Ini Edo
Ini Edo (born 23 April 1982) is a Nigerian actress. She began her film career in 2000,[4] and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut.[1] In 2013, she was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant.[5] In 2014, Ms. Edo was appointed by the United Nations as aUnited Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.[6]
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| Born | Iniobong Edo Ekim 23 April 1982[1] [2] |
| Alma mater | University of Uyo University of Calabar National Open University of Nigeria |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Philip Ehiagwina (2008–2014)[3] |
Early life and education
Ini Edo is an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state in the south-south part of Nigeria, not far from Calabar. Her mother was a teacher, and her father a church elder. She had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, one boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English.[4] In 2014 she got a scholarship to study law at National Open University of Nigeria. [7]
Career
Her acting career started in 2003[8] with her debut in Thick Madam. She was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted in World Apart. She has appeared in over 100 films; she is one of the most successful actresses in Nigeria. She earned a "Best Lead Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her performance in the movie "While you slept" [9]
Personal life
In 2008, Ini Edo married Philip Ehiagwina an American-based business man. The marriage ended in September 2014 after six years.[10][11]
Endorsement
Political appointment
Ini Edo was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture And Tourism by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel in 2016.[16]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2009 | 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress Leading Role (Yoruba) | Won | |
| 2011 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actress Indigenous | Edika Nigeria | Won |
| 2012 | 2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress In Leading role | In a cupboard | Nominated |
| Female Viewers Choice | Herself | Nominated | ||
| Honorarium Appreciation Award | Won | |||
| 2013 | 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Female Viewers Choice | Won | |
| Cross River Movie Award | Best Act Female(English) | Behind The Melody | Won[17] | |
| Nafca | Best supporting Actress | Weekend Getaway | Won | |
| 2014 | 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress Leading Role | Nkasi The Village Fighter | Nominated |
| Best Comedic act | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress-Viewers Choice | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | while you slept | Nominated |
| Female Viewers Choice | Nominated | |||
| 2015 Ghana Movie Awards | Best Actress - Africa Collaboration | Won | ||
| 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress Leading Role | Nominated | ||
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress in a Comedy | Desperate housegirls | Nominated |
| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress- TV Series | Nominated | ||
| 2018 | 2018 ZAFAA Global Awards [18] | Best Actress Award | Won |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2003 | Thick Madam | ||
| 2004 | World Apart | Ulinma | With Kenneth Okonkwo, Liz Benson and Hilda Dokubo |
| Eye of the Gods | With Olu Jacobs, Stephanie Linus, Muna Obiekwe | ||
| Beautiful Faces | With Stephanie Linus | ||
| 2005 | Ultimate Crisis | With Rita Dominic and Olu Jacobs | |
| The Begotten | With Rita Dominic | ||
| Only Love | With Rita Dominic and Olu Jacobs | ||
| Last Game | With Rita Dominic | ||
| Desperate Billionaire | With Rita Dominic and Kanayo O. Kanayo | ||
| Lonely Hearts | With Stephanie Linus | ||
| 2006 | Girls Cot | With Genevieve Nnaji, Rita Dominic, Uche Jombo | |
| Secret Fantasy | With Uche Jombo | ||
| Price of Fame | With Uche Jombo and Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| Married to the Enemy | with Mercy Johnson, Desmond Elliot | ||
| Games Men Play | with Chioma Chukwukwa,Jimy Ike, Kate Henshaw-Nuttal, Dakore Akande, Kalu Ikeagwu,Chinedu Ikedze | ||
| 2007 | Sleek Ladies | With Rita Dominic | |
| Most Wanted Bachelor | With Uche Jombo and Mike Ezuruonye | ||
| 2009 | Love Games | With Uche Jombo and Jackie Appiah | |
| Reloaded (2009 film) | Tayo | With Ramsey Nouah, Stephanie Linus, Rita Dominic Nse Ike Eptim and Desmond Elliot | |
| Live To Remember | With Mercy Johnson | ||
| 2014 | Caro The Iron Bender | Caro | |
| Royal Gift' | |||
| Blind Kingdom' | |||
| Native Son | |||
| Ghetto Queen | With Funke Akindele | ||
| Power of Beauty | |||
| Political Control | |||
| Ass on Fire | |||
| Breath Again | |||
| 2017 | The Patient | Nurse | Featuring Seun Akindele and directed by Sobe Charles Umeh |
| 2019 | Chief Daddy | Ekanem | Featuring Richard Mofe Damijo and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan |
| 2020 | Citation (film) | Gloria |
- Fatal Seduction
- The Greatest Sacrifice
- My Heart Your Home
- No Where to Run
- Stolen Tomorrow
- Sacrifice for Love
- Silence of the Gods
- Supremacy
- Too Late to Claim
- Total Control
- Traumatised
- War Game
- 11:45... Too Late
- The Bank Manager
- The Bet
- Cold War
- Crying Angel
- Desperate Need
- Emotional Blackmail
- I Want My Money
- Last Picnic
- Living in Tears
- Living Without You
- Men Do Cry
- My Precious Son
- One God One Nation
- Weekend getaway
- Pretty Angels
- Red Light
- Royal Package
- Security Risk
- Songs of Sorrow
- Stronghold
- Tears for Nancy
- Unforeseen
- Eyes of Love
- Faces of Beauty
- Indecent Girl
- Indulgence
- I Swear
- Legacy
- Love Crime
- Love & Marriage
- Negative Influence
- Not Yours!
