Uzoma Okwuchi Osimkpa // is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Uzor Osimkpa. She emerged 5th in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search season 9.[1]

Uzor Osimkpa
Born
Uzoma Osimkpa

Lagos State
NationalityNigerian
Other namesOkwuchi
EducationBachelor's degree in Economics Education, Abia State University
Alma materAbia State University
Years active2004- till date

Biography

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She obtained a bachelor's degree in Economics Education from Abia State University, Nigeria.[2]

Career

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Uzor's acting career started in 2004 when she featured in the movie shallow Waters.[3] In 2005, she was featured in the BBC World Service Trust test series Wetin dey. The TV series Do Good and Hustle made her more prominent. Subsequently, she has featured in films and TV series which includes Tinsel, The Maze, Flatmate, Edge of Paradise, Doctors Quarters, amongst others.[3]

Uzor Osimkpa contested and emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search.[4] She was however eliminated after breaking a rule by removing the shameful stump from her leg as punishment for finishing last in the final challenge titled 'Wave your Flag'[3][5][1]

Filmography

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Films
Year Title Role Genre Selected cast Ref
2023 The Black Book Adaobi Thriller Richard Mofe- Damijo

Ade Laoye Sam Dede

2023 A Sunday Affair Kelechi Romance Oris Erhuero

Dakore Akande

Moses Akerele

2022 The Set Up2 Imade Drama

Crime

Grace Abah

Oyindamola Adewale

Lilian Afegbai

2021 Detour Thriller Monalisa Chinda

Kanayo O. Kanayo

Jemima Osunde

2020 Omambala Azuka Thriller [6]
2020 No More Secret Alero Drama Taiwo Adijat

Victoria Etikaran Chinneylove Eze

2020 No more Secrets Alero Drama [7]
2019 Love is War Linda H[8]
My Neighbour Claire Drama [9]
2018 Just Before I Do Drama
[10]
2017 Dance to My Beat Chacha
  • Romance
  • Comedy
2015 Fifty Sade Drama

Romance

Iretiola Doyle

Nse Ikpe-Etim Omoni Oboli Wale Ojo

2014 Oblivious Sarah Short drama
[11]
2014 Love, Lies & Alibi Drama
  • Omowunmi Dada
  • Felix Imhokodion
[12]
2023 The Black Book Adaobi Richard Mofe Damijo, Sam Dede, Shaffy Bello [13]
TV Series
Year Title Role Genre Selected cast Ref
2017 Fifty Sade
  • Drama
  • Romance
[12]
2015 Desperate House Girls Ada
  • Comedy
  • Romance
[14]
2008 Tinsel Drama [15]

Accolades

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In 2017 Uzor was nominated for City People Movies Awards category - The Best Upcoming Actress in an English film[16][17] Uzor Osimkpa emerged fifth in the 2012 Gulder Ultimate Search, this season was held at Usaka, Obot Akara, Akwa Ibom State.[4]

References

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  1. ^ a b "Uzor Osimpka Evicted From Gulder Ultimate Search 9, Onyinye Udodi Emerges Last Girl Standing » NaijaVibe". 15 November 2012. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  2. ^ "Uzor Osimkpa : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Archived from the original on 2021-11-14. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  3. ^ a b c izuzu, chibumga (2016-02-15). "5 things you should know about "Tinsel" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  4. ^ a b "Chidi Mokeme returns as Gulder Ultimate Search host". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. 2012-10-08. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  5. ^ "Gulder Ultimate Search contestants unveiled as show kicks off Oct. 16". The Sun (Nigeria). 2021-10-04. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  6. ^ OMAMBALA - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  7. ^ No More Secret (2020) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  8. ^ Love Is War (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  9. ^ My Neighbour (2019) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  10. ^ Just Before I Do (2018) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  11. ^ Oblivious (Short 2014) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  12. ^ a b Love, Lies & Alibi (TV Movie 2014) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  13. ^ Effiong, Editi (2023-09-22), The Black Book (Thriller), Richard Mofe-Damijo, Ade Laoye, Sam Dede, Anakle Films, retrieved 2024-06-19
  14. ^ Desperate Housegirls (TV Series 2015– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  15. ^ Tinsel (TV Series 2008– ) - IMDb, retrieved 2021-11-14
  16. ^ "RMD, Funke Akindele Nominated For City People Movie Awards". Newsbreak.ng. 2017-09-11. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
  17. ^ "List Of Winners At The 2017 City People Movie Awards - Concise News". 2017-10-09. Retrieved 2021-11-14.
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