Chioma Chukwuka


Chioma Chukwuka is a Nigerian actress and movie producer. In 2007 she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a leading role", and the Afro Hollywood award for best actress in a lead role in 2010.

Early life

Akpotha was born in Lagos State, and hails from Oraifite, Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. She then headed to Lagos State University, where she studied Banking and Finance.

Career

Chukwuka's acting career began with her debut in the movie "The Apple" in 2000. She also acted in the film The Handkerchief in 2000. In 2007 she received the "Best Actress in a Lead Role" award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the Flesh. With 20 years of experience, she has starred in more than 350 Nollywood movies, produced 6 movies and have many awards to her credit. As a film maker, Chioma has produced/co-produced over 8 movies including the award-nominated blockbuster On Bended Knees.
She is also a public speaker and mentor. She launched a capacity-building platform in January 2019, Masterclass With Chioma where young talents are taught by experienced actors, screenwriters, filmmakers, and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in film, TV, and theatre.

Masterclass With Chioma

In January 2019, she announced the launch of a capacity-building platform called Masterclass With Chioma, where aspiring talents, especially actors, are taught by seasoned filmmakers, screenwriters, actors and other industry professionals on what it takes to make it in film, TV, and theatre.

Endorsement deals

Chioma Akpotha became the brand ambassador for Erisco Foods in November 2018.
Chukwuka has served as a brand ambassador for a number of Nigerian and international commercial brands, including Globacom Nigeria, a telecommunications company, Omo Detergent and Harpic Cleaner.

Personal life

Chukwuka married Franklyn Akpotha in 2006.

Filmography

As actress

YearAward BodyCategoryNominated WorkResult
2007Africa Movie Academy AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleSins of the Flesh
2010Afro Hollywood awardBest Actress in a Leading RoleHerself
2012Exquisite Lady of the Year AwardsBrand Ambassador of the YearHarpic
2013Exquisite Lady of the Year AwardsFilm Actress of the YearOn Bended Knees
2013Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Lead Actress in an English MovieOn Bended Knees
2013Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest DramaOn Bended Knees
2013Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest CinematographyOn Bended Knees
2013Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActressOn Bended Knees
2014Exquisite Lady of the Year AwardsBrand Ambassador of the YearOmo
2014Africa Movie Academy AwardBest Actress in a Leading RoleAccident
2014Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest ActressAccident
2014Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Lead FemaleAccident
2014Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in a Lead RoleAccident
2014City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year Herself
2015City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year Herself
2016City People Entertainment AwardsBest Actress of the Year Herself
2017Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Actress in a ComedyWives on Strike
2018Ghana-Naija AwardsActress of the YearHerself