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Ufuoma McDermott
Ufuoma Ejenobor at a photo shoot in 2008
Ọjọ́ìbíUfuoma Stacey Ejenobor
23 Oṣù Kẹrin 1981 (1981-04-23) (ọmọ ọdún 43)
Benin City, Edo, Nigeria
Ọmọ orílẹ̀-èdèNàìjíríà
Iléẹ̀kọ́ gígaYunifásítì ìlú Èkó
Iṣẹ́Actor, Presenter, Producer, Film Director.
Ìgbà iṣẹ́2004–present
Olólùfẹ́Steven McDermott (m. 2010) [1]
Àwọn ọmọ2

Ufuoma Stacey McDermott (tí a bí ní 23 Oṣù Kẹẹ̀rin, Ọdún 1981)[2][3] jẹ́ òṣèrébìnrin, afẹwàṣiṣé, àti olùgbéré-jáde ọmọ orílẹ̀-èdè Nàìjíríà.[4]

Ìbẹ̀rẹ̀ ayẹ́ rẹ̀

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A bí Ejenobor ní Ìlú Benin ṣùgbọ́n àwọn òbí rẹ̀ jẹ́ ẹ̀yà Urhobo tí ó wá láti Ìpínlẹ̀ Dẹ́ltà. Nígbà tí ó wà lọ́mọ ọdún mẹ́je, bàbá rẹ̀ fun ní orúkọ ìnagi tí n ṣe ISIO (èyítí ó túmọ̀ sí “oníràwọ̀” ní èdè Urhobo ). Wọ́n sọ orúkọ rẹ̀ láti fi jọ ti gbajúmọ̀ òṣèrébìnrin kan tí ó maá n ṣe atọ́kùn ètò The Pot of Life lóri ìkànnì NTA Benin.

Ọ̀rọ̀ ayé rẹ̀

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Ejenobor di aládélórí ní 23 Oṣù Kẹẹ̀rin Ọdún 2010 pẹ̀lú fífẹ́ Steven McDermott,[5] ṣùgbọ́n ó yí orúkọ rẹ̀ padà sí Ufuoma McDermott ní 23 Oṣù Kaàrún Ọdún 2014 ní ilé-ẹjọ́ gíga ti ìlú Èkó.[6]

Ètò ẹ̀kọ́ rẹ̀

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Ó lọ sí Alama Private School ní ìlú Jọs, ìpínlẹ̀ Plateau. Ó tún lọ sí Tunwase Nursery and primary school ní ìlú Ikeja, ní Ìpínlẹ̀ Èkó kí ó tó tún wá lọ sí Molly International Nursery and primary school ní Ajao Estate fún ètò-ẹ̀kọ́ alákọ̀ọ́bẹ̀rẹ̀. Lẹ́hìn náà, ó lọ sí Federal Government College, Odogbolu, Ìpínlẹ̀ Ògùn fún ètò-ẹ̀kọ́ girama rẹ̀.

Ufuoma ti gba oyè nínu ìmọ̀ èdè Faransé láti Yunifásítì ìlú Èkó. Ó tún ní oyè gíga nínu ìmọ̀ Ọ̀rọ̀ Ìlú àti Káríayé láti Yunifásítì ìlú Èkó bákan náà.[7]

Ní ọdún 2011, ó lọ sí ilé-ẹ̀kọ́ gíga New York Film Academy tí ó wà ní ìlú Los Angeles láti kọ́ ẹ̀kọ́ eré ṣíṣe. Ní ọdún 2013, ó gba oyè nínu ìmọ̀ ìṣàkóso àwọn òṣìṣẹ́ láti London Business School.[8][9]

Iṣẹ́ ìṣe rẹ̀

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Ó bẹ̀rẹ̀ iṣẹ́ eré ìdárayá gẹ́gẹ́ bi afẹwàṣiṣẹ́ ní ọdún 2000 kí ó tó tún wá lọ fún ìdíje ẹwà.

