Queen Nwokoye (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled ''

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'' which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Early life and education

Nwokoye was born in

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into a

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family, but she hails from Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government of Abia State 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 Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka, also called UNIZIK or NAU in short is a federal university in Nigeria. It consists of two campuses in Anambra State. Its main campus is in Awka (the capital of Anambra State), while its other campus is in Nnewi. ...

Awka Awka () is the capital city of Anambra State, Nigeria. The city was declared capital on 21 August 1991, after the creation of Anambra and Enugu state, which moved the capital from Enugu to Awka (an administrative center since pre.-colonial times). ...

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where she studied sociology and anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a lawyer.

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) *''

'' (2014) *''Nkwocha'' (2012) *''Ekwonga'' (2013) *''Ada Mbano'' (2014) *''Agaracha'' (2016) *''New Educated Housewife'' (2017) *''Blind Bartimus'' (2015) *Evil Coffin (2016) *Chosen Bride *Heart of Gold (2019)

Awards and nominations

Personal life

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

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Nwokoye, Queen 1982 births Living people Nigerian film actresses Nnamdi Azikiwe University alumni 21st-century Nigerian actresses Igbo actresses Actresses from Abia State Nigerian film award winners