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Adaora Ukoh | |
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Born | Anambra, Nigeria | 27 April 1982
Alma mater | University of Lagos |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1995–present |
Spouse | Basil Eriofolor |
Children | 1 |
Adaora Ukoh is a Nigerian Nollywood actress who has featured in movies including Thy Kingdom Come, Black Bra and Lekki Wives. She is the host of Divas Dynasty and the CEO of Adaora couture for over-sized women.[1][2] She also spoke out when the Chibok girls went missing.[3][4]
Ada was born on 27 April 1976 in Anambra State.[5][6] She attended St. John college and studied law at the University of Lagos.
She entered the Nollywood industry at the age of 19 in 1995, starring in Deadly Affair. Subsequently, she played different roles in films. In Lekki wives, she featured as Miranda.[7] Her roles are limited due to her big size but she thinks her shape is a gift and blessing.[8][9][10] Adaora had to go bald in the movie Thy Kingdom Come when she acted as a widow.[11]
The actress is married to Basil Eriofolor and had a son who came out after some hours in the labour room.[12]