- The One I Trust
- Sisters On Fire
- Royalty Apart
- Never Let Go
- End of Do or Die Affair
- Darkness of Sorrows
- Final Sorrow
- Behind The Melody
- Memories of The Heart
- Royal Gift
- Dangerous
- Save The Last Dance
- Battle For Bride
- Caged Lovers
- In The Cupboard
- Hunted Love
- Anointed Queen
- A Dance For The Prince
- Bride's War
- Tears In The Palace
- Slip of Fate
- At All Cost
- Mad Sex
- The Princess of My Life
- Inale (2010)
- I'll Take My Chances (2011)
- Nkasi The Village Fighter
- Nkasi The Sprot Girl
- The Return of Nkasi
- Soul of a Maiden
- "Blood is Money"
- Citation (film)(2020)
References
- James, Osaremen Ehi (April 23, 2013), "Celebrity Birthday: Ini Edo Adds Another Year, Turns 31", Congo films, NFC Media Group, retrieved 2013-05-11.
- "Ini Edo: Married But Living Single, Refuse To Join Her Husband In The U.S", Osun Defender, May 3, 2013, retrieved 2013-05-11.
- "T.I.N MAGAZINE: Actress INI EDO Full Biography,Life And News". www.takemetonaija.com. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- Victor Enengedi "INI EDO ANNOUNCED AS JUDGE FOR THE MISS BLACK AFRICA UK PAGEANT" Archived 2016-03-05 at the Wayback Machine, NET, August 19, 2013. Retrieved on 8 May 2014.
- "Nollywood meet Bollywood As UN-Habitat Appoints Youth Envoys.", AllAfrica.com, 14 April 2011. Retrieved on 8 May 2014.
- "Ini Edo Gets University Scholarship & Admission To Study Law At NOUN". NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa. 2014-05-15. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- "Ini Edo Biography, Life History, Wedding Video, Latest News & Pictures". NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa. 2011-10-27. Retrieved 2018-05-24.
- "Ini Edo Reflects On Her Career Growth". Guardian Nigeria. 2019-05-20. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Entertainers turn up for Ini Edo's birthday celebration". Gist Flare. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Ini Edo finds love again". PM News Nigeria. 2020-02-26. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Ini Edo thanks Glo as she steps aside as their ambassador - Nigerian: Breaking News In Nigeria | Laila's Blog". Nigerian: Breaking News In Nigeria | Laila's Blog. 2016-10-29. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- "Noble Hair Range Unveil Ini Edo as the Brand Ambassador - Olori Supergal". Olori Supergal. 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- "Actress Ini Edo Becomes Brand Ambassador for Slimtea Nigeria!". Linda Ikeji's Blog. Retrieved 2017-12-21.
- "Superstar actress, Ini Edo, reveals her best picture of the year". Vangaurd Newspaper. 2019-10-20. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
- "Ini Edo appointed Special Assistant on Tourism to A'Ibom Governor | TODAY.ng". TODAY. 2016-02-05. Retrieved 2016-12-14.
- "CROSSRIVER MOVIE AWARDS 2013 – FULL LIST OF WINNERS". WetinHappen Magazine. 2015-02-02. Retrieved 2020-05-30.
- Edo, Ini. "Zafaa Awards". SOL TV.
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