Adaora Ukoh is a Nigerian

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actress who has featured in movies including ''Thy Kingdom Come'', ''Black Bra'' and ''

Lekki Wives ''Lekki Wives'' is a Nigerian television drama series written, produced, and directed by Blessing Effiong Egbe. It stars Katherine Obiang, Kiki Omeili, Keira Hewatch-Peace, Adaora Ukoh and Chinonso Young. It ran for three seasons from 2012 to 2 ...

''. She is the host of Divas Dynasty and the CEO of Adaora couture for over-sized women. She also spoke out when the

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went missing.

Biography

Ada was born on 27 April 1976 in

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. She attended St. John college and studied law at the University of Lagos. She entered the Nollywood industry at the age of 19 in 1995, starring in ''

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''. Subsequently, she played different roles in films. In ''Lekki wives'', she featured as Miranda. Her roles are limited due to her big size but she thinks her shape is a gift and blessing. Adaora had to go bald in the movie ''Thy Kingdom Come'' when she acted as a widow.

Personal life

The actress is married to Basil Eriofolor and had a son who came out after some hours in the labour room.

Filmography

* ''Onyeegwu (2023) as Alex sister'' * ''The Apartment (2022) as Meg'' * ''The 3 Sides (2022) as Gloria'' * ''The Ex Wife (2021) as Nene'' * ''Broken Vine (2021) as Mofe'' * ''Half Measure (2020) as Aunty Aanu'' * ''The Bosslady (2019) as Omotola'' * ''Taunting Faith (2019) as Patricia'' * ''Fit Fam (2018) as Cordelia'' * ''Price of Deceit (2017) as Uju'' * ''Cajole (2016)'' * ''Palace War (2014) as Martina'' * ''

(2013 - 2015) as Miranda'' * ''A Better Tomorrow (2011) as Florence'' * ''Behind a Smile (2009) as Maria'' * ''Four Sisters (2008) as Angela'' * ''Keziah (2007) as Monica'' * ''Johnbull & Rosekate (2007) as Sarah'' * ''The High Class (2006) as Blessing'' * ''Only Love (2005) Uloma'' * ''Standing Alone (2004) ass Tessy'' * ''Final Whistle (2000) as Tina'' * ''Evil Genius (1998)'' * ''Curse from Beyond (1999)'' * ''Black Bra (2005)'' * ''

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(1998) as Ratoka'' * ''Rituals (1997)'' * '' Karishika II (1999)'' * ''Deadly Affair (1995)'' * ''

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(1997)''

References

Living people 1976 births 21st-century Nigerian actresses Nigerian film actresses University of Lagos alumni Igbo actresses Nigerian television presenters Nigerian television personalities Nigerian film producers Nigerian women film producers Nigerian women in business Nigerian chief executives Actresses from Anambra State 20th-century Nigerian actresses {{Nigeria-film-actor-stub