Georgina Onuoha
Georgina Onuoha | |
|---|---|
| Born | September 29 [1] |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | LASU |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1990- till present |
| Notable work | Living in Bondage |
| Spouse | Ifeanyi Igwegbe |
| Children | 2 |
Georgina Onuoha (born September 29, 1980)[2] is a Nollywood actress, model, television personality, and philanthropist.[3]
She is from Anambra state in South Eastern Nigeria.
Early life and education
Georgina was born and raised in Lagos, where she attended Badagry Grammar School for her secondary school and earned her West African Senior Certificate. Following that, she continued on to LASU, where she completed two degrees. Prior to earning a bachelor's degree in international relations and strategic studies, the applicant first earned an associate degree in international law and diplomacy.[4]
Career
She joined the Nigerian movie industry in 1990 at the age of 10 years. She came to fame in 1992 after acting in the movie titled "Living in Bondage". she was nominated for a best-supporting actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
She publicly criticized the Nigerian government for the removal of fuel subsidies in 2016.[5] In an Instagram post in March 2016, she claimed to be suffering from an unnamed illness for 8 years.[6]
She also criticized Yul Edochie on having a second wife.[7]
She was married to her American-based husband, Ifeanyi Igwegbe and they have two daughters.[8]
See also
References
- ^ "Photos From Georgina Onuoha's Birthday Party". iyodatv.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Redirect Notice". www.pmnewsnigeria.com. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Nollywood Actress, Georgina Onuoha Shares Stunning Photos". informationng.com. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Georgina Onuoha Biography | Profile | Fabwoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content For The Nigerian Woman. 2020-09-29. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
- ^ "Actress blasts President Buhari". pulse.ng. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "For eight years I have battled illness – Georgina Onuoha [PHOTO]". dailypost.ng. Retrieved 31 July 2016.
- ^ "Polygamy: 'You failed traditionally, scripturally', actress Georgina Onuoha slams Yul Edochie". Vanguard News. 2022-06-10. Retrieved 2022-07-21.
- ^ "Nigerian celebrities who suffered domestic violence The Nation Newspaper". 2019-09-07. Retrieved 2022-07-16.
External links
- Georgina Onuoha at IMDb