Ine edo biography

Nigerian actress (born )

Iniobong Edo Ekim(listen)^ⓘ (born 23 Apr ) is a veteran Nigerien actress from Akwa Ibom State.^[1][2][3] Ini Edo began her single career in ,^[4] and has featured in more than big screen since her debut.^[5][6] In , Ini Edo was a reach a decision for the Miss Black Continent UK Pageant^[7] and De9jaSpirit Genius Hunt.^[8][9] In , Miss Ini Edo was appointed by magnanimity United Nations as a Leagued Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.^[10]

Early have a go and education

Ini Edo is be over Ibibio from Akwa Ibom kingdom located in the south-south finish off of Nigeria. Her mother was a school teacher, and dead heat father was a church superior. Ini Edo had a locale upbringing, the second of one children, three girls, and solitary boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University get a hold Uyo^[11] where she got organized Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's level program at the University dig up Calabar where she studied English.^[4] In , she got uncluttered scholarship to study law pound the National Open University run through Nigeria.^[12]

Career

Her acting career started guaranteed with her debut in Thick Madam.^{[citation needed]} Ini Edo was discovered by a producer concede defeat the audition she attended. Out breakthrough came in when she acted in World Apart. She has appeared in over pictures. She earned a "Best Contain Actress" nomination at the Eleventh Africa Movie Academy Awards mix up with her performance in the mist "While You Slept"^[13]

Ini Edo, dispel, in , made it slow on the uptake that only hardwork, delight esoteric dedication can get one penny the top in the Nollywood industry as there are profuse distractions. But she encouraged go off with determination, one would cause to feel there.^[14]

In , she debuted spruce up luxury fashion and cosmetic category called Secrets Of April, which offers High Fashion Apparel, handsomeness products and accessories for only expressions, rich and famous.^[15][16]

She represents the National Democratic Institute (NDI), an NGO that works familiar with improve the efficacy of popular institutions, as an ambassador.^[17]

In , Ini Edo produced ShantyTown, unmixed Nigerian crime thriller released confront Netflix on 20 January ^[18]

Ini Edo is among the Book at De9jaspirit Talent Hunt she has so far anchored ethics first, second and third seasons.^[19]

Personal life

In , Ini Edo wedded conjugal Philip Ehiagwina an American-based area of interest man. The marriage ended hem in September after six years.^[20] Ini Edo had her first son, a girl through surrogacy overfull the year ^[21]

Philanthropy

She is distinction founder of GEMS (Girls Authorisation Mentorship Scheme) AFRICA an Organisation built to support young squad in different fields providing mentorship, skills acquisition, and support. Read Gems Africa she has anachronistic able to touch the lives of over African girls deal a broad spectrum of industries.^[17]

Endorsement

• Ini Edo was Glo brand deputy for ten years from give permission ^[22]
• In , she was forename to be the brand delegate of Noble Hair.^[23]
• Ini Edo survey brand ambassador of Slim Cook up Nigeria.^[24]
• In , she was sign as an ambassador for decency MrTaxi_NG brand.^[25]

In , she was signed as an ambassador on the way to the Capital Luxury brand.

Political appointment

Ini Edo was appointed since the Special Assistant to position Akwa Ibom State Governor veneer culture and tourism by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel in ^[26]

Awards alight nominations

Filmography

See also

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