Ufuoma Ejenobor on the runway for Collectibles

Ní ọdún 2002, ó ti kópa nínu àwọn ìdíjẹ méji kan. Ó gbégbá orókè níbi ìdíje ẹwà Miss Ebony beauty pageant ṣùgbọ́n ó gba ẹ̀bùn ti Miss Congeniality níbi ìdíje ẹlẹ́kejì, ìyẹn ti Miss Commonwealth.

Eré sinimá àgbéléwò

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Ní Oṣù Kejì, Ọdún 2004, Ejenobor pinnu láti máa ṣiṣẹ́ fíìmù. Ó kọ́kọ́ kópa nínu eré Zeb Ejiro kan tí àkọ́lé rẹ̀ jẹ́ The President Must Not Die. Ní Oṣù Kaàrún Ọdún 2005, ó kó àkọ́kọ́ ipa Olú-ẹ̀dá-ìtàn rẹ̀ nínu eré tí àkọ́lé rẹ̀ jẹ́ Life and Death.

Ufuoma Ejenobor on the set of My Mum and I as "Lillian Wright"

Ní ọdún 2008, ó kópa gẹ́gẹ́ bi “Lillian Wright” nínu eré tẹlifíṣònù tí àkọ́lé rẹ̀ n ṣe My Mum and I.[10][11][12]

Ufuoma Ejenobor níbi ayẹyẹ Golden Nymph
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Ufuoma Ejenobor níbi ayẹyẹ 50th Golden Nymph ni Monaco
Ufuoma Ejenobor níbi ayẹyẹ Terracotta Awards 2010
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Ufuoma Ejenobor àti John McCook

Àwọn àmì-ẹ̀yẹ rẹ̀

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Ọdún Àmì-ẹ̀yẹ Ẹ̀ka Èsì
2003 Nigerian French Village Fille Africaine Gbàá
2007 African heart foundation at The African Fashion show Best Model Gbàá
2009 African Youth Society Role Model Award Gbàá
2010 Golden Nymph Award at the Monte Carlo Television Festival Best Actress in a comedy Wọ́n yàán [13]
2010 Terracotta Television and Film Awards Best Actress in a drama series Wọ́n yàán [14]
2011 The Future Awards Best Actress Wọ́n yàán [15][16]
2014 AMVCA Africa Magic Viewers choice awards Best New media-Online video Wọ́n yàán (JUNGLE JEWEL) [17][18]
2015 Delta Entertainment Awards Most Outstanding Actress Gbàá[19][20]
2016 ELOY Awards Actress (Big screen) Wọ́n yàán [21][22][23][24]
2017 City People Awards Best Actress Gbàá

