Uche Montana
Uche Nwaefuna | |
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| Born | Uche Nwaefuna 8 May 1994 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Education | Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education |
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| Years active | 2015–present |
| Awards | Maya Awards Africa for Best Supporting Actress in TV Series |
Uche Nwaefuna // (born 8 May 1994) is a Nigerian actress and model. She is also known as Uche Montana. In 2018, she won the Moreklue All Youth Awards Africa, also known as Maya Awards (Africa), as the best supporting actress in TV series - Hush.
Early life and career[edit]
Uche Nwaefuna was born on 8 May 1994 in Lagos, Nigeria.[1] She grew up in the Festac area of Lagos with her parents and siblings. She attended Loral International School in Festac, where she had both her primary and secondary education. She is a native of Ibusa, a town in Oshimili North, Delta State.
Education[edit]
Uche Nwaefuna's basic, secondary, and tertiary Education was in Lagos. She attended the Loral International School, Festac, Lagos for her basic while her high school education was at Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education International School. She completed her tertiary education with a diploma in law.[2]
Career[edit]
Nwaefuna's rise to the spotlight as an actress began in the Nigerian film industry in 2015 when she made her debut as a housemaid in the movie Poison Ivy.[3] She also appeared in the Television drama series Hush which was aired on African Magic Showcase and African Magic Family on GOtv Africa from 2016 – 2017.[3] Afterwards, she has featured in the lead and supporting roles in several Nollywood movies, amongst which are The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives alongside Fredrick Leonard, Nancy Isime, and other actors. She featured with Uzor Arukwe, Belinda Effah, Alex Ekubo, amongst others in Hire a Woman.[4]
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Title | Role | Selected Cast | |
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| 2024 | Wedding Night Blues | Wonuola Ezekiel | Uzor Arukwe
Tochi Akparanta Kamil Audu Chijindu Aniakor | |
| 2024 | The Silent Intruder | Catherine Philips | Venita Akpofure
Pere Egbi Kachi Nnochiri Lucy Ameh } | |
| 2023 | Teni's Big Day |
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| 2021 | Women & Lies |
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| 2021 | Hide N Seek | Uche Montana |
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| 2021 | Dream Job | Nkechi Okafor |
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| 2021 | Tango of Deception |
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| 2021 | Oldest Bridesmaid | Vivian |
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| 2021 | My Grand Father's Wife | Munachi Snr. |
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| 2020 | Doubt | Rita |
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| 2019 | Seven | Efe |
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| 2019 | Made in Heaven | Angel | ||
| 2019 | Hire a Woman | Toyosi | ||
| 2019 | Mad About you | Tommi |
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| 2018 | Lagos Real Fake Life | Precious | ||
| 2018 | The Eve | Bolanle |
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| 2018 | Homely:What Men Want | Suzy | ||
| 2017 | Banana Island Ghost | Tope | ||
| 2017 | Three Wise Men | Essei |
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Accolades[edit]
| Year | Awards | Category | Results |
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| 2018 | 2018 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress (English)- What Men Want | Nominated |
| 2018 | Maya Awards Africa | Best Actress in TV Series-Hush | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ BellaNaija.com. "Rising Actress Uche Nwaefuna who stars in TV Series "Hush" celebrates her Birthday with New Fab Photos". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ "I'll never quit acting for a man — Uche Nwaefuna". Punch Newspapers. 6 October 2019. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ a b Onikoyi, Ayo (18 July 2021). "How you can love two men at the same time ―Uche Nwaefuna". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 7 November 2021.
- ^ Ekechukwu, Ferdinand (13 April 2019). "Romantic Comedy, 'Hire A Woman', Dazzles". THISDAYLIVE. Retrieved 13 June 2022.
