Chinonso Arubayi

Chinonso Arubayi is a Nigerian film and television actress, television presenter, film and television producer and model. She is best known for her roles in My Flatmates, Rumour Has It and her film production debut, I Am Nazzy alongside IK Ogbonna and Jidekene Achufusi. She is also known for her time hosting the Urban Kitchen Show.

Early life Chinonso Arubayi was born in Warri, a town in Delta state, in southern Nigeria. She grew in up in Lagos, and is of Igbo heritage, from Awka, in Anambra state, where she graduated with a degree in mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University. While at the university, she was a presenter on the campus radio station. In 2005, Arubayi won the Miss Teen Nigeria title. Career Arubayi began her acting career as a day player on M-Net television series, The Johnsons in 2014. She has since featured in several notable films and television series, including, Ndani TV's Rumour Has It, My Flatmates, Crazy Grannies, Lockdown, Loving Amanda, Survivors and others.

In 2018, she began hosting the Filmhouse TV Show The film was directed by Kayode Peters and featured Jimmy Odukoya, Denrele Edun and IK Ogbonna.

Her performance, as the lead character on Africa Magic TV's original series, Sisi Eko received commendation from fans and critics.

Personal life Arubayi was married to Nigerian gospel singer Eric Arubayi in 2014 until his death in 2017. They have a son together named Jayden.

Awards and recognition In August 2021, Arubayi received a nomination for Next-Rated Actress of the Year at the Africa Choice Awards, alongside other nominees from Ghana and South Africa. In February 2023, she received the award for Distinguished Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Women Achievers Awards. Year Award Category Note Ref 2021 Africa Choice Awards Next-Rated Actress of the Year Rumour Has it (NDANI TV Original series) My Flatmates (Africa Magic Original series) Manfriend (Africa Magic Original series)