Àwọn àṣàyàn eré rẹ̀

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Year Film Role Notes
2004 The President Must Not Die Detective- Supporting role Film Director Zeb Ejiro starring Ibinabo Fiberesima, Enebeli Elebuwa- Released 2005
2004 Life Partner Film Director Adim Williams also starring Jim Iyke, Lilian Bach
2004 Queen of My Heart Claudia Film Director Neville Ossai starring Rita Dominic, Clem Ohameze
2004 Secrets and Lies TV mini-series
2005 Life and Death *1st Lead Role. Film Director Bond Emeruwa starring Zack Orji, Emeka Ossai
2005 Guy on The Line Film Director Jaja Michael starring Rita Dominic, Jim Iyke, Chidi Mokeme
2005 Missed Love Film Director Adim Williams starring Oge Okoye, Hank Anuku, Jim Iyke
2005 Two Good Friends Floxy Film Directors Famous Otakpowen and Omoefe Kingsley starring John Okafor, Empress Njamah, Grace Amah, Uche Jombo
2005 Desperate Billionaire Film Director Jaja Michael starring Bimbo Akintola, Rita Dominic, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Ini Edo
2005 Unknown Angel Stella Film Director Ernest Obi starring Ernest Obi, Emeka Eniocha, Ebubu Nwagbo, Tony Umez, Mike Ezuruonye
2005 Height Of Indecision Film Director Ernest Obi starring Amaechi Munagor, Chinyere Wilfred
2005 Baby Guards Nonye Film Director Ifeanyi Onyeabo starring Ashley Nwosu, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze
2005 My Experience Film Director Oyin starring Emeka Enyioha, Ini Edo, Susuan Patrick, Thelma Okodua
2006 Emotional Blackmail Film Director Ernest Obi starring Zack Orji, Tony Umez, Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo
2006 One Chance Film Director Emeka Nwabueze starring Oge Okoye, Emeka Nwafor, Francis Duru, Moses Armstrong
2006 Painful World Vivian Film Director Willie Ajenge starring Chioma Chukwuka, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johnson, Moses Effret
2006 Honey Desire Vivian Film Director Stanley William starring Florence Onuma, Ngozi Orji, Mike Ezuruonye, Monalisa Chinda
2006 Edge of Paradise Chibuzor (2 Episodes) TV soap. Film Director Greg Odutayo starring Norbert Young, Caroline King, Akeem Rahaman
2006 Dangerous Friends Film Director Ernest Obi starring Steph-Nora Okere, Mike Ezuruonye, Yemi Blaq, Onyeka Onwenu
2006 Nebuchadnezzar Cynthia Film Director Stanley William starring Emeka Eniocha, Moses Armstrong, John Okafor
2006 Dream come True Lagbaja's Choice Musical Video for Musician Lagbaja from the Album "Africano"
2007 Saving Sarah Sarah Film Director Lancelot Imasuen starring Jim Iyke, Desmond Elliot
2007 Devil's Workshop Nkechi Film Director Willie Ajenge starring St Obi, Stephanie Okereke
2007 Classical Fraud Cynthia Film Director Ifeanyi starring Dakore Egbuson, Alex Usifo, Florence Onuma, Clem Ohameze
2007 Mortal Man Marian Film Director Gloriana James Robert starring Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Eniocha
2007 Sounds of Poverty Ene Film Director Suuny Okwori starring Monalisa Chinda, Susan Peters
2007 Super story ( Everything It Takes ) Joke TV series. Film Director Andy Amenechi starring John Njamah, Kalu Ikeagwu, Paul Adams, Gloria Young, Gbenga Richards
2007 Twist of Fate Vivian Film Director Willie Ajenge starring Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johson, Moses Effret
2007 A Night in the Philippines Amarachi Film Director Zeb Ejiro starring Ibinabo Fiberesima, Desmond Elliot Mary Eboka
2007 Buy Me a Rose Rich Film Director Ernest Obi starring Dakore Egbuson, Ramsey Nouah, Bukky Ajayi, Arinze Okonkwo
2007 Titanic Tussle Mrs Owolabi Film Director Andy Amenechi starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Mike Ezuruonye Nkiru Sylvanus
2008 Rose of Africa Rich Film Director Ernest Obi starring Mike Ezuruonye, Dakore Egbuson, Steph Nora Okere, Moses Armstrong, Ramsey Nouah
2008 Italian Deal Lina Film Director Ernest Obi starring Yvonne Jegede, Mike Ezuruonye, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Branch
