred.[7]

Education

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Wilfred had Her Primary and Secondary School in Lagos State where she got her First Leaving School Certificate and West African Senior School Certificate.[8] Afterwards, she earned Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computer Science from Lagos State Polytechnic.[9]

Career

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Chinyere was involved in many theatre and stage shows in school. She joined the Nollywood Industry in 1992 by acting in the movie TABOO.[10] She has acted in over 200 Nollywood movies. she is known for playing the roles of a Queen, wife and Mother amongst others.[11]

Awards

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  • Nominee - Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.[12]
  • Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Award[13]
  • Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards[14]
  • Best Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.[15]

Selected filmography

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Date Title Role Ref.
1994 Nneka the Pretty Serpent Agnes [16]
1998 Children of Terror Agnes [17]
2016 Rain of Hope
2018 June June's Mother
2019 Mad About You Mrs. Nzeka
2020 Boundless Love [18]
Mama Drama Auntie
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story Nancy
Special Package Aunty Ure [19]
2021 Ponzi Mrs.Olaoba
Lugard Consul Francis Mama [20]
Undying [21]
African Messiah [22]
Grim Evelyn [23]
2022 Crossed Lines Pastor Mrs. Bello
2023 The Wedding Gambit Mrs. Sandra
2024 JAPA Wise Woman

References

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  1. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred". IMDb. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  2. ^ Alayotech (2021-09-16). "Meet The Husband, Children And Twin Sister Of Popular Nigerian Actress Chinyere Wilfred(Photos)". Newsnownaija. Retrieved 2022-02-22.
  3. ^ BellaNaija (2021-03-24). "Stunning is One Word to Describe Chinyere Wilfred & her Twin in these Birthday Photos". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  4. ^ Yaakugh, Kumashe (2021-03-25). "Beautiful photos of Chinyere Wilfred and twin sister as they mark 51st birthday". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 2022-02-28.
  5. ^ Augoye, Jayne (2022-10-01). "Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series, Diiche, screens in Lagos". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-10-26.
  6. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  7. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  8. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  9. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  10. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  11. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  12. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  13. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  14. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  15. ^ "Chinyere Wilfred Biography, About, Net worth, Age, Family & More". HighlifeNg. 2022-02-08. Retrieved 2024-11-08.
  16. ^ Nneka the Pretty Serpent (Video 1994) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  17. ^ Children of Terror (Video 1998) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  18. ^ Boundless Love (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  19. ^ Special Package (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  20. ^ Lugard (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  21. ^ Undying (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  22. ^ African Messiah (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
  23. ^ Grim (2021) - IMDb, retrieved 2022-02-28
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