Qeen Nwokoye (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress, model, and entrepreneur. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna, which earned her a “Best Actress” nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Early life and Education
Queen Nwokoye was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, into a Catholic family, but she hails from Ovim in Isuikwuato Local Government of Abia State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She started her education at Air Force primary school and completed her secondary school education at Queen’s College, Enugu. She then proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state, where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. During her university days, she competed in several pageants, including Miss Royal Crown, Miss Nigeria, and Miss Eastern Campus, winning the latter.
Career
Queen Nwokoye began her acting career in 2004 with the film Nna Men. She has since appeared in numerous Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations for her performances.
Some of her notable films include: Nna Men, His Majesty, Ada Mbano, Save the baby, Old Cargos, Lady of faith, Disco Dance, Short of time, Clash of Interest, Sand in my shoes, My Everlasting love, The Cabal and so on.
Awards and Nomination
Throughout her career, Queen Nwokoye has received several awards and nominations, including:
– 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards: Best Supporting Actress in an English Movie (Nominated)
– 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards: Fresh Scandal Free Actress (Won)
– 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards: Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language) (Nominated)
– 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards: Best Lead Actress in an English Movie (Nominated)
– 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards: Best Indigenous Actress (Nominated)
– 2015 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Nominated)
– 2015 Zulu African Film Academy Awards: Best Actor Indigenous (Female) (Won)
– 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards: Best Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo) (Won)
– 2016 City People Entertainment Awards: Face of Nollywood Award (English) (Won)
– 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards: Best Supporting Actress –English (Nominated)
– 2023 Africa
Personal Life
Queen Nwokoye is married to Pastor Oluchi Uzoma from Imo State. They got married in 2011 in a rather secret wedding and they union is blessed with three children. She has successfully balanced her career and family life, becoming a role model for many young women in Nigeria.
Net Worth
Queen Nwokoye is one of the most sought after actresses in Nigeria’s movie industry. Her net worth is estimated to be around $500,000 to $1,000,000.
