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Regina Chukwu

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Regina Chukwu
Born23 March[1][2]
Citizenship Nigeria
Alma materLagos State Polytechnic
OccupationFilm actress

Regina ChukwuListen is a Nigerian actress, film producer and director.[3]

Early life and education

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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

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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

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  • 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

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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

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  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.