Matilda Obaseki
Nigerian actress (born 1986)
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Matilda Obaseki is a Nigerian film actress and scriptwriter. She is the lead actress in the award-winning TV series, Tinsel.[1]
Matilda Obaseki | |
|---|---|
| Born | 19 March 1986 Benin City |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Alma mater | University of Benin |
| Occupations | Film Actress and Scriptwriter |
| Years active | 2007-till present |
| Notable work | Tinsel |
| Spouse | Arnold Mozia |
Early life and education
Obaseki was born on 19 March 1986 in Benin City, Oredo Local Government Area, Edo State. She is the youngest of seven children.[2][3] Obaseki grew up in Benin City, where she had her primary and secondary school education. She quit studying English at the University of Benin to focus on her acting career.[4]
Career
Obaseki began her acting career in 2007 but is mostly known for her performance in the soap opera Tinsel, where she plays Angela Dede.[5] Before Tinsel, she played the role of the maid in the TV program US, appearing in three episodes.[6] Her first movie was the 2014 film, A Place in the Stars, where she worked alongside Gideon Okeke and Segun Arinze. she was also in the movie Getting Over Him alongside Majid Michel.[7]
Personal life
Filmography
- Tinsel (2008)
- A Place In The Stars (2014)
- Children of Mud (2017)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role - English | Nominated | [11] |