2008 Ice Cold Film Director Nnamdi Odunze starring Mike Okon, Alex Usifo, Femi Brainard, Vitalis Ndubisi
2008 Divine Partner Doctor Film Director Yinka starring Oge Okoye, Tony Umez bendict Johnson
2008 Final Tussle Mrs Owolabi Film Director Andy Amenechi starring Desmond Elliot, Eurcharia Anunobi, Kenneth Oknokwo, Mike Ezuruonye
2009 Empty Coffin Lilian Film Director Emeka Hills starring Zack Orji, Emeka Ike
2009 Be Yourself Film Director Emeka Nwabueze starring Amechi Munagor, Moses Effret
2009 My Mum And I Lilian Wright TV series. Film Director Greg Odutayo starring Gbenga Windapo, Taiwo Atigogo. *5 Golden Nymph Nominations at the 2010 Monte Carlo Television Festival. *10 Nominations at The 2010 Terracotta TV and Film Awads
2010 Hot Island Lucy Film Director Emeka Jonathan starring Emeka Ike, Monalisa chinda
2010 Wise In-Law Stella Film Director Ikechukwu Onyeka. starring Majid Michel, Charles Inojie, Ngozi Ezeonu, Hafiz Ayetoro
2010 Private Storm Lisa Film Director Lancelot Odua Imasuen starring Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, John Duello
2013 ‘’Vagary’’ Xter Film Director Ejiro Starring: Okey Uzoeshi
2013 ‘’This House Is Not For Sale’’ Esther Film for TV Director Pat Imobio Starring: Saheed Balogun.
2014 ‘’Hear Word’’ Sister Esther Stage Director Ifeoma Fafunwa Starring: Dakore Akande, Joke Silva, Ireti Doyle, Bimbo Akintola, Elvina Ibru, Omonor Shomolu
2014 ‘’Kin’’ - Film Director Pat Imobio Starring Saheed Balogun, Tina Mba
2015 ‘’Okoro: The Prince’’ Queen Idia Film Director Charles Uwagbai Starring: Alex Usifo, Sam Loco Efe, Edosa Imasuen, Henry Legemah.
2015 ‘’Hear Word’’ Sister Esther, Women Rally, VVF Stage Director Ifeoma Fafunwa Starring Kate Henshaw, Kemi Akindoju, Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Elvina Ibru. * The play also went on tour in November for Ake Festival in Ogun state and in Lagos on Christmas day.
2015 ‘’Merciful’’ Mercy Film Director Zeb Ejiro Starring Emmanuel Mensah
2016 ‘’Duplicity’’ Zeinom Cameron-Cole Meinom Cameron-Cole TV Series Director George Kura Starring: Sadiq Daba, Ireti Doyle, Femi Branch, Anthony Monjaro, Uru Eke, Uti Nwanchukwu, Funnybone Chibunna, Buchi Franklin, Aisha Shaba
2016 ‘’Hear Word’’ Sister Esther, VVF, Women Rally Leader Stage Director Ifeoma Fafunwa Starring: Joke Silva, Bimbo Akintola, Elvina Ibru, *Local Show; Abuja. *International Premier and tour; Harvard, Connecticut and Amsterdam.[25][26][27][28][29][30]
2016 ‘’Wives on Strike’’ Mama Amina Film Director Omoni Oboli Starring: Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka, Julius Agwu, Kenneth Okonkwo
2016 ‘’This Thing Called Marriage’’ Ifeyinwa TV Series Director Blessing Effiom Egbe Starring: Femi Jacobs, Tana Adelana, Jennifer John.[31][32][33][34]
2016 ‘’Okafor’s Law’’ Ify Film Director Omoni Oboli Starring: Omoni Oboli, Richard Mofe Damijo, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Toyin Aimakhu, Halima Abubakar, Mary Lazarus, Yvonne Jegede, Gabriel Afolayan, Ken Erics, Betty Irabo Tina Mba *City to city official selection at the Toronto International Film Festival [35][36][37][38]
2017 The Women Omoh Film Director Blessing Effiom Egbe starring Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Katherine Obiang, Tony Monjaro
Christmas is Coming Henri Film Director Ufuoma McDermott starring Deyemi Okanlawon, Chioma Chukwuka
Wives on Strike: The Revolution Mama Amina Film Director Omoni Oboli starring Omoni Oboli, Uche Jombo, Chioma Chukwuka, Julius Agwu, Kenneth Okonkwo
2018 Esohe Eno Film Director Charles Uwagbai Starring: Jimmy Jean-Louis, Kyle Colton, Desmond Elliot
2018 What Just Happened Professor Oghogho Film Director Charles Uwagbai Starring: Toyin Abraham, Mike Ezuruonye, Segun Arinze

Àwọn ìtọ́kasí

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