Daniella Okeke
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Stronger than Pain (2007)
Lagos Cougars
Daniella Okeke | |
|---|---|
| Born | 26 March 1977 |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | actress |
| Notable work | Sleek Ladies (2007) Stronger than Pain (2007) Lagos Cougars |
Daniella Okeke // ⓘ is a Nigerian actress. In 2013, she starred as "Joke" in Lagos Cougars, a role that earned her the Best Actress in a Leading Role nomination at both the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards and 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.[1][2][3][4][5]
Education
Daniella had both her Primary and Secondary School in Imo State.[9] Afterwards, she went to the University of Lagos where she earned a degree in Fine Art.[10]
Career
In university she began acting in School plays and appeared in several production in her University's theatre group.[11] After graduating she began her Nollywood career where she featured in small roles in the early 2000.[12] In 2013 She had her breakthrough by playing a leading role in the film LAGOS COUGARS where she played the role of a joker.[13] She has worked with top Directors and Actors in the industry and she is versatile.[14]
Awards
- Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Award[15]
- Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Award[16]
- Nominee, Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards[17]
- Best Actress in a Leading Role, 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards - (2014)[18]
- Best Actress in a Leading Role, Nigeria Entertainment Awards - (2014)[19]
- Nominee, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards - (2015)[20]
