Queen Nwokoye: Biography, Age, Career, Family And Movies
Queen NwokoyeQueen Nwokoye (born August 11, 1982) is a talented, lovable, entertaining and popular Nigerian film actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna.
Early life and education
Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family but she hails from Ihembosi in Ekwusigo Local Government of Anambra State Nigeria. She started her Education at Air Force primary school. She completed her secondary school education at Queen’s College, Enugu before she proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state where she studied sociology and anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a lawyer.
Career
Since making her acting debut in 2004 in a film titled Nna Men, Nwokoye has gone on to star in several Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations.
Filmography
- Nna Men (2004)
- His Majesty (2004)
- The Girl is Mine (2004)
- Security Risk (2004)
- Save The Baby (2005)
- Back Drop (2005)
- Speak The Word (2006)
- My Girlfriend (2006)
- Last Kobo (2006)
- Lady of Faith (2006)
- Disco Dance (2006)
- Clash of Interest (2006)
- The Last Supper (2007)
- When You Are Mine (2007)
- The Cabals (2007)
- Show Me Heaven (2007)
- Short of Time (2007)
- Sand in My Shoes (2007)
- Powerful Civilian (2007)
- Old Cargos (2007)
- My Everlasting Love (2007)
- Confidential Romance (2007)
- The Evil Queen (2008)
- Temple of Justice (2008)
- Onoja (2008)
- Heart of a Slave (2008)
- Female Lion (2008)
- Angelic Bride (2008)
- Prince of The Niger (2009)
- Personal Desire (2009)
- League of Gentlemen (2009)
- Last Mogul of the League (2009)
- Jealous Friend (2009)
- Makers of Justice (2010)
- Mirror of Life (2011)
- End of Mirror of Life (2011)
- Chetanna (2014)
- Nkwocha (2012)
- Ekwonga (2013)
- Ada Mbano (2014)
- Agaracha (2016)
- New Educated Housewife (2017)
- Blind Bartimus (2015)
- Evil Coffin (2016)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress in an English Movie | Nominated | |
| Fresh Scandal Free Actress | Won | |||
| 2012 | 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language) | Nominated | |
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Indigenous Actress | Nominated | |
| 2015 | 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated | |
| 2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor Indigenous (Female) | Won | ||
| 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo) | Won | ||
| 2016 | 2016 City People Entertainment Awards | Face of Nollywood Award (English) | Won |
Personal life
Queen Nwokoye is married to Mr Uzoma with whom she has a set of twin boys and a daughter