Rita Dominic
Encyclopedia
Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha (born 12 July 1975 in Mbaise
, Imo State
, Nigeria
) is a Nigeria
n actress.
local government area in Imo State
. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her mother a nursing officer. Dominic completed her primary and secondary school in Abia State
, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt
, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Mbaise
Mbaise is a region and a people located in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Set in the heart of Igboland, it includes several towns and cities. The name "Mbaise" was derived from five cities: Agbaaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezi na Ihite and Oke Uvuru...
, Imo State
Imo State
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city.-History:Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been...
, Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
) is a Nigeria
Nigeria
Nigeria , officially the Federal Republic of Nigeria, is a federal constitutional republic comprising 36 states and its Federal Capital Territory, Abuja. The country is located in West Africa and shares land borders with the Republic of Benin in the west, Chad and Cameroon in the east, and Niger in...
n actress.
Early life
Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh MbaiseMbaise
Mbaise is a region and a people located in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. Set in the heart of Igboland, it includes several towns and cities. The name "Mbaise" was derived from five cities: Agbaaja, Ahiara, Ekwereazu, Ezi na Ihite and Oke Uvuru...
local government area in Imo State
Imo State
Imo State is one of the 36 states of Nigeria and lies to the south of Nigeria with Owerri as its capital and largest city.-History:Imo State came into existence in 1976 along with other new states created under the leadership of the late military ruler of Nigeria, Murtala Muhammad, having been...
. She is the youngest of 4 siblings. Her late parents were medical practitioners; her father was a medical doctor and her mother a nursing officer. Dominic completed her primary and secondary school in Abia State
Abia State
Abia State is a state in southeastern Nigeria. The capital is Umuahia, although the major commercial city is Aba, formerly a British colonial government outpost. The state was created in 1991 from part of Imo State and its citizens are predominantly Igbo people...
, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt
University of Port Harcourt
The University of Port Harcourt is a university in the Nigerian city of Port Harcourt. It was established in 1975 as University College, Port Harcourt, and was given university status in 1977.-Faculties:...
, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Career
Dominic started performing when she was a child, appearing in school plays and children's television shows in Imo state. In 1998 she starred in her first movie A time to kill. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. She has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.Filmography
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| 1998 | Children of Terror | ||
| 1999 | Prisoner of Love | ||
| My Guy | |||
| Face of a Liar | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Aba Riot | with Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... & Segun Arinze |
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| 2003 | Unforgettable | ||
| To Love a Thief | with Segun Arinze | ||
| Throwing Stones | with Tchidi Chikere | ||
| The Intruder | with Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor and politician. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, Nigeria.- Early life :Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria... & Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| Street Life | |||
| Love You Forever | |||
| Lean on Me | with Segun Arinze | ||
| Back from America | |||
| A Night to Remember | |||
| Accidental Discharge | |||
| 2004 | Working Class Lady | with Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a... |
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| True Romance | with Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor and politician. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, Nigeria.- Early life :Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria... & Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| The Ingrate | |||
| The Faithful | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Sweet Love | |||
| Singles & Married | |||
| Schemers: Bad Babes | |||
| Nights of Riot | |||
| Love Temple | |||
| Love After Love | with Patience Ozokwor & Tchidi Chikere | ||
| Lost Paradise | |||
| Last Wedding | Ann | with Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :... , Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & Joke Silva Joke Silva Joke Silva is a Nigerian actress and director. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress including the awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2006, and Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the African Movie Academy Awards... |
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| Indecent Act | with Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor and politician. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, Nigeria.- Early life :Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria... |
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| I Believe in You | with Richard Mofe-Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo Richard Mofe Damijo is a Nigerian actor and politician. In 2005 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role. Since January 2009 he is the Commissioner for Culture and Tourism in Delta State, Nigeria.- Early life :Mofe-Damijo was born in Warri, Delta State, Nigeria... |
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| Goodbye New York | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... |
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| Blood Diamonds | |||
| All My Life | with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... & Tchidi Chikere |
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| 2005 | Wheel of Change | with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... & Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Ultimate Crisis | Eno | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... & Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... |
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| Tricks of Women | |||
| The Begotten | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| Suicide Lovers | |||
| Queen of My Heart | |||
| Orange Groove | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Only Love | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... & Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... |
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| Never Too Far | |||
| More Than Gold | Juliet | ||
| Love Story | |||
| Last Game | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| Kill the Bride | with Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| Joshua | |||
| Guys on the Line | with Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Okereke Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a... |
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| Face of Africa | Tracey | ||
| Desperate Billionaire | with Kanayo O. Kanayo Kanayo O. Kanayo Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.... & Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| C.I.D | |||
| Bless Me | with Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| 2 Face | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| 2006 | Wedding Fever | ||
| Unbreakable Affair | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Total Control | Annabel | with Kanayo O. Kanayo Kanayo O. Kanayo Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.... |
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| The Humble Lion | with Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Sweet Sound | |||
| Spirit of Love | |||
| Show Girls: Face of Africa 3 | Tracey | ||
| Saviour | with Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress. In 2007 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a leading role.- Early life :Chukwuka was born in Oraifite, Anambra State, Nigeria... |
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| Million Dollar Sisters | with Kanayo O. Kanayo Kanayo O. Kanayo Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.... |
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| Married for Money | with Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| Last Offence | with Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| Jealous Heart | |||
| Hidden Murderer | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| Girls Cot | with Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji Genevieve Nnaji is a Nigerian actress. In 2005 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. CNN states that she is referred to as the "Julia Roberts of Africa".- Early life :... , Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... & Uche Jumbo |
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| Dancing Heart | with Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Nouah Ramsey Tokunbo Nouah Jr, is a Nigerian actor. In 2010 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Early life :... & Olu Jacobs Olu Jacobs Oludotun Jacobs , is a Nigerian actor. He has starred in several British television series and international films. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.- Career :... |
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| Connected Firm | with Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... |
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| All I Have | with Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| 2007 | Yahoo Millionaire | Oyinda | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... & Uche Jumbo |
| The Next Election | with Kanayo O. Kanayo Kanayo O. Kanayo Anayo Modestus Onyekwere is a Nigerian actor. In 2006 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role.... |
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| Sleek Ladies | Cleopatra | with Ini Edo Ini Edo Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She was born on April 19, 1982. She began her film career in the year 2000, and has featured in more than 50 movies since that time... |
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| Legal War | with Mike Ezuruonye & Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Immaterial | |||
| Caught-Up | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| A Better Place | Blossom | with Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot Desmond Elliot is a Nigerian actor and director, who has starred in over two hundred films and a number of television shows and soap operas.- Early life :... |
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| 2008 | Yankee Girls | with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde & Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin Stella Damasus-Aboderin is a Nigerian actress and singer. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Early life:Damasus-Aboderin was born Stella Ojukwu in Asaba, Delta State... |
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| True Lies | Nicole | with Zack Orji Zack Orji Zachee Ama Orji was born in Libreville, Gabon in the 1960s. He is a Nigerian actor, director, producer and filmmaker. He is a graduate of University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Having grown up in Cameroon, Benin and Togo he speaks both English and French fluently. His first movie was in 1991, which is... |
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| White Waters | this film received 12 nominations at the African Movie Academy Awards 4th African Movie Academy Awards The 4th African Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on 26 April 2008 at the Transcorp Hilton Hotel, Abuja, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2007. The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigerian national television... in 2008, winning 4 awards, including the awards for Best Cinematography and Best Sound. |
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| 2009 | Run Away Prince | ||
| Saidi's Song | Pamela | ||