Uche Nwaefuna // (born 8 May 1994), also known as Uche Montana is a Nigerian actress. She won the Moreklue All Youth Awards (Maya), as the best supporting actress in the TV series Hush. Additionally, she received the Best Actress award at The African Film Festival Awards (TAFF) for her performance in the movie "07.03 In 2023, Ranks Africa recognized her as one of the 100 Most Impactful People, and Lagos Magazine honored her with an Actor of the Year award for 2023
Uche Nwaefuna | |
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| Born | Uche Frances Nwaefuna 8 May 1994 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education University of Lagos |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Awards | Maya Awards Africa for Best Supporting Actress in TV Series The African Film Festival Awards for Best Actress in the movie 07:03 |
Early life and career
editUche Nwaefuna was born on 8 May 1997 in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She attended Loral International School, Festac, in Lagos, and then The International School and also the University of Lagos, where she studied Law.[2]
Montana started acting in 2015, when she made her debut in Poison Ivy.[3] Since then, she has appeared in the Africa Magic television series Hush (2016–2017), which aired on GOtv Africa,[3] The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives, and Hire a Woman.[4]
In 2023, she made her debut in film production with her own company, [[Montana Media ]] Her company has already released two movies, "Light Hearts" and "Fine Letters," with more films set to be released soon.
Filmography
edit| Year | Film Title | Role | Selected Cast | |
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| 2024 | The Betrayed | Ammarachi Franklin | Gabriel Afolayan, Jemima Osunde, Adunni Ade, Ibrahim Suleiman, Vine Olugu, Stephanie Zibili, Aderonke Onuoha | |
| 2024 | Wedding Night Blues | Wonuola Ezekiel | Uzor Arukwe
Tochi Akparanta Kamil Audu Chijindu Aniakor | |
| 2024 | A Night in July | Helen | Eso Dike, Deyemi Habibat, Tony Mezie | |
| 2024 | Fine Letters | Miwa | Precious Akaeze, Effiong Christian, Chike Daniels | |
| 2024 | The Silent Intruder | Catherine Philips | Venita Akpofure
Pere Egbi Kachi Nnochiri Lucy Ameh } | |
| 2024 | A player's Heart | Gina | Nancy Chibuike, Wari Jaja, Chibuzor Iheukwumere | |
| 2023 | Teni's Big Day | Toyosi |
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| 2023 | In my Bed | Flora | Atewe Raphael, Elizabeth Kiko Akuma | |
| 2023 | Her Private Escort | Shugah | with Thomas Nwadike and Maurice Sam | |
| 2023 | Light Hearts | Nada | with Chike Daniels, Emma Ayalogu, Felix Bright | |
| 2023 | Roommate Couple | Rose | Patricia Charles, Isabella Emeka | |
| 2022 | Her Desire | Maggie | Rachel Anthony, Benedicta Eboehi, Jennifer Elenbesunu | |
| 2022 | The Story of Boy and Girl | Bella | Chris Akwarandu, Emma Ayalogu, K.C. Brown | |
| 2022 | Baby Bump | Didi | Grace Abah, John Aie, Chris Akwarandu | |
| 2022 | Get over It | Lucy Ameh, Christian Mordi, Okey Uzoeshi | ||
| 2021 | Women & Lies |
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| 2021 | Hide N Seek | Uche Montana |
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| 2021 | Dream Job | Nkechi Okafor |
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| 2021 | Tango of Deception |
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| 2021 | Oldest Bridesmaid | Vivian |
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| 2021 | My Grand Father's Wife | Munachi Snr. |
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| 2020 | Doubt | Rita |
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| 2020 | The Politician's Wife | Jodie | Femi Branch
Stephen Damian Isoken Igbinigie | |
| 2019 | Seven | Efe |
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| 2019 | Made in Heaven | Angel | ||
| 2019 | Hire a Woman | Toyosi | ||
| 2019 | Mad About you | Tommi |
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| 2018 | Lagos Real Fake Life | Precious | ||
| 2018 | The Eve | Bolanle |
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| 2018 | Homely:What Men Want | Suzy | ||
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Tope | ||
| 2017 | Three Wise Men | Essei |
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Accolades
edit| Year | Awards | Category | Results |
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| 2018 | 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress (English)- What Men Want | Nominated |
| 2018 | Maya Awards Africa | Best Actress in TV Series-Hush | Won |
References
edit- ^ BellaNaija.com. "Rising Actress Uche Nwaefuna who stars in TV Series "Hush" celebrates her Birthday with New Fab Photos". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "I'll never quit acting for a man — Uche Nwaefuna". Punch Newspapers. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ a b Onikoyi, Ayo (18 July 2021). "How you can love two men at the same time ―Uche Nwaefuna". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (13 April 2019). "Romantic Comedy, 'Hire A Woman', Dazzles". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
External links
edit- Uche Montana at IMDb
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