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Chinonso Arubayi

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Chinonso Arubayi
Born
Chinonso Ngozi Ijomah

Warri, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
CitizenshipNigeria
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
Occupations
Years active2014–present
Known for
  • My Flatmates (TV series)
  • Lockdown
  • I am Nazzy
  • Rumour Has It (Season3)

Chinonso Arubayi is a Nigerian film and television actress, television presenter, film and television producer and model.[1] She is best known for her roles in My Flatmates, Rumour Has It and her film production debut, I Am Nazzy[2] alongside IK Ogbonna and Jidekene Achufusi. She is also known for her time hosting the Urban Kitchen Show.[3]

Early life

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Chinonso Arubayi was born in Warri, a town in Delta state, in southern Nigeria. She grew in up in Lagos, and is of Igbo heritage, from Awka, in Anambra state, where she graduated with a degree in Mass communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University.[4] While at the university, she was a presenter on the campus radio station.[5] In 2005, Arubayi won the Miss Teen Nigeria title.[6]

Career

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Arubayi began her acting career as a day player on M-Net television series, The Johnsons in 2014.[6] She then began writing and producing for Consolidated Media Associates, owners of Sound city, Trybe TV and Spice TV on the shows, On The Couch, Project Swan, You’ve Got Issues and a few others.[1]

In 2018, Arubayi enrolled in the School of Media studies, at the Pan Atlantic University, where she studied the Business of Film Making for film producers.[1] She had a big break in 2020, when she played a lead role in Mary Remmy Njoku's feature film production, Beyond Pardon.[7] She has since featured in several notable films and television series, including, NDANI TV's Rumour Has It,[8][9] My Flatmates, Crazy Grannies,[10] Lockdown, Loving Amanda,[11] Survivors[12] and others.

In 2018, she began hosting the Filmhouse TV Show[6] and was later unveiled as the host of the popular cooking show, Urban Kitchen, which she hosted for two seasons.[6][4][3]

In April 2022, Arubayi released her debut film production, I Am Nazzy.[13][14] The movie was directed by Kayode Peters and featured notable Nigerian actors including, Jimmy Odukoya, Denrele Edun and IK Ogbonna.[15]

Her performance, as the lead character on Africa Magic TV's original series, Sisi Eko received commendation from fans and critics.[16]

Personal life

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Arubayi was married to Nigerian gospel singer Eric Arubayi in 2014 until his death in 2017.[17][18] They have a son together named Jayden.[19]

Awards and recognition

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In August 2021, Arubayi received a nomination for Next-Rated Actress of the Year at the Africa Choice Awards, alongside other nominees from Ghana and South Africa.[20] In February 2023, she received the award for Distinguished Actress of the Year at the Nigerian Women Achievers Awards.[21]

Year Award Category Note Ref
2021 Africa Choice Awards Next-Rated Actress of the Year Nominated [20]
2023 Nigeria Women Achievers Awards Distinguished Actress of the Year Won [21]

Filmography

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Feature films

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  • I am Nazzy
  • Survivors
  • Lockdown
  • Crazy Grannies
  • Loving Amanda
  • Warmth in Despair
  • Zizani
  • Deathly Obsession
  • Oches Secret
  • Beyond Pardon
  • 3 Can Play
  • Clandestine Consequences
  • Mustapha (ROK Original film)
  • Friends Only
  • 3 Brides
  • Killing Eva
  • Fated to Love
  • Grim
  • All We Ever Wanted
  • The Real Us
  • Frozen Smile
  • 3 Brothers
  • A Lonely Star
  • Muntu
  • Denial
  • Gifted (ROK Original film)
  • Fantasy
  • It's Complicated
  • Keeping Daniella
  • Oh! No Santa
  • Love Struck
  • Staged

TV series

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  • Dilemma
  • Sisi Eko[22]
  • Rumour Has it (NDANI TV Original series)
  • My Flatmates (Africa Magic Original series)
  • Manfriend (Africa Magic Original series)

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Chinonso Arubayi is an actress media entrepreneur". BusinessDay Newspapers. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  2. ^ "Chinonso Arubayi makes bold debut with I am Nazzy". The Guardian Newspapers NG. 2022-03-19. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  3. ^ a b "Urban Kitchen Season 4 Premiers with Chinonso Arubayi as Hostess". ThisDay Newspapers. 2020-10-03. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  4. ^ a b "I've always been passionate about radio, television production - Arubayi". The NewTelegraph Newspaper. 2020-10-09. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  5. ^ "Day 4 #MakeupByAshabeePortraitChallenge: Chinonso Arubayi". BellaNaija. 2018-11-04. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  6. ^ a b c d "Urban Kitchen show unveils Chinonso Arubayi as the new host". Mycookeryzone. 2018-05-15. Archived from the original on 2022-12-27. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  7. ^ "Beyond Pardon". irokotv.com. 2020-05-15. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  8. ^ "Top Igbo Actresses breaking through in Nollywood". anaaedaonline.ng. 2021-08-04. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  9. ^ "Your First Look at Ndani TV's "Rumour Has It" Season 3 is Here!". BellaNaija. 2021-06-16. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  10. ^ "Nollywood Movie Alert- Comedian Princess, Shaffy Bello, Ngozi Nwosu, Emerge In Crazy Grannies". Independent. 2021-07-10. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  11. ^ "Loving Amanda- Blossom Chukwujekwu, Teniola Aladese, Chinonso Arubayi, Sunmbo Adeoye to feature in New Movie". Vanguard Newspaper. 2021-01-30. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  12. ^ "Kayode Peters' Survivors hits Nigerian cinemas today". sunnewsonline. 2022-07-02. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  13. ^ "Chinonso Arubayi's Debut Production Now in Cinemas". ThisDay Newspaper. 2022-04-08. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  14. ^ "BEHOLD NOLLYWOOD'S GAME CHANGING PRODUCERS". Allure Vanguard Newspaper. 2022-05-15. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  15. ^ "Chinonso Arubayi's I am Nazzy dwells on mental health". sunnewsonline. 2022-04-02. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  16. ^ "Chinonso Arubayi shines in Sisi Eko". The Nation Newspaper. 2023-03-10. Retrieved 2023-03-15.
  17. ^ "Actress, Chinonso Arubayi, reveals how social expectation drove her into depression following her husband's death". Ynaija. 2020-12-22. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  18. ^ "I felt betrayed by God when my husband died, late gospel singer's widow". Punch Newspaper. 2019-01-02. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  19. ^ "Chinonso Arubayi Shares Stunning Pictures Of Herself And Son". Independent Newspaper. 2021-07-22. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
  20. ^ a b "Chinonso Arubayi Receives Next Rated Actress Of The Year Nomination". Independent Newspaper. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2023-01-05.
  21. ^ a b "Chinonso Arubayi Wins Big At Nigeria Women Achievers Awards". Independent Newspaper. 2021-08-09. Retrieved 2023-03-16.
  22. ^ "Meet the Cast of Africa Magic's New Comedy Series 'Sisi Eko'". Nigerianscommunicatiosnweek. 2022-07-16. Retrieved 2022-12-27.
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