Tamara Eteimo (born July 24, 1987) also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and Actor. Since her Nollywood film debut in 2011, right after she won the seventh edition of the Next Movie Star reality show, the actress has appeared in over 50 films. She was ranked second in Charles Novia's annual rankings of Nollywood actresses for 2013 and has been nominated for numerous awards. Eteimo completed her primary and secondary school education in Port Harcourt before enrolling at the University of Port Harcourt to study Theatre Arts. As of May 2010, she had released singles "Vibrate" and "Na Only you" from her debut studio album. She won the 2013 Next Movie Star winner and she claims to be eyeing the oscar award.
Early Life & Education Tamara Eteimo (born July 24, 1987), also known by her stage name Tamara Jones, is a Nigerian R&B singer-songwriter and actress.
Eteimo completed her primary and secondary education in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, before proceeding to the University of Port Harcourt to study Theatre Arts.
Career In an interview with The Punch, Eteimo stated that despite the challenges of maintaining consistency in Nollywood, she considers acting her primary passion and could not quit the profession.
Filmography
YearFilmRoleNotes2012SurvivalBest of Nollywood Awards (BON)Dormitory 82013Mrs SomebodyFinding Mercywith Rita Dominic, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Uti Nwachukwu and Chioma ChukwukaDesperate Housegirlswith Ini Edo, Desmond Elliot, Kenneth Okolie, Mary LazarusSomewhere Down The LineLeadwith Rachael Oniga, Bukky Wright, Yemi Blaq Dry-Next PageMeet the Neighbours2014Fallingwith Desmond Elliot, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Adesua EtomiCobwebwith Uti Nwachukwu, Funsho Adeolu, Mary LazarusA Long NightThe Scorned HelpCheating ExperienceKopaRed Lights OffGreen EyedOyomaNollywood ReloadedUnblissfulNollywood ReloadedDryNurse Ramatuwith Stephanie Okereke, Liz Benson, William McNamara, Darwin Shaw and Paul SamboMama BomboyEmerald2015Dear DiaryThe Other SideThe Green EyedA Long NightBlessingFallingTina2016Virgin BrideIt's About Your HusbandBunmiThe Good Samaritanwith Wale Ojo and Empress NjamahGone Greywith Funsho Adeolu, Stan Nze, Judith Audu, Seyi Hunter and Angel Vara IduheFast CashSelenawith Mary Lazarus, Kiki Omeili, Oma Nnadi, Funny Bone and Klint da DrunkClass Of 21Hotel Chocowith Femi Branch, Sambasa Nzeribe and Jennifer IgbinoviaTime To HeaLCandleThe GuiltScratchedDeath TrapBlind SpotThe X-ListOne Monday MorningLost in LustA Walk in the DarkBrown EnvelopeNext Door2017The Three Tramps and The Law33hoursMy GameBlack Men RockFair LadyFamilyThis LifeItohanSuper Story MacbethClosed DoorsPepper soupCalabar woman2017A Time to HealSade2018Thick SkinnedSaifa2019DrowningSheila2021CandleJessica2022JudasHelen2023Face to FaceJasmine
Awards and nominations
YearNomineeAwardResultRef2009 University of Port Harcourt (Theater Arts C.R.A.B)Best Acting Student2011New York Film Academy/ DelyorkBest Acting StudentNext Movie Star Reality ShowWinner Next Movie Star Reality Show2014Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (Desperate Housegirls) Best Supporting actressGIAMA Houston (Desperate Housegirls)Best Supporting actressBON 2014 (Somewhere Down the line) Best Actress NEA 2014 (Desperate Housegirls)Best Supporting Actress 2017Acia Awards Atlanta (Falling)Best Supporting Actress2019Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress in a Lead role – English2021Net HonoursMost Searched Actress
See also
List of people from Port Harcourt List of Nigerian musicians List of Nigerian actresses
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