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Chioma Chukwuka: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies

Chioma Chukwuka (born 12 March 1980, also credited as Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha or Chioma Akpotha) is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for “Best Actress in a leading role”, and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.

Early life

Akpotha was born in Lagos State and hails from Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. 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. She then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.

Career

Chukwuka’s acting career began with her debut in the movie “The Apple” in 2000.^[7] She also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. 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. She has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies.^[9] As a filmmaker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees.

Masterclass With Chioma

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 film, TV and theatre.

Endorsement deals

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

Personal life

Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.

Filmography

As actress

• 2000: The Apple
• 2000: Three Musketeers
• 2000: Handkerchief
• 2002: Sunrise
• 2002: The Final Clash
• 2003: Disguise
• 2003: Handsome
• 2003: Real Love
• 2003: Romantic Attraction
• 2004: Foul Play
• 2004: Unbroken Promise
• 2004: Two Become One
• 2004: Promise & Fail
• 2004: Legacy
• 2004: Home Sickness
• 2004: Heavy Rain
• 2004: Circle of Tears
• 2005: War for War
• 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: Second Adam
• 2005: Sacred Tradition
• 2005: Real Love 2
• 2005: Real Love 3
• 2005: Moment of Truth
• 2005: Knowing You
• 2005: Golden Moon
• 2005: Azima
• 2005: Fake Angel
• 2005: Eagle’s Bride
• 2005: The Bridesmaid
• 2006: Wisdom of the Gods
• 2006: Zoza
• 2006: Traumatized
• 2006: Total Crisis
• 2006: Tears in My Heart
• 2006: Strange Love
• 2006: Sound of Love
• 2006: Serpent in Paradise
• 2006: Saviour
• 2006: The Saint
• 2006: Royal Insult
• 2006: Royal Doom
• 2006: On My Wedding Day
• 2006: Naked Sin
• 2006: On My Wedding Day
• 2006: Last Dance
• 2006: Holy Family
• 2006: Games Men Play || Directed by Lancelot Oduwa Imasuen
• 2006: End of Discussion
• 2006: Desperate Ambition
• 2006: Dead in Faith
• 2006: Chinwe Okeke
• 2006: Asunder
• 2006: Ass on Fire
• 2006: Death In Faith
• 2007: Double Game
• 2008: Red Soil
• 2008: World Of Our Own
• 2008: Wind Of Sorrow
• 2009: Odum Na Akwaeke
• 2011: The Throne Is Mine
• 2011: Nne Ifedigo
• 2012: Cry No More
• 2013: On Bended Knees
• 2014: Heart Of Gold
• 2014: Warrior Sisters
• 2014: Aziza
• 2014: Warrior Sisters
• 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
• 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
• 2016: Wives On Strike I
• 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
• 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 1
• 2018: Let Me Love You 2
• 2018: Deeper Than Pain
• 2018: Desperate Twins
• 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 1
• 2018: In Love Again After Heartbreak 2
• 2018: My Drum of Love 1
• 2018: My Drum of Love 2
• 2018: Life After Marriage
• 2018: Immortal Love 1
• 2018: Immortal Love 2
• 2018: Cause for Love 1
• 2018: Cause for Love 2
• 2018: Cause for Love 3
• 2018: Cause for Love 4
• 2018: Cause for Love 5
• 2018: Cause for Love 6
• 2018: The Ghost and the Tout
• 2018: Lara & the Beat
• 2019: Void
• 2019: For Want Of A Queen
• 2019: In Your Dreams
• 2019: The Street Kid
• 2019: Rain of LOVE
• 2019: Dark Cloud

As producer

• 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