Queen Nwokoye

Queen Nwokoye (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early life and education Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family, but she hails from Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She started her Education at Air Force primary school. She completed her secondary school education at Queen's College Enugu, before she proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a Lawyer. During her time at the university, Nwokoye competed in several pageants, including Miss Royal Crown, Miss Nigeria, and Miss Eastern Campus, winning the latter.

Career Since making her acting debut in 2004 in a film titled Nna Men, Nwokoye has gone on to star in several Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations.

Filmography

Nna Men (2004) His Majesty (2004) The Girl is Mine (2004) Security Risk (2004) Save The Baby (2005) Back Drop (2005) Speak The Word (2006) as Gertrude My Girlfriend (2006) Last Kobo (2006) as Esther Lady of Faith (2006) Disco Dance (2006) as Ify Clash of Interest (2006) as Marcellina The Last Supper (2007) as Ifeoma When You Are Mine (2007) as Joyce The Cabals (2007) Show Me Heaven (2007) as Theresa Short of Time (2007) as Mirabel Sand in My Shoes (2007) Powerful Civilian (2007) as Linda Old Cargos (2007) My Everlasting Love (2007) as Nancy Confidential Romance (2007) as Joyce The Evil Queen (2008) Temple of Justice (2008) Onoja (2008) as Princess Heart of a Slave (2008) as Odochi Female Lion (2008) as Cindy Angelic Bride (2008) as Lilian Prince of The Niger (2009) as Kate Personal Desire (2009) League of Gentlemen (2009) as Tamara Last Mogul of the League (2009) as Tamara Jealous Friend (2009) Makers of Justice (2010) as Cynthia Mirror of Life (2011) End of Mirror of Life (2011) Chetanna (2014) Nkwocha (2012) Ekwonga (2013) Ada Mbano (2014) Pretty Liars 1 (2014) as Alice Pretty Liars 2 (2014) Unbeatable Liars 1 (2014) Unbeatable Liars 2 (2014) Agaracha (2016) as Agarachi New Educated Housewife (2017) Blind Bartimus (2015)

Ada Mbano Reloaded Ada Mbano in london Evil Coffin (2016) Heart of Gold (2019) Royal Ghost (2021) Love is Enough (2022) as Oluchi Strained (2023) as Abigail Sweet Jezebel (2023) as Lola

Awards and nominations

Personal life Nwokoye is married to Oluchi Uzoma with whom she has a set of twin boys and a daughter.