Oge Okoye // (listen) ( born 16 November 1980)[1] is a Nigerian actress from Nnewi in Anambra State. Oge Okoye was born in London,[2] and later moved to live in Lagos with her family. She completed her primary school in London before moving to Nigeria. Upon returning to Nigeria, she attended the University Primary School Enugu and moved on to the Holy Rosary College, Enugu for her secondary school.[3]
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Born | 16 November 1980 London, United Kingdom |
Nationality | British and Nigerian |
Education | Theatre Arts, Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2002-till present |
Oge Okoye graduated from the Nnamdi Azikiwe University, Awka with a degree in Theatre Arts. Okoye joined the Nigerian film industry known as Nollywood in 2001. She came to limelight in 2002 after performing in the film ‘Spanner’ where she starred with Chinedu Ikedieze popularly known as ‘Aki’ in the Nigerian film industry. She married her longtime boyfriend Stanley Duru in 2005 and had two kids. She separated from her husband in 2012.[4] In 2006, she was nominated for the African Movie Academy Award for "Best Actress in a supporting role" for her performance in the movie "Eagle's Bride"[5][6][7]
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Year | Title | Role | Director | Ref |
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2015 | María Auxiliadora (Football cup) | Patricia the Chamber Maid | — | [8] |
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