Chief Clarion Chukwurah (born Clara Nneka Oluwatoyin Folashade Chukwurah; 24 July 1964) is a Nigerian actress and humanitarian.
Early life and education Chukwurah was born as the only daughter in a family of four on 24 July 1964. She is from Anambra State. She attended nursery and primary school in Lagos before pursuing secondary education at Queen of the Rosary College, Onitsha. She later studied acting and speech at the Department of Dramatic Arts, Obafemi Awolowo University.
Career She began her career in acting in 1980 but became popular when she featured in the soap opera Mirror in the Sun. She was the first Nigerian to win the Best Actress category at the 1982 FESPACO film festival in Burkina Faso. She was recognised as a United Nations peace ambassador for her charity work across Africa.
Personal life Chukwura is the mother of music video director Clarence Peters, whom she had with Juju musician Sir Shina Peters. In 2016, Chukwura married Anthony Boyd, her third husband, and converted to her new husband's Jehovah's Witnesses faith. She has previously been married twice, to Tunde Abiola(MKO Abiola's younger brother) and Femi Odeneye.
Television Bello's Way (1984) Mirror in the Sun (1984) Ripples (1989) Super Story (2001) Delilah (2016) as Sylvia Ambrose
Filmography Year Title Role 1979 Farewell to Babylon 1984 Money Power 1986 Fiery Force Yemoja 1994 Glamour Girls 2 Vera Remarkable night Caught in the act 2000 Lagidigba Olori Parakoyi 2002 Valentino Josy 2003 Abuja Connection Jennifer 2003 Egg of Life Priestess 2003 Emergency Wedding Stella 2004 Danger Signal Mrs. U.K. Morgan 2005 Days of Bondage Issabela 2005 Ladies World Angela 2005 Nothing for Nothing Mama Nnukwu 2006 Abuja Top Ladies Grace Benson 2006 In the Closet Faye 2006 Desperate Women Emilia 2007 Dry Scorpion Agatha 2008 Chest to Chest Agatha 2009 Darkest Day Edna 2010 High Blood Pressure 2014 Apaye Yepayeye 2014 Igbotic love 2014 Forbidden choice Angela 2020 Efunsetan Aniwura 2021 Amina Zumbura 2021 Drastic Measures Evelyn 2022 Beautiful People 2022 Covenant Jane 2022 Ozioma Monica 2022 Nneoma Nneoma 2023 Osariemen
Recognition The traditional title of Ada Eji Eje Mba I of Onitsha, Anambra State Legends of Nollywood award at the Nollywood at 20 Celebration 1982 Best Actress of the Year at All Africa Film Festival, Ougadagodou, Burkina Faso (won) 1997 Afro-Hollywood Best Actress Award for Glamour Girls (won) 2001 THEMA Best Supporting Actress (yoruba) award (won) 2001 Lebatino Film Festival, Mexico, award for best actress (won) 2001 THEMA Best supporting actress (won) 2004 Reel Award for Best Actress (won) 2014 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards - Lifetime Achievement Award 2019 Gathering of Africa's Best Awards (GAB Awards) - Special Recognition Award in the Arts
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