Weruche Opia

Reanne Weruche Opia (born 11 April 1987) is a Nigerian actress and entrepreneur. She is the founding CEO of the clothing line Jesus Junkie Clothing. She was nominated for a British Academy Television Award for her performance in the BBC miniseries I May Destroy You.

Early life and education Born in Lagos, Opia moved to Southeast London at the age of 13. Her father is an author and professor of social sciences and her mother is veteran Nigerian broadcaster and television host Ruth Benamaisia-Opia. Opia holds a degree in drama and sociology from the University of the West of England, Bristol.

Opia gained prominence through her role as Cleopatra Ofoedo in the third series of the BBC comedy Bad Education and its 2015 spinoff film. Opia was nominated in 2015 in the Nollywood Actress of the Year category at the 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for her role in the film When Love Happens. From 2019 to 2020, Opia was in the main cast of the Dave sitcom Sliced as Naomi.

Opia starred as Terry Pratchard in Michaela Coel's BBC series I May Destroy You, which first aired in June 2020. For her performance, Opia was nominated for a British Academy Television Award and won a Black Reel Award. In 2022, she appeared in the ITV thriller Our House.

Audiobook narration

Filmography Film

Television

Stage Year Title Role Notes 2014 Liberian Girl Finda Royal Court Theatre, London 2015 The Trial Comptroller Young Vic, London 2018 The Divide Giella The Old Vic, London

Awards and nominations Year Award(s) Category Work(s) Result Ref. 2015 Nigeria Entertainment Awards Actress of The Year (Nollywood) ...When Love Happens Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress in a Comedy 2021 Independent Spirit Awards Best Ensemble Cast in a New Scripted Series (shared with cast) I May Destroy You British Academy Television Awards Best Supporting Actress Black Reel Awards Outstanding Supporting Actress, TV Movie or Limited Series 2023AudioFile Earphones Award For her narration of Honey & Spice.Honey & SpiceWon