Adaora Ukoh is a Nigerian Nollywood actress who has featured in movies including Thy Kingdom Come, Black Bra and Lekki Wives. She is the host of Divas Dynasty and the CEO of Adaora couture for over-sized women. She also spoke out when the Chibok girls went missing.
Biography Ada was born on 27 April 1976 in Anambra State. She attended St. John college and studied law at the University of Lagos.
She entered the Nollywood industry at the age of 19 in 1995, starring in Deadly Affair. Subsequently, she played different roles in films. In Lekki Wives, she featured as Miranda. Her roles are limited due to her big size, but she thinks her shape is a gift and blessing. Adaora had to go bald in the movie Thy Kingdom Come when she acted as a widow.
Personal life The actress is married to Basil Eriofolor and had a son who came out after some hours in the labour room.
Filmography Onyeegwu (2023) as Alex sister The Apartment (2022) as Meg The 3 Sides (2022) as Gloria The Ex Wife (2021) as Nene Broken Vine (2021) as Mofe Half Measure (2020) as Aunty Aanu The Bosslady (2019) as Omotola Taunting Faith (2019) as Patricia Wetin Women Want (2018) as Fatima Fit Fam (2018) as Cordelia Price of Deceit (2017) as Uju Cajole (2016) Palace War (2014) as Martina Lekki Wives (2013 - 2015) as Miranda A Better Tomorrow (2011) as Florence Behind a Smile (2009) as Maria Four Sisters (2008) as Angela Keziah (2007) as Monica Johnbull & Rosekate (2007) as Sarah The High Class (2006) as Blessing Only Love (2005) Uloma Black Bra (2005) Standing Alone (2004) as Tessy Final Whistle (2000) as Tina Curse from Beyond (1999) as Felicia Karishika II (1999) as Ratoka Karishika (1998) as Esther Blood Money 2 (1998) as Miriam Evil Genius (1998) Rituals (1997) Blood Money (1997) as Girl Deadly Affair (1995)
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