Chelsea Eze (born Chelsea Ada Ezerioha; November 15, 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film Silent Scandals where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel. She also won the Most Promising Actress award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Early life and education Chelsea was born in Kano State, a state located in the northwestern region of Nigeria, though she is an Igbo descent from Umuahia, Abia State, southeast Nigeria. Her parents were both bankers. She attended Federal Government Girls College Minjibir and St. Louis Secondary School both in Kano. She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri. According to an interview with The Punch she stated that "My childhood was fun because then, Kano was very peaceful and beautiful".
Career Prior to her role in Silent Scandals, she was a model and her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church. She was invited by producer Vivian Ejike to audition for a supporting role in Silent Scandals, and she was chosen to appear in the film. She has featured in several other popular films like Two Brides and a Baby (2011), Hoodrush (2012) and Murder at Prime Suites (2013).
Personal life Chelsea grew up as an introvert but learnt how to express herself during her secondary school days. She is in a serious relationship. Her nickname is Poukka.
Filmography
Year Film Role Notes 2009 Silent Scandals Ella with Genevieve Nnaji 2011 Two Brides and a Baby Ugo With OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu and Stella Damasus Twist Timeless Passion Ruky 2012 Hoodrush Shakira with Bimbo Akintola, OC Ukeje & Gabriel Afolayan Closed Door Laugh won kill me die The Kingdom Princess Pearl with Tana Adelana, Lilian Afegbai Tears of Passion 2013Murder at Prime SuitesFlorence Ngwuwith Joseph Benjamin, Keira Hewatch2014Taste of LoveEve Ikpeba 2015 Ikogosi Emem with IK Ogbonna2016TamedCeliawith Tana Adelana2017JailTegawith Bimbo Akintola2018White WashLolawith Jennifer Adams2019InheritanceEzinneDirected by Chris Eneaji Eneng2020SeparatedPrincessDirected by Tope AlakeStillbornJuantaLong Walk To TruthWhitneyA story from ZazuDisentangledND2021A Dose of Her PillSusanBolajiBig BolajiUnforeseenPrincess IjeomaMy Sister's HusbandAmaraRebellionMarrying a CampbellDeinabo Campbell2022A Sweet StenchEllaThe Best ThingAleroFighting FateNadiaObiye The ComforterObiyeKith &KinChideraJust a NumberAlice2023Sammie & Gina
Accolades YearAwardCategoryFilmResult2010 Africa Movie Academy Awards Most Promising TalentSilent Scandals Best of Nollywood Awards Most Promising Talent Revelation of the Year ZAFAA Awards Best Upcoming Actress 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) Two Brides and a Baby 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards Best Actress in a Supporting role Hoodrush
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See also List of Nigerian actors
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