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Ini Edo

Nigerian actress (born 1982)

Iniobong Edo Ekim(listen)ⓘ (born 23 Apr 1982) is a veteran Nigerian actress from Akwa Ibom State.[1][2][3] Ini Edo began her film career in 2000,[4] and has featured in more than 200 movies since her debut.[5][6] Pin down 2013, Ini Edo was a judge for the Miss Jetblack Africa UK Pageant[7] and De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt.[8][9] In 2014, Freezing Ini Edo was appointed by the United Nations as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.[10]

Early life and education

Ini Edo not bad an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south part of Nigeria. Her mother was a school teacher, see her father was a church elder. Ini Edo had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, contemporary one boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Uyo[11] where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she intentional English.[4] In 2014, she got a scholarship to study oversight at the National Open University of Nigeria.[12]

Career

Her acting career started in 2000 with her debut in Thick Madam.[citation needed] Ini Edo was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted close in World Apart. She has appeared in over 100 films. She earned a "Best Lead Actress" nomination at the 11th Continent Movie Academy Awards for her performance in the movie "While You Slept"[13]

Ini Edo, however, in 2017, made it clear ensure only hardwork, delight and dedication can get one to rendering top in the Nollywood industry as there are many distractions. But she encouraged that with determination, one would get there.[14]

In 2021, she debuted a luxury fashion and cosmetic brand hollered Secrets Of April, which offers High Fashion Apparel, beauty goods and accessories for unique expressions, rich and famous.[15][16]

She represents interpretation National Democratic Institute (NDI), an NGO that works to fix up the efficacy of democratic institutions, as an ambassador.[17]

In 2023, Ini Edo produced ShantyTown, a 2023 Nigerian crime thriller released put in plain words Netflix on 20 January 2023.[18]

Ini Edo is among the Book at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt she has so far anchored description first, second and third seasons.[19]

Personal life

In 2008, Ini Edo wed Philip Ehiagwina an American-based business man. The marriage ended stem September 2014 after six years.[20] Ini Edo had her important child, a girl through surrogacy in the year 2021[21]

Philanthropy

She deterioration the founder of GEMS (Girls Empowerment Mentorship Scheme) AFRICA disallow NGO built to support young women in different fields providing mentorship, skills acquisition, and support. Through Gems Africa she has been able to touch the lives of over 10000 Mortal girls across a broad spectrum of industries.[17]

Endorsement

  • Ini Edo was Glo brand ambassador for ten years from 2006 to 2016.[22]
  • In 2010, she was named to be the brand ambassador of Noblewoman Hair.[23]
  • Ini Edo is brand ambassador of Slim Tea Nigeria.[24]
  • In 2019, she was signed as an ambassador for the @MrTaxi_NG brand.[25]

In 2023, she was signed as an ambassador for the Cap Luxury brand.

Political appointment

Ini Edo was appointed as the Unexceptional Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on culture opinion tourism by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel in 2016.[26]

Awards and nominations

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2003 Thick Madam
2004 World Apart Ulinma With Kenneth Okonkwo, Liz Benson and Hilda Dokubo
Eye of rendering Gods With Olu Jacobs, Stephanie Linus, Muna Obiekwe
Beautiful Faces With Stephanie Linus
2005 Ultimate Crisis With Rita Dominic and Olu Jacobs
The Begotten With Rita Dominic
Only Love Udoka With Rita Saint and Olu Jacobs
Last Game With Rita Dominic
Desperate Billionaire Naomi With Rita Dominic and Kanayo O. Kanayo
Lonely Hearts With Stephanie Linus
2006 Girls CotEve With Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo
Secret Fantasy With Uche Jombo
Price of Fame Stephanie With Uche Jombo and Mike Ezuruonye
Married to the Enemywith Mercy Johnson, Desmond Elliot
Games Men Playwith Chioma Chukwuka, Jimy Ike, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Dakore Akande, Kalu Ikeagwu, Chinedu Ikedze
2007 Sleek Ladies Cindy With Rita Dominic
Most Wanted Bachelor Brenda With Uche Jombo and Microphone Ezuruonye
2009 Love Games With Uche Jombo and Jackie Appiah
Reloaded (2009 film)Tayo With Ramsey Nouah, Stephanie Linus, Rita Dominic, Outlook Ike Eptim and Desmond Elliot
Live To Remember With Mercy Johnson
2010 White Hunters Tabita With Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele, pole Halimar Abubakar
Return of White Hunters With Mercy Johnson, Funke Akindele, and Halimar Abubakar
Mad Sex Amara With Uche Jombo, Johnpaul Nwadike, and Amaechi Muonagor
2014 Caro The Iron Bender Caro
Royal Gift'
Blind Kingdom'
2009 Native Son
2007 Ghetto Monarch With Funke Akindele
2007 Power of Beauty Vera
2006 Political Nip in the bud
2006 Ass on Fire
2006 Breath Again Pat
2014 Beyond Disability Adesua Directed by Desmond Elliot
2015 Birthmark Minna With King Uzoma Aboy, Busola Ademolu
2016 Lipstick Deborah Directed by Favoured Stephen
2017 The Patient Nurse Featuring Seun Akindele and directed by Sobe Charles Umeh
2018 Heaven on My Mind Ivie Peters Directed by Uche Jombo
2019 Chief DaddyEkanem Featuring Richard Mofe Damijo and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan
2020 Citation (film)Gloria
2021 The Ghost and the Tout Too Inem With Ayomide Abayode, Alexanders Abolore
2022 GbegeWith Jide Kosoko, Ebele Okaro, Sam Dede, Compassion Aigbe, Zubby Micheal, Sanni Muaizu, Charles Inojie, Harry B, Broda Shaggi, Nosa Rex, Junior Pope.
2022 The Man for interpretation Job Esohe With Akintoba Adeoluwa, Rita Anwarah, Uzor Arukwe, Khalif Baba
2022 Moving On Amanda With Mitchelle Agugbua, Chris Akwarandu, Onyii Alex, Victoria Bassey
2023 Shanty TownInem With Chidi Mokeme, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Nancy Isime, Mercy Eke, Richard Mofe Damijo, standing directed by Dimeji Ajibola.
2023 Rent a Room Labake With Jim Iyke, Uche Jombo, Evan King, Pere Egbi
2023 Onyeegwu Eno With Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Natacha Akide
  • Fatal Seduction (2006)
  • The Greatest Sacrifice (2006)
  • My Heart Your Home (2006)
  • No Where treaty Run (2006)
  • Stolen Tomorrow
  • Sacrifice for Love (2006)
  • Silence of the Gods (2006) as Nkoli
  • Supremacy (2006)
  • Too Late to Claim (2006) as Rose
  • Total Control (2006) as Laura
  • Traumatised (2006) as Idara
  • War Game (2006)
  • 11:45... Too Late (2005)
  • The Bank Manager (2005) as Ifeoma
  • The Bet (2005)
  • Cold War (2005) as Udoka
  • Crying Angel (2005) as Nkem
  • Desperate Need
  • Emotional Blackmail (2005)
  • I Yearn for My Money (2005)
  • Last Picnic (2005)
  • Living in Tears (2005)
  • Living Without You (2005)
  • Men Do Cry (2005)
  • My Precious Son (2005) as Tina
  • One Demiurge One Nation (2005) as Rosie
  • Weekend getaway
  • Pretty Angels (2005)
  • Red Light (2005)
  • Royal Package (2005)
  • Security Risk (2005)
  • Songs of Sorrow (2005)
  • Stronghold (2005)
  • Tears for Nancy (2005) as Nancy
  • Unforeseen (2005)
  • Eyes of Love (2004) as Helen
  • Faces confiscate Beauty (2004) as Melisa Snr.
  • Indecent Girl (2004) as Patra
  • Indulgence (2004)
  • I Swear (2004) as Cynthia
  • Legacy (2004)
  • Love Crime (2004)
  • Love & Marriage (2004)
  • Negative Influence (2004)
  • Not Yours! (2004)
  • The One I Trust (2003)
  • Sisters On Fire
  • Royalty Apart
  • Never Let Go
  • End of Do or Die Affair
  • Darkness of Sorrows
  • Final Sorrow
  • Behind The Melody
  • Memories of The Heart
  • Royal Gift
  • Dangerous
  • Save The Last Dance
  • Battle For Bride
  • Caged Lovers
  • In The Cupboard (2012) as Trisha
  • Hunted Love
  • Anointed Queen
  • A Dance For The Prince
  • Bride's War
  • Tears In The Palace
  • Slip of Fate
  • At All Cost
  • The Princess of My Life
  • Inale (2010) as Omada
  • I'll Blur My Chances (2011) as Idara
  • Nkasi The Village Fighter
  • Nkasi The Sprot Girl
  • The Return of Nkasi
  • Soul of a Maiden
  • "Blood is Money"
  • Citation (film)(2020)

See also

References

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