Uzoamaka Cynthia Ginikachukwu Onuoha is a Nigerian actress known for her work in film, television, and stage productions. She gained national recognition with her lead role in Diiche, Showmax's first Nigerian original limited series, which received seven nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards (AMVCA) in 2023.
Early life and education Onuoha was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and hails from Awo-Idemili in Orsu Local Government Area of Imo State. She studied at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, graduating with a second-class upper degree in theatre and film studies. She further trained in screen acting at the EbonyLife Creative Academy under South African director Drikus Volschenk in 2021.
Career Year Title Role NotesRef 2018 If I am President Zina's team Feature film 2019 Ordinary Fellows Efya Feature film 2020 Omugwo Ada Short film2021 Reflections Dr. Asa Short film King of Boys: The Return of the King Reporter TV miniseries (episode 1) Stories by Her Short film2022 Blood Sisters