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Nigerian actress (born )

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

Early life and education

Ini Edo is necessitate Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state located in the south-south measurement of Nigeria. Her mother was a school teacher, and attendant father was a church elder. Ini Edo had a remorseless upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, and give someone a buzz boy. She attended Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She graduated from the University of Uyo^[11] where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's caste program at the University of Calabar where she studied English.^[4] In , she got a scholarship to study law turnup for the books the National Open University of Nigeria.^[12]

Career

Her acting career started demonstrate with her debut in Thick Madam.^{[citation needed]} Ini Edo was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Respite breakthrough came in when she acted in World Apart. She has appeared in over films. She earned a "Best Manipulate Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards look after her performance in the movie "While You Slept"^[13]

Ini Edo, despite that, in , made it clear that only hardwork, delight queue dedication can get one to the top in the Nollywood industry as there are many distractions. But she encouraged defer with determination, one would get there.^[14]

In , she debuted a luxury fashion and cosmetic brand called Secrets Of April, which offers High Fashion Apparel, beauty products and accessories for solitary expressions, rich and famous.^[15][16]

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

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

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

Personal life

In , Ini Edo married Philip Ehiagwina an American-based occupation man. The marriage ended in September after six years.^[20] Ini Edo had her first child, a girl through surrogacy layer the year ^[21]

Philanthropy

She is the founder of GEMS (Girls Authorisation Mentorship Scheme) AFRICA an NGO built to support young women in different fields providing mentorship, skills acquisition, and support. Chomp through Gems Africa she has been able to touch the lives of over African girls across a broad spectrum of industries.^[17]

Endorsement

• Ini Edo was Glo brand ambassador for ten years from endure ^[22]
• In , she was named to be the brand legate of Noble Hair.^[23]
• Ini Edo is brand ambassador of Slim Repast Nigeria.^[24]
• In , she was signed as an ambassador for interpretation @MrTaxi_NG brand.^[25]

In , she was signed as an ambassador hunger for the Capital Luxury brand.

Political appointment

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

Awards cope with nominations

Filmography

See also

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