Uzor Osimkpa
Uzor Osimkpa | |
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| Born | Uzoma Osimkpa Lagos State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Other names | Okwuchi |
| Education | Bachelor's degree in Economics Education, Abia State University |
| Alma mater | Abia State University |
| Years active | 2004- till date |
Uzoma Okwuchi Osimkpa // is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Uzor Osimkpa. She emerged 5th in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search season 9.[1]
Biography
[edit]Osimkpa earned a bachelor's degree in economics education from Abia State University, Nigeria.[2]
Career
[edit]Osimkpa's acting career started in 2004 when she featured in the film Shallow Waters.[3] In 2005, she was featured in the BBC World Service Trust test series Wetin dey. The TV series Do Good and Hustle made her more prominent. Subsequently, she has featured in films and TV series which includes Tinsel, The Maze, Flatmate, Edge of Paradise, Doctors Quarters, amongst others.[3]
Osimkpa contested and emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search.[4] She was however eliminated after breaking a rule by removing the shameful stump from her leg as punishment for finishing last in the final challenge titled 'Wave your Flag'[3][5][1]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Selected cast | Ref |
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| 2023 | The Black Book | Adaobi | Thriller | Richard Mofe- Damijo | [6] |
| 2023 | A Sunday Affair | Kelechi | Romance | Oris Erhuero
Moses Akerele |
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| 2022 | The Set Up 2 | Imade | Drama
Crime |
Grace Abah
Oyindamola Adewale |
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| 2021 | Detour | Thriller | Monalisa Chinda | ||
| 2020 | Omambala | Azuka | Thriller |
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[7] |
| 2020 | No more Secrets | Alero | Drama | Ifeanyi Kalu
Kyle Remi |
[8] |
| 2019 | Love is War | Linda | [9] | ||
| My Neighbour | Claire | Drama |
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[10] | |
| 2018 | Just Before I Do | Drama |
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[11] | |
| 2017 | Dance to My Beat | Chacha |
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| 2015 | Fifty | Sade | Drama
Romance |
Iretiola Doyle | |
| 2014 | Oblivious | Sarah | Short drama |
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[12] |
| 2014 | Love, Lies & Alibi | Drama |
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[13] |
| Year | Title | Role | Genre | Selected cast | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Fifty | Sade |
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[13] | |
| 2015 | Desperate House Girls | Ada |
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| 2008 | Tinsel | Drama | [15] |
Accolades
[edit]In 2017 Uzor was nominated for City People Movies Awards category - The Best Upcoming Actress in an English film[16][17] Uzor Osimkpa emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search, this season was held at Usaka, Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Uzor Osimpka Evicted From Gulder Ultimate Search 9, Onyinye Udodi Emerges Last Girl Standing » NaijaVibe". 15 November 2012. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "Uzor Osimkpa : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Archived from the original on 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ a b c izuzu, chibumga (2016-02-15). "5 things you should know about "Tinsel" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ a b "Chidi Mokeme returns as Gulder Ultimate Search host". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "Gulder Ultimate Search contestants unveiled as show kicks off Oct. 16". The Sun (Nigeria). 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ Effiong, Editi (2023-09-22), The Black Book (Thriller), Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Anakle Films, retrieved 2024-06-19
- ^ OMAMBALA - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ No More Secret (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ Love Is War (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ My Neighbour (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ Just Before I Do (2018) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ Oblivious (Short 2014) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ a b Love, Lies & Alibi (TV Movie 2014) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ Desperate Housegirls (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ Tinsel (TV Series 2008– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
- ^ "RMD, Funke Akindele Nominated For City People Movie Awards". Newsbreak.ng. 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
- ^ "List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards - Concise News". 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
External links
[edit]- Uzor Osimkpa at IMDb