Adaora Ukoh

Adaora Ukoh
Born	(1982-04-27) 27 April 1982 (age 42) Anambra, Nigeria
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]

Biography

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]

Personal life

The actress is married to Basil Eriofolor and had a son who came out after some hours in the labour room.^[12]

Filmography

• Onyeegwu (2023) as Alex sister
• The Apartment (2022) as Meg
• The 3 Sides (2022) as Gloria
• The Ex Wife (2021) as Nene
• Broken Vine (2021) as Mofe
• Half Measure (2020) as Aunty Aanu
• The Bosslady (2019) as Omotola
• Taunting Faith (2019) as Patricia
• Fit Fam (2018) as Cordelia
• Price of Deceit (2017) as Uju
• Cajole (2016)
• Palace War (2014) as Martina
• Lekki Wives^[13] (2013 - 2015) as Miranda
• A Better Tomorrow (2011) as Florence
• Behind a Smile (2009) as Maria
• Four Sisters (2008) as Angela
• Keziah (2007) as Monica
• Johnbull & Rosekate (2007) as Sarah
• The High Class (2006) as Blessing
• Only Love (2005) Uloma
• Standing Alone (2004) ass Tessy
• Final Whistle (2000) as Tina
• Evil Genius (1998)
• Curse from Beyond (1999)
• Black Bra (2005)
• Karishika^[14] (1998) as Esther
• Rituals (1997)
• Karishika II (1999) as Ratoka
• Deadly Affair (1995)
• Blood Money (1997)

References

1. "DIVAS DYNASTY HOSTED BY BIG BOLD AND BEAUTIFUL ACTRESS(ADAORA UKOH) DEBUTS ON AIR". Nigerian Voice. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
2. ". Adaora Ukoh Abumere Biography | Profile | Fabwoman". FabWoman | News, Style, Living Content For The Nigerian Woman. 29 April 2019. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
3. BellaNaija.com (6 May 2014). "#BringBackOurGirls – Adaora Ukoh & Keira Hewatch Let their Shirts Do the Talking". www.bellanaija.com. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
4. "Adaora Ukoh & Keira Hewatch Let their Shirts Speak #BringBackOurGirls". T. S. B. News. 6 May 2014. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
5. Tayo, Ayomide O. (27 April 2015). "Lolo, Adaora Ukoh, Lisa Omorodion a year older today". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
6. izuzu, chibumga (27 April 2016). "7 things you should know about "Lekki Wives" actress". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
7. Nwogu, Precious 'Mamazeus' (12 July 2022). "A 'Lekki Wives' sequel is officially in the works!". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
8. nigeriafilms.com (30 November 2009). "'I want people to see me and get turned on.'----Adaora Ukoh". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
9. Staff, Daily Post (13 November 2011). "Adaorah Ukoh talks about discrimination against plus size people". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
10. demola (26 April 2020). "The secret of my success as a plus size actress – Adaora Ukoh -". The NEWS. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
11. "Actresses who dare to go bald in Movies". Vanguard News. 9 February 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
12. Rapheal (13 April 2019). "My 20 hours experience in labour room –Adaora Ukoh". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
13. "Lekki wives: The dust in the diamond". Vanguard News. 7 August 2013. Retrieved 6 August 2022.
14. izuzu, chibumga (27 October 2016). "20 years ago, Nollywood released the classic "Karishika"". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 6 August 2022.