Regina Chukwu

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Regina Chukwu
Born23 March[1][2]
CitizenshipFile:Flag of Nigeria.svg Nigeria
Alma materLagos State Polytechnic
OccupationFilm actress

Regina ChukwuAudio file "Yo-Regina Chukwu.ogg" not found is a Nigerian actress, film producer and director.[3]

Early life and education

Regina Chukwu was born in Iyana Ipaja, Lagos, but she is from the Eastern part of Nigeria, Enugu State.[4] She attended Alimosho Primary and Grammar School before she later proceeded to Lagos State Polytechnic.[5][6]

Personal Life

She was married two decades ago and is blessed with two precious children, a boy and a girl. Tragically, her husband succumbed to a long-term illness just four years into their marriage, leaving her to navigate life as a single parent.[7]

Filmography

  • Ogunso
  • Idaro
  • Akun
  • Ewatomi
  • Bridal Shower
  • Encounter
  • Two Mothers
  • Family Ties
  • Ifedolapo (2015) - Nurse Nkechi
  • Couple's Award (2017) - Lizzy
  • Wetin Women Want (2018) - Yeni
  • Alase (2020)
  • Battle on Buka Street (2022)[8] - Charity

Awards and nominations

Year Award Category Result Ref
2011 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Nominated
2013 African Magic Viewers'Choice Awards Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Nominated
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) Won
2020 Best Supporting Actress (Yoruba) Nominated

References

  1. "Regina Chukwu celebrates birthday with Amazing photos - Vanguard Allure". Vanguard Allure. March 23, 2019. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  2. Izuzu, Chibumga (March 23, 2016). "6 things you should know about "Akun" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  3. "It is expensive to survive in Dubai — Regina Chukwu". Punch Newspapers. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2022-08-06.
  4. Sesan (2018-04-22). "I prefer acting with Yoruba actors to Igbo colleagues –Regina Chukwu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  5. THISDAYLIVE, Home - (October 15, 2020). "Regina Chukwu: I Used to Sell Wares By Road Side… Now I Live a Better Life – THISDAYLIVE". THISDAYLIVE – Truth and Reason. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  6. Owolawi, Taiwo (April 28, 2022). "Mercy Aigbe and other top Yoruba Nollywood actors who are not Yorubas". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved August 6, 2022.
  7. Enenaite, Blessing (2023-01-06). "My children want me to remarry – Regina Chukwu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 2024-11-07.
  8. "Funke Akindele premieres new movie, 'Battle on Buka Street'". Tribune Online. 2022-12-18. Retrieved 2023-06-04.