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Victoria Nwogu
Born14 December 1994
CitizenshipNigeria
Occupation(s)Actress, film producer, humanitarian
SpouseEmeka Nwokocha

Victoria Uchechukwu Nwogu (Born December 14, 1994) is a Nigerian actress, film producer, and humanitarian.[1][2] She starred alongside Onyeka Onwenu and Swanky JKA in Íjè Awélé,[3][4] a movie she produced and in which she played the titular character, Awele.[5][6][7] She is also the producer of the film, Joe.[8] Nwogu was a finalist for the 2022 Nigerian achievers award for the best-supporting actress of the year,[9] and the 2022 Golden Stars Award for the most promising actress of the year. Through her foundation, 'Victoria Nwogu Outreach', she periodically distributes free sanitary pads and also sponsors and promotes the girl child and women in areas such as scholarship programs, business grants, skills acquisition programs, capacity development, and community development projects.[10]

Early life and education

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Nwogu was born on December 14, 1994 in Imo State. Her father was a banker and her mother was the chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and vice chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress.[11] Nwogu grew up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She attended NNPC Staff School and Royal Girls' Academy, in Port Harcourt.[12][11] She then proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political and Administrative Studies. Nwogu began to attend film auditions in Lagos while she was a student.[11][12] She met Ann Njemanze at this time and the meeting influenced her resolve to be a notable actress.[13]

Career

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Nwogu was a supporting act in 2016 in the movie entitled; 'The Screenplay' playing alongside Mike Ezuruonye.[13] She became noted for her appearance,[14] versatility and accent impressions.[15] Raphael of The Sun (Nigeria) refers to her as “one to transform into different roles as quickly as water boils in fire”.[2] She starred alongside Onyeka Onwenu and Jide Kene Achufusi in Íjè Awélé.[16][17] She also played the lead character of 'Joe' in the movie Joe, with Kelechi Udegbe.[18] Nwogu acted alongside Uche Jombo and Jibola Dabo in "Papa's Gone Mad"; and with Jimmy Odukoya in "Birth Hurts".[13] She has also starred in MTVBase Shuga4, Church Love, Quagmire, How to save my marriage, and Other side of History.[12] Nwogu debuted as a film producer in 2022, with Joe and Íjè Awélé.[19][20] She believes that education is essential for better film acting.[21] Alongside Lorenzo Menakaya and others, Nwogu starred in “Agwaetiti Obiuto” (Island of Happiness), an film adaptation of a book written and directed by Onyeka Nwelue.[13][22]

Recognition

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She was nominated as a finalist in the 2022 Golden Stars Award for the most promising actress of the year, and the 2022 Nigerian achievers award for the best-supporting actress of the year.

Philanthropy

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Nwogu’s foundation; 'Victoria Nwogu Outreach', distributes free sanitary pads,[23][24] and sponsors the girl child and women in business grants, scholarship programs, capacity development, skills acquisition programs, and Community Development Projects. She networks with notable personalities to further the goals of her Foundation.[25][11][26]

Filmography

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Personal life

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Nwogu is married to Emeka Nwokocha, the founder of Dudublack Group.[42]

