Elma Mbadiwe

Elma Kenechukwu Mbadiwe is a Nigerian actress.

Early life Elma was born on January 28, 1988 in Imo State Nigeria. She had a natural passion for the Arts.

Education Mbadiwe obtained a bachelor's degree in mass communication from The Redeemer's University Nigeria, Ede, Osun State. She also has a diploma in acting for screen from Royal Arts Academy, Surulere, Lagos.

Career Before Mbadiwe delved into acting, she worked as a writer at Consolidated Media, the media house for SoundCity. She also worked in the production department.

Her acting career started in 2016, and her first movie was The Audition. Both movies were produced by African Magic Production. She has starred alongside other Nollywood actors in movies including Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Dysfunction.

Filmography +FilmographyYearTitleGenreRoleSelected castRef.202410th AvenueTV Series - DramaEfe JohnsonChimezie Imo Korede Soyinka Ozzy Agu Akin Lewis Olumide Oworu

Bucci Franklin

Bolanle Ninalowo

Ruby Okezie

Genoveva Umeh

Accolades

Mbadiwe was nominated for Best Upcoming Actress at the 2018 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards. The nomination was for her role in the LGBT movie We Don't Live Here Anymore, which received 11 nominations.