Ezenou Ngozi is a recognized Nigerian actress who has
appeared in movies produced in Nigeria which is commonly referred to as
Nollywood. She has been acting for more than thirty years, and throughout this
time, she was successfully experimenting with different genres and roles, such
as mothers, queens, or authoritative matriarchs. The sweet and graceful Ezeonu
has deservedly captured the audience’s hearts with her incredible, perhaps
unparalleled acting. Below you will find out all you need to know about
the beautiful Ngozi Ezeonu.
Ngozi Ezeonu Life and Age
Ngozi Ezeonu was born on 23rd May 1965 in Ogbunike, Anambra
State, in southeastern Nigeria. She is 59 years old. Ezeonu comes from the Igbo
ethnic group, which is considered one of the biggest groups of people
inhabiting Nigeria. Her background has affected her acting in that most of the
characters she portrays have cultural aspects that belong to the Igbo ethnic
group.
She was born and raised in a low income household and her
childhood could be described as ordinary. Continuing her education after her
secondary education, Ezeonu then proceeded to pursue a diploma in journalism.
But soon the passion for acting re-surfaced and she moved to ‘Nollywood’, where
she started her career in the early 90s.
Her Ground Breaking Career Breakthrough
Ngozi Ezeonu has been in the acting industry since 1993 when
she featured in the movie under the title Nneka the Pretty Serpent. This became
a major turning point for her in her career, as it instantly placed her in the
light in Nollywood. This movie became very popular and one of the first movies
to mark the beginning of the Nigerian film industry commonly referred to as
Nollywood.
Thanks to her talents, she has taken roles of mothers and
other maternal characters in Nollywood films including queen characters. Her
wit and her charisma, as well as her ability to dominate the screen, made her
suitable for such roles. Among her movies, one of the most famous is Glamour
Girls (1994), where she had a different role and proved that she could be
versatile.
Her Roles and Recognition
Ngozi Ezeonu is referred to as the ‘Queen Mother of
Nollywood’ because of the many roles she has played and most of them portray
royalty and authority akin to that of a queen mother. She has acted in over 200
Nollywood movies and still remains relevant in the industry. Some of the movies
she acted include Dry My Tears, Family Secret, Shattered Mirror, and Cry of a
Virgin.
Due to her talent for embodying various characters and
conveying profound feelings during performances, she has received numerous
positive reviews from critics. Nominated and recognized for her acting, Ezeonu
has been honored with several awards such as the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice
Awards and the Nollywood Movie Awards. Particularly, she received the Special
Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards in the same year due
to her vast contributions to the Nigerian film industry.
Apart from acting, Ezeonu has also been honored for her
efforts towards the development of Nollywood. Young talents in the profiles of
acting have benefited from her experience encouraging new entrants into the
industry hence impacting Nollywood positively.
Her Personal Life and Marriage
As for today, Ngozi Ezeonu is a public figure, but she has
always kept her personal life rather private. Nevertheless, the information
available reveals that she was once married to Edwin Ezeonu, with whom she had
children for. Unfortunately, the couple could not work things out and divorced
and now Ngozi Ezeonu has been raising her children alone. However, She has kept
her private life a secret and opted to concentrate on her acting career and her
responsibility as a mother.
She is a maternal woman and has in the past used instances
to express her joy of being a parent and having children. Despite being a
mother she works tirelessly to establish a balance between her family and her
job while upholding her position as one of the most prominent actress in the
whole of Nollywood.
Like any other celebrity, there have been stories and
guesses about her affairs, however, Ngozi Ezeonu is very careful regarding her
personal life. All these attributes have made her even more respectable within
the Nollywood fraternity due to her professional behavior, and her ability to
stay away from personal occurrences.
Her Unbelievable Weight Loss and Transformation
Recently she was in the news for her dramatic weight loss
transformation. She slimmed down to a skinny figure, which gave rise to many
speculations regarding her health status. Some thought that she may be enduring
a severe condition, while others considered her as a strong woman who is taking
personal responsibility towards her health.
She responded to this by denying the rumors saying that it
was a deliberate effort to lose weight for a healthier lifestyle. She stated
that she was not sick, but she was just adapting to a new lifestyle where she
takes her meals more carefully and exercises more often. Her transformation has
been laudable, and she has remained graceful as always, with the dignity
befitting her status.
The Impact She Has Made
It is impossible to overemphasize the impact Ngozi Ezeonu
has made on Nollywood. She was in the industry from its infancy and saw it grow
to become one of the biggest film industries globally. As a talented and
experienced actress, she has contributed towards the positive character
depiction of women in Nigerian movies, most of the time portraying women that
are strong, resilient, and with strong moral character.
It is not only the roles that she played but it is the
inspiration that she gave to the young generation of actors and directors. She
has proven that it is possible to work in Nollywood for along time and still be
free from scandals and excel in professionalism.
Conclusion
Ngozi Ezeonu is one of the leading actors in the Nigerian
movie industry, whose lifestyle serves as a reference to many. Starting her
acting career over three decades ago, she has undoubtedly impacted Nigerian
movies. As to this date, she is 59 years old and still active in the acting
profession and raising her children, and maintaining a low profile personal
life. Her transformation from being a journalist to a Nollywood actress is
evident of her hard work, discipline and dedication that has seen her rise to
prominence in Nigeria and other countries.
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