Stephanie Okereke
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Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke (born 1982) 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 Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Award
s in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002.
, Nigeria
. She is the sixth child of eight children. She completed her primary & secondary school in Delta State
before heading to the University of Calabar
, where she graduated with a degree in English and Literary Studies.
After graduating from the New York Film Academy
in 2007, Okereke released the movie Through the Glass
in which she served as director, scriptwriter, producer and actress. The film received an African Movie Academy Award
nomination for Best Screenplay in 2009. Okereke has starred in over 90 movies.
In April 2005, on her way to the African Movie Academy Awards held in Yenagoa
, Bayelsa State
, Nigeria
, Okereke was involved in a serious car accident that left her with burns all over and a broken leg. She recovered speedily from the accident and went back to acting.
Film director
A film director is a person who directs the actors and film crew in filmmaking. They control a film's artistic and dramatic nathan roach, while guiding the technical crew and actors.-Responsibilities:...
and model
Model (person)
A model , sometimes called a mannequin, is a person who is employed to display, advertise and promote commercial products or to serve as a subject of works of art....
. 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 Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Award
African Movie Academy Award
The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
s in 2005, 2009 and 2010. She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002.
Early life
Stephanie Okereke was born in Imo StateImo 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...
. She is the sixth child of eight children. She completed her primary & secondary school in Delta State
Delta State
Delta State may refer to:*Delta State, a state in southern Nigeria.*Delta State , a Canadian animated television series.*Delta State University, a public university located in the U.S. state of Mississippi....
before heading to the University of Calabar
University of Calabar
The University of Calabar - also known as UNICAL - is a university situated in Calabar, Cross River State, southeastern Nigeria. It is one of Nigerian's second generation universities. The University of Calabar was a campus of the University of Nigeria until 1975...
, where she graduated with a degree in English and Literary Studies.
Career
Already during her teenage years in 1997 she starred in two Nollywood movies, Compromise 2 and Waterloo. During the 2002 Most beautiful girl in Nigeria beauty pageant Okereke reached 2nd place. A year later in 2003, Okereke received two awards at the 2003 Reel Awards for 'Best Actress - English' and 'Best Actress of the year 2003'.After graduating from the New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy
New York Film Academy - School of Film and Acting is a film school andacting school based in New York City, Universal City, California, USA and Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates. NYFA offers short-term film-making and acting courses, as well as one- and two-year conservatory and Master of Fine Arts...
in 2007, Okereke released the movie Through the Glass
Through the Glass (film)
Through the Glass is an American Nigerian comedy film, written, directed and produced by Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke. The film was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 5th African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Plot:...
in which she served as director, scriptwriter, producer and actress. The film received an African Movie Academy Award
African Movie Academy Award
The African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
nomination for Best Screenplay in 2009. Okereke has starred in over 90 movies.
Personal life
Okereke was married to a former Super Eagles football player, Chikelue IIoenuosi, in August 2004. Their marriage was officially dissolved in January 2007.In April 2005, on her way to the African Movie Academy Awards held in Yenagoa
Yenagoa
Yenagoa is a Local Government Area in Bayelsa State, Nigeria. Its headquarters are in the town of Yenagoa in the south of the area at.The LGA has an area of 706 km² and a population of 353,344 at the 2006 census....
, Bayelsa State
Bayelsa State
Bayelsa State is a state in southern Nigeria in the core Niger Delta region, between Delta State and Rivers State. Its capital is Yenagoa. The language spoken here is Ijaw language and dialects of the Ijaw language such as Nembe, Atissa, Akassa, Ogbia, etc. However, like the rest of Nigeria,...
, 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...
, Okereke was involved in a serious car accident that left her with burns all over and a broken leg. She recovered speedily from the accident and went back to acting.
Awards and nominations
- 2002: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Runner up (2nd place)
- 2003: What a Year Award for Best Actress
- 2003: Reel Award for Best Actress - English & Best Actress of the year
- 2004: Afro-Dublin Award, for Outstanding Actress
- 2004: Film Makers of Nigeria, Award For Excellence
- 2005: African Movie Academy AwardAfrican Movie Academy AwardThe African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
, Best Actress in a Leading Role - nomination - 2006: Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress
- 2009: African Movie Academy AwardAfrican Movie Academy AwardThe African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
, Best Actress in a Leading Role - nomination - 2010: African Movie Academy AwardAfrican Movie Academy AwardThe African Movie Academy Awards, popularly known as AMAA Awards, are presented annually to recognize excellence of professionals in the African film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. The awards are aimed at honouring and promoting excellence in the African movie industry as well...
, Best Actress in a Leading Role - nomination
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1997 | Compromise 2 | ||
| Waterloo | |||
| 2002 | Pretender | with Patience Ozokwor and Tony Umez | |
| Blind Justice | with Tony Umez | ||
| 2003 | Aristos | ||
| Emotional Crack | 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 :... , Dakore Egbuson and Patience Ozokwor |
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| Genesis of Love | |||
| Private Sin | 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 :... , 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... and Patience Ozokwor |
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| Queen Sheba | |||
| The Cross of Love | with Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Together as One | |||
| 2004 | Beautiful Faces | 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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| Critical Decision | 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 :... , 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... & Mike Ezuruonye |
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| Deep Loss | 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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| Diamond Lady: The Business Woman | |||
| Dream Lover | Benita | ||
| Eye of the Gods | 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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| In the Name of Love | 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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| Last Girl Standing | |||
| Magic Moment | Stephine Okereke | 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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| Mama-G in America | with Patience Ozokwor | ||
| Miss Nigeria | |||
| More Than a Woman | |||
| My Mother My Marriage | |||
| Official Romance | 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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| Promise & Fail | 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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| Promise Me Forever | 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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| Right Man for Me | with Tony Umez | ||
| Sensational Spy | |||
| Strength of a Woman | |||
| To Love Again | |||
| Virgins Night Out | |||
| Working Class Lady | with Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise 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... |
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| 2005 | A Time to Die | ||
| Days of Bondage | Lucia | ||
| Guys on the Line | with Rita Dominic Rita Dominic Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Waturuocha is a Nigerian actress.-Early life:Rita Dominic is a member of the Royal Waturuocha family of Aborh Mbaise 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... |
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| Lonely Hearts | 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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| Ola... the Morning Sun | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... |
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| Omalinze | Adaugo | with Onyeka Onwenu Onyeka Onwenu Onyeka Onwenu is a Nigerian singer, actress and politician. In 2006 she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a supporting role. She is currently the chairperson of the Imo State Council for Arts and Culture.-Filmography:... |
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| Price of Ignorance | with Pete Edochie Pete Edochie Pete Edochie is a Nigerian actor. A devout Catholic, he is considered one of Africa’s most talented actors, by both Movie Awards and Movie Magic’s Africa Magic Cable network... |
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| Princess of Wealth | |||
| Royal Battle | |||
| Street Fame | |||
| Windfall | |||
| Woman on Top | |||
| 2006 | Behind the Plot | 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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| Daytime Lovers | Binta | with Tony Umez | |
| Efficacy | 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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| Shut In | |||
| Sitanda Sitanda Sitanda is a Nigerian adventure / drama film directed by African Movie Academy Award winner Izu Ojukwu, and written by Fidel Akpom. The film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007, including Best Picture, Best Nigerian Film, Best Director and Best... |
directed by Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director and actor. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Director for the film Sitanda, which received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd African Movie Academy Awards, including Best Picture & Best Nigerian Film.-Selected Filmography :*White... , this film received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd African Movie Academy Awards 3rd African Movie Academy Awards The 3rd African Movie Academy Awards ceremony was held on March 10, 2007 at the Gloryland Cultural Center in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, to honor the best African films of 2006. The ceremony was broadcast live on Nigerian national television... in 2007, including Best Picture & Best Nigerian Film. |
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| The Law Students | |||
| The Preacher | |||
| Upside Down | with Patience Ozokwor and Tony Umez | ||
| 2007 | A Time to Love | Hope | 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 :... |
| Governor's Wife | 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 :... |
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| 2008 | Mission to Nowhere | ||
| Hidden Treasure | Nadine | 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 :... , Nadia Buari Nadia Buari Nadia Buari is a Ghanaian actress. She received two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2007 and 2009.-Early life:Buari is the daughter of Sidiku Buari, a Ghanaian musician... & 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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| Through the Glass Through the Glass (film) Through the Glass is an American Nigerian comedy film, written, directed and produced by Nollywood actress Stephanie Okereke. The film was nominated for Best Screenplay at the 5th African Movie Academy Awards in 2009.-Plot:... |
Ada | with Garrett McKechnie, Christy Williams, Pascal Atuma Pascal Atuma Pascal Atuma is a Nigerian actor, screenwriter, director and producer.-Filmography:*Actor**2010: My American Nurse 2**2009: Hurricane in the Rose Garden... |
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| 2009 | Nnenda | this film, directed Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu Izu Ojukwu is a Nigerian film director and actor. In 2007 he won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Director for the film Sitanda, which received 9 nominations and won 5 awards at the 3rd African Movie Academy Awards, including Best Picture & Best Nigerian Film.-Selected Filmography :*White... , received 3 nominations at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2010, including the nomination for Heart of Africa |
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