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Ngozi Ezeonu
Ngozi Ezeonu is a Nigerian actress and former journalist notable for her portrayal of archetypal mothers in Nollywood movies
23May
196523 May 1965
Born
Ngozi Ezeonu was born on May 23, 1965 in Owerri
13July
198013 July 1980
Early life
Ngozi Ezeonu, originally from Ogbunike in Anambra State, was born in Owerri to Dennis and Ezenwanyi Ikpelue, and has six siblings; she pursued a journalism education at the Nigerian Institute of Journalism and gained experience working for Radio Lagos and Eko FM before achieving fame as an actress
13July
199413 July 1994
Career
Initially cast in younger roles, Ngozi Ezeonu gained recognition for her maternal roles, but her breakthrough came in 1994 when she portrayed Nkechi, the antagonist's best friend in the Igbo blockbuster Nneka the Pretty Serpent, followed by her role as Thelma, a high society mistress, in Glamour Girls the same year.
13July
201213 July 2012
Awards and recognition
Her portrayal in the 2012 film "Adesuwa" garnered Ngozi Ezeonu a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
13July
202313 July 2023
Filmography
Having appeared in over 150 Nollywood films, Ngozi Ezeonu has an extensive filmography to her credit.
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