Rita Edochie
Rita Edochie | |
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| Born | 16 April 1964 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Tony Edochie |
| Children | 4 |
Rita Edochie// (born 16 April 1964)[1][2][3] is a Nigerian film actress.
Early life and education
[edit]Rita is from Anambra State, in the southeast region of Nigeria[4] and is Igbo.[5] She was born on April 16, 1968, to Mr. and Mrs. Okwudili in Onitsha, Anambra State, her hometown. However, she spent her early years under the care of her uncle, Okika.[6]
In 2016, she revealed that she was sexually assaulted in primary school and gave birth to a child.[7][8]
She earned a bachelor's degree in Mass Communication from Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka in 1990.[9]
Career
[edit]Edochie first worked as a radio presenter for Anambra State Broadcasting Service,[3] where she continued until the state reduced staffing in late 2008.[4] She began her acting career with minor roles in 1990 and has had a long career in Nollywood films,[10] including Love Delayed, Onye-Eze, No More War, Chain Reaction, 1999, Abuja Boys and Censored Love.[3] She has become known for playing mothers.[1]
In 2016, she received the Ambassador For Peace Award of the Universal Peace Federation.[11]
Personal life
[edit]In December 1990, she married Tony Edochie, the younger brother of Pete Edochie; they have four children (Judith, Great valentine edochie, Amanda and Chukwuemekalum).[12][2] She is the aunt of Yul Edochie.[13]
Filmography
[edit]- Arusi Iyi(1998)
- Chain Reaction (1999)
- Hatred(2001) as Felicity
- Onye Eze(2001)
- Tears & Sorrows(2002)
- My Love(2002)
- Evil-Doers(2002) as Susan
- Aka Gum (2002) as Dorothy
- The Catechist(2003)
- Total Regret(2003)
- Secrets of The Heart(2003)
- Slow Poison(2003)
- Rejected Son(2003)
References
[edit]- ^ a b Okundia, Jennifer (16 April 2020). "Rita Edochie discloses what she did on her birthday". P.M. News. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ a b Ojo, James (16 April 2020). "'There's so much agony' - Rita Edochie cancels birthday celebration over COVID-19". The Cable Lifestyle. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ a b c Medeme, Ovwe (22 November 2022). "Nigeria won't know peace until Nnamdi Kanu's release – Actress, Rita Edochie". Premium Times. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ a b Onyango, Wilbroda (14 January 2023). "10 celebrities from Anambra State who make their fellow people proud". Legit.ng. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
- ^ "Rita Edochie: Some Igbos are denying Biafra due to selfishness". New Telegraph. 9 January 2022. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Rita Edochie Biography: Who Is the Famous Nollywood Actor?". 14 September 2022. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
- ^ "I was sexually abused, says Rita Edochie". Vanguard News. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "How I was sexually abused — Rita Edochie". Premium Times Nigeria. 25 May 2016. Retrieved 17 April 2021.
- ^ "Meet Rita Edochie's Lovely Husband, Tony And Her Four Charming Children". Opera News. 2021. Archived from the original on 10 May 2022.
- ^ Okeowo, Kehinde (18 April 2022). "Rita Edochie's throwback photo sends social media into frenzy". TheNiche. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ "Rita Edochie bags Peace Ambassador Award". P.M. News. 2 August 2016. Retrieved 10 May 2022.
- ^ Ajetunmobi, Maymunah (20 May 2022). "Rita Edochie proudly shows off her 4 grown-up kids in lovely family video". Legit.ng - Nigeria news. Retrieved 8 November 2024.
- ^ Peaceman, Pandora (20 September 2023). "Rita Edochie Reacts As Yul Calls Her 'My Own Aunty'". New Telegraph. Retrieved 14 October 2023.
External links
[edit]- Rita Edochie at IMDb