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Queen Nwokoye
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Nwokoye in 2021
Born (1982-08-11) 11 August 1982 (age 42)
Lagos State, Nigeria
Nationality Nigerian
Alma mater Nnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupation
  • Actress, entrepreneur
Years active 2004–present
Notable work
Nwanyi Mbano, The Harvest. Chetanna (2015), Oshimiri

Queen Nwokoye Listeni// (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 Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government of Abia 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 in 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)
  • My Girlfriend (2006)
  • Last Kobo (2006)
  • Lady of Faith (2006)
  • Disco Dance (2006)
  • Clash of Interest (2006)
  • The Last Supper (2007)
  • When You Are Mine (2007)
  • The Cabals (2007)
  • Show Me Heaven (2007)
  • Short of Time (2007)
  • Sand in My Shoes (2007)
  • Powerful Civilian (2007)
  • Old Cargos (2007)
  • My Everlasting Love (2007)
  • Confidential Romance (2007)
  • The Evil Queen (2008)
  • Temple of Justice (2008)
  • Onoja (2008)
  • Heart of a Slave (2008)
  • Female Lion (2008)
  • Angelic Bride (2008)
  • Prince of The Niger (2009)
  • Personal Desire (2009)
  • League of Gentlemen (2009)
  • Last Mogul of the League (2009)
  • Jealous Friend (2009)
  • Makers of Justice (2010)
  • Mirror of Life (2011)
  • End of Mirror of Life (2011)
  • Chetanna (2014)
  • Nkwocha (2012)
  • Ekwonga (2013)
  • Ada Mbano (2014)
  • Pretty Liars 1 (2014)
  • Pretty Liars 2 (2014)
  • Unbeatable Liars 1 (2014)
  • Unbeatable Liars 2 (2014)
  • Agaracha (2016)
  • New Educated Housewife (2017)
  • Blind Bartimus (2015)
  • Evil Coffin (2016)
  • Chosen Bride
  • Heart of Gold (2019)
  • "polygamy"

Awards and nominations

Year Award ceremony Prize Result Ref
2011 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress in an English Movie Nominated
Fresh Scandal Free Actress Won
2012 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language) Nominated
2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Lead Actress in an English Movie Nominated
2014 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Indigenous Actress Nominated
2015 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Nominated
Zulu African Film Academy Awards Best Actor Indigenous (Female) Won
Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo) Won
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Face of Nollywood Award (English) Won
2017 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress –English Nominated
2023 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series Nominated

Personal life

Queen Nwokoye is married to Mr. Uzoma with whom she has a set of twin boys and a daughter

See also

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