Chinwekene Isaac Udokporo is a Nigerian actress. She won the 2019 City People Movie Awards for Face of Igbo Movie of the year which was presented by City People Magazine.[1][2]
Chinwe Isaac | |
|---|---|
| Born | Chinwekene Isaac Udokporo |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | National Diploma in Music, University of Nigeria Bachelor's degree in Political Science, Lagos State University |
| Alma mater | University of Nigeria Lagos State University |
| Occupation | Nigerian actress |
| Awards | Face of Igbo Movie of the Year |
Education
editChinwe is a National Diploma Degree Holder in Music from the University of Nigeria Nsukka.[3] Thereafter, She studied Political Science at the Lagos State University (LASU) part time while acting.[4]
Personal life
editChinwe Isaac was born in Owerri, Imo State. She celebrates her birthday on September 5.[5] Chinwe had to quite acting to get married [6] she and Laclass Ozuogwu an Enugu Producer met at Actors Guild of Nigeria Office in Surulere.[7] Chinwe and the Producer are Lovers.[8]
Career
editIsaac's acting career started in 2008, she became prominent when she was featured in the Nollywood movie One Last Feeling.[9] However, she became more notable when she featured in the movie Isioma Scotland. Because of her role in this movie, she won an award as the Face of Igbo Movie of the year.[1] Chinwe's passion for acting started when she was a child. She played major roles during School Play Dramas.[10] Coincidentally her both parents were actors. They used to act in Church Dramas so they were very supportive to her.[11]
In a 2012 list compiled by Vanguard, Isaac was listed as one of top five hot Nollywood actresses in the film industry to watch out for.[12] Isaac declared her intention to quit acting to focus on a new direction for her life. Her decision to stop acting was because she wants to keep a happy marital home.[13] she later featured in some movies. She became an A- list Actress 3 years after joining the movie industry.[14] When she was in Imo State She registered with the State Chapter of the Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) there after, She relocated to Lagos State for School.[15]
Selected filmography
edit- Uncomfortable Truth (2014)[16] as Maya
- Painted Lies (2014) as Maya
- Icheke Oku (2016) as Nwaka
- Loud Silence(2016) as Thelma[17]
- Isioma Scotland (2017)[18]
- Queen of the Sun (2018) as Adaku
- A Taste of Grief (2019)[19] as Juliet
- Mr Lover Lover(2020)
- Please Say No (2023) as Diane
- Far In-between(2023)Sophy
- Sweet16
- Girls War
- Leave my Wife
- Twisted Desires
- Untamed
- Cobra
- Destitute[20]
Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | City People Movie Awards | Best Actress of the Year (Igbo) | Nominated | [21] |
| Face of Igbo Movie of the year | Won | [2] | ||
| Best Comedy Actress of the Year(Igbo) | Nominated | [21] | ||
| Best Igbo Film of the year (Isioma Scotland) | Nominated | [21] | ||
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year (Female) | Nominated | [22] |
References
edit- ^ a b City People (2019-10-22). "Gists From The 2019 City People Movie Awards – Read About The Movie Stars That Rocked". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-12-12. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ a b City People (2019-10-14). "Igbo Movie Winners @ 2019 City People Movie Awards". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2021-04-23. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigerian men won't let me be, cries out Chinwe". Vanguard.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigeria men won't let me be, Chinwe cries out". Vanguard.
- ^ Ekpo, Nathan Nathaniel (2018-09-05). "Actress, Isaac Chinwe on Vacation, Celebrates Birthday in Style". Modern Ghana. Archived from the original on 2021-04-17. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (April 7, 2012). "CHINWE ISAAC: I quit acting to build a happy home". Vanguard.
- ^ Akinnagbe, Akintomide (Sep 6, 2011). "ACTRESS CHINWE ISAAC STEPS OUT WITH HER LOVER". Modern Ghana.
- ^ Akinnagbe, Akintomide (Sep 6, 2011). "ACTRESS CHINWE ISAAC STEPS OUT WITH HER LOVER". MODERN GHANA.
- ^ "ACTRESS CHINWE ISAAC STEPS OUT WITH HER LOVER". Nigeriafilms.com. Retrieved 2021-10-26.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigeria men won't let me be - cries out Chinwe". Vanguard.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigeria men won't let me be - Chinwe cries out". Vanguard.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (2012-01-07). "5 hot Nollywood babes to watch in 2012". Vanguard News. Archived from the original on 2012-01-07. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Njoku, Benjamin (2012-04-06). "CHINWE ISAAC: 'I quit acting to build a happy home'". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Archived from the original on 2012-04-07. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigerian men won't let me be, Chinwe cries out". Vanguard.
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (March 18, 2011). "Nigerian men won't let me be cries out Chinwe". Vanguard.
- ^ "UNCOMFORTABLE TRUTH | African Movie Review | Talk African Movies". www.talkafricanmovies.com. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Chinwe Isaac | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-11-04.
- ^ "Isioma Scotland (2017) - nlist | Nollywood, Nigerian Movies & Casting". nlist.ng. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ A Taste of Grief (TV Movie 2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-10-25
- ^ Benjamin, Njoku (April 7, 2012). "CHINWE ISAAC: 'I quit acting to build a happy home". Vanguardngr.
- ^ a b c Salami, Oluwadamilare (2019-10-04). "NOMINATION LIST FOR 2019 CITY PEOPLE MOVIE AWARDS (IGBO)". City People Magazine. Archived from the original on 2019-10-06. Retrieved 2021-10-25.
- ^ "Rita Dominic, OC Ukeje, Fathia Balogun, Uche Jombo, Mike Ezuruonye, Ireti Doyle & More Make the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 2013-09-30. Archived from the original on 2016-02-29. Retrieved 2021-10-26.