Victoria Nwogu
Nigerian actress, film producer, and humanitarian
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Victoria Uchechukwu Nwogu ⓘ (born December 14, 1994) is a Nigerian Actor, film producer, and humanitarian.[1][2][3] She starred alongside Onyeka Onwenu and Swanky JKA in Íjè Awélé,[4][5][6] a movie she produced and in which she played the titular character, Awele.[7][8][9] She is also the producer of the film, Joe.[10]
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| Born | December 14, 1994 Imo State, Nigeria |
| Occupations | Actress, film producer, humanitarian |
| Spouse | Emeka Nwokocha |
Nwogu was a finalist for the 2022 Nigerian achievers award for the best-supporting actress of the year,[11] and the 2022 Golden Stars Award for the most promising actress of the year.[12] Through her foundation, 'Victoria Nwogu Outreach', she periodically distributes free sanitary pads and also sponsors and promotes the girl child and women in areas such as scholarship programs, business grants, skills acquisition programs, capacity development, and community development projects.[13][14]
Early life and education
Nwogu was born on December 14, 1994, in Imo State. Her father was a banker and her mother was the chairperson of the Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers and vice chairperson of the Nigeria Labour Congress.[12] Nwogu grew up in Port Harcourt, Nigeria. She attended NNPC Staff School and Royal Girls' Academy, in Port Harcourt.[15][12] She then proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a bachelor's degree in Political and Administrative Studies. Nwogu began to attend film auditions in Lagos while she was a student.[12][15] She met Ann Njemanze at this time and the meeting influenced her resolve to be a notable actress.[16]
Career
Nwogu was a supporting act in 2016 in the movie entitled; 'The Screenplay' playing alongside Mike Ezuruonye.[16] She became noted for her appearance,[17] versatility and accent impressions.[18] Raphael of The Sun (Nigeria) refers to her as "one to transform into different roles as quickly as water boils in fire".[1] She starred alongside Onyeka Onwenu and Jide Kene Achufusi in Íjè Awélé.[19][20] She also played the lead character of 'Joe' in the movie Joe, with Kelechi Udegbe.[21] Nwogu acted alongside Uche Jombo and Jibola Dabo in "Papa's Gone Mad"; and with Jimmy Odukoya in "Birth Hurts".[16] She has also starred in MTVBase Shuga4, "Church Love", "Quagmire",[22] "How to save my marriage", and "Other side of History".[15] Nwogu debuted as a film producer in 2022, with "Joe" and "Íjè Awélé".[23][24] She believes that education is essential for better film acting.[25] Alongside Lorenzo Menakaya and others, Nwogu starred in "Agwaetiti Obiuto" (Island of Happiness), a film adaptation of a book written and directed by Onyeka Nwelue.[16][26] Nwogu and other Nigerian actors sought ways for collaborations between the Nigerian and South African movie industries.[27]
Recognition
Philanthropy
Nwogu's foundation; 'Victoria Nwogu Outreach', distributes free sanitary pads,[28][29] and sponsors the girl child and women in business grants, scholarship programs, capacity development, skills acquisition programs, and Community Development Projects. She networks with notable personalities to further the goals of her Foundation.[30][12][13]
Filmography
- Ije Awele[31][32][33] (2022) (acted as Awele; co-executive producer; story writer)
- Joe[34] (acted as Joe; executive producer)
- Church Love[35]
- Dr. Love (TV series)[36]
- Birth Hurts[37]
- Other Side of History[38]
- Love and Pain[39]
- Disunion[40]
- Papa's Gone Mad[41]
- Quagmire[42]
- How to Save My Marriage[43] (acted as Vicky; story writer)
- Agwaetiti Obiuto[44]
- The Screenplay[45] (executive producer)
Personal life
Nwogu is married to Emeka Nwokocha, the founder of Dudublack Group.[46]
