Oge Okoye // ⓘ ( born 16 November 1980)[1] is a Nigerian actress from Nnewi in Anambra State. Oge Okoye was born in London,[2] and later moved to live in Lagos with her family. She completed her primary school in London before moving to Nigeria. Upon returning to Nigeria, she attended the University Primary School Enugu and moved on to the Holy Rosary College, Enugu for her secondary school.[3]
Oge Okoye | |
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| Born | 16 November 1980 (age 43) London, United Kingdom |
| Nationality | British and Nigerian |
| Education | Theatre arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2002–present |
Oge Okoye graduated from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a degree in theatre arts. Okoye joined the Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood in 2001. She came to limelight in 2002 after performing in the film ‘Spanner’ where she starred with Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as ‘Aki’ in the Nigerian film industry. She married her longtime boyfriend Stanley Duru in 2005 and had two kids. She separated from her husband in 2012.[4] In 2006, she was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a supporting role" for her performance in the movie "Eagle's Bride"[5][6][7]
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| Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
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| 2015 | María Auxiliadora (Football cup) | Patricia the Chamber Maid | — | [8] |
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References edit
- ^ "Oge Okoye, Biography". mobile.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 31 May 2022.
- ^ "Biography". Retrieved 20 June 2015.
- ^ "Nigerian actress Oge Okoye's biography". 17 November 2020.
- ^ "Actress Oge Okoye visits church of pastor who faked resurrection". 28 March 2019.
- ^ "No Big Deal In Married Woman Going To Club - Oge Okoye". Nigerian Tribune. Ibadan, Nigeria. 30 January 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ Ogbonna, Amadi (1 August 2009). "My husband thought Iwas a prostitute, say Oge Okoye". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria: Vanguard Media. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ "Stars at War - Oge Okoye Battles Ini Edo Over Gossip". Allafrica.com. AllAfrica Global Media. 21 November 2010. Retrieved 4 February 2011.
- ^ "'Hotel Majestic' Oge Okoye, Ivie Okujaye, Bukky Ajayi star in new telenovela". Pulse Nigeria. Chidumga Izuzu. 31 December 2014. Retrieved 31 December 2014.
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