References

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  1. ^ "Victoria Nwogu - Biography". IMDb. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  2. ^ a b Rapheal (2023). "Victoria Nwogu, star actress to watch out for". The Sun (Nigeria).
  3. ^ "Ije Awele movie: The girl child should be sacred to us – Jide Kene". Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  4. ^ "Nollywood Star, Kene Shows Victoria Meaning Of True Love In "Ije Awele"". 2022-10-29. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  5. ^ Ojukwu, Emeka (2022-12-01), Ije Awele (Drama), Victoria Nwogu, Onyeka Onwenu, Jide Kene Achufusi, Green Plant Network, retrieved 2024-12-21
  6. ^ Rapheal (2024-08-30). "Onyeka Onwenu: Genevieve Nnaji, Victoria Nwogu". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-20.
  7. ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-11-08). "Ije Awele Tells a Story of Abuse & Adoption | Watch Teaser". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  8. ^ Akwawa, Esse (2022-12-01), Joe (Drama), Victoria Nwogu, Kelechi Udegbe, Chris Iheuwa, Green Plant Network, retrieved 2024-12-21
  9. ^ nigeria achievers (2022-06-30). "Nigeria Achievers Award 2022 Final Nominees list". nigeria achievers awards. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  10. ^ Nation, The (2022-08-05). "Sanitary pads should be free, says actress". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  11. ^ a b c d "Meet fast rising movie star, Victoria Nwogu". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  12. ^ a b c "Why rising Nollywood Actress, Victoria Nwogu Is still winning hearts". ThisDay. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  13. ^ a b c d Nwafor (2020-09-17). "Focus is key for me as an actress – Actress, Victoria Nwogu". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  14. ^ Nation, The (2022-10-10). "My curves are natural-Victoria Nwogu". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  15. ^ "Victoria Nwogu: Nollywood's Rising Star and Advocate - THE WORLD SATELLITE". 2024-06-13. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  16. ^ Ijaseun, David (2022-11-01). "Nollywood actor opens up on role in 'Ije Awele'". Businessday NG. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  17. ^ "After Parents' Betrayal, Actress Victoria Nwogu Finds Love in 'Ije Awele' – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  18. ^ Nation, The (2022-10-05). "Actress Victoria Nwogu breaks barrier in blockbuster flick, Joe". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  19. ^ "Joe: A movie showcasing the true strength of women". Vanguard (Nigeria). October 5, 2022.
  20. ^ Augoye, Jane (October 27, 2022). "Onyeka Onwenu, Ejike Asiegbu star in new Nollywood flick 'Ije Awele'". Premium Times. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  21. ^ Nwafor (2023-06-05). "School not a scam in film industry - Victoria Nwogu". Vanguard (Nigeria). Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  22. ^ Nwafor (2018-09-07). "Victoria Nwogu, co-actors meet Wole Soyinka at private screening". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  23. ^ Simon, Stephanie (2022-08-05). "Nigerian actress urges Federal government to subsidize sanitary pads". Voice of Nigeria. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  24. ^ BellaNaija.com (2022-09-26). "Actress Victoria Nwogu advocates for Subsidy on Sanitary Products for Teenage Girls and Women in Nigeria". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  25. ^ "Emeka Nwokocha, Victoria Nwogu lauds Elumelu's Influence – THISDAYLIVE". www.thisdaylive.com. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  26. ^ Nation, The (2022-08-05). "Sanitary pads should be free, says actress". The Nation Newspaper. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  27. ^ Nwafor (2022-11-06). "Violated by dad, betrayed by mum Victoria Nwogu stars in "Ije Awele"". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  28. ^ "Onyeka Onwenu leads strong cast in new movie 'Ije Awele' - Daily Trust". Daily Trust. 2022-10-30. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  29. ^ Nwafor (2023-01-29). "Victoria Nwogu's "Ije Awele" exposes travails of girl-child". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  30. ^ Nwafor (2022-10-05). "Joe: A movie showcasing the true strength of women". Vanguard News. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
  31. ^ Patrick, Uduak-Obong (2023-12-02), Church Love (Drama), Victoria Nwogu, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Blessing Onwukwe, Rok Studios, retrieved 2024-12-21
  32. ^ Dr. Love (Drama), Princess Adefiyebi, Adewuyi Adeleye, Lilian Afegbai, Rok Studios, 2023-01-14, retrieved 2024-12-21{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  33. ^ Patrick, Uduak-Obong (2022-03-06), Birth Hurts (Drama), Zainab Bakare, Uche Ben, Monalisa Chinda, retrieved 2024-12-21
  34. ^ Nwelue, Onyeka (2021-11-04), Other Side of History (Drama), Makinde Adeniran, Chiwetalu Agu, Chika Anyanwu, Blues and Hills Pictures, retrieved 2024-12-21
  35. ^ Alake, Tope (2020-05-07), Love & Pain (Drama), Victoria Nwogu, Deyemi Okanlawon, Odera Olivia Orji, Mazinni Pictures, Rok Studios, retrieved 2024-12-21
  36. ^ Isika, Goodnews Erico (2020-03-07), Disunion (Drama), Owen Agudiegwu, Chigozie Atuanya, Eve Esin, Rok Studios, retrieved 2024-12-21
  37. ^ Robson, Tom (2019-12-31), Papa's Gone Mad (Drama), Jibola Dabo, Stephen Damian, James Jibunma, Rok Studios, Royal Arts Academy, retrieved 2024-12-21
  38. ^ A.N.U (2019-11-10), Quagmire (Drama), Dior Adiele, Chika Agwuike, Karen Ajimobi, Rok Studios, ShutterSpeed Projects, retrieved 2024-12-21
  39. ^ Jombo, Uche, How to Save My Marriage (Drama), Fortune Elky, Ejike Ibedilo, Uche Jombo, Uche Jombo studios, retrieved 2024-12-21
  40. ^ Nwelue, Onyeka (2018-05-05), Agwaetiti Obiuto (Drama), Aarbenco Aigbe, Ifeanyi Akpati, Akuzzor Anozia, Blues and Hills Pictures, retrieved 2024-12-21
  41. ^ Eme, Emmanuel Mang (2017-02-02), The Screenplay (Thriller), Mercy Aigbe, Mike Ezuruonye, Ejike Ibedilo, Mistamang Productions, retrieved 2024-12-21
  42. ^ "Photos from actress Victoria Nwogu and her heartthrob, Emeka Nwokocha's wedding". Linda Ikeji's Blog. 2024-06-03. Retrieved 2024-12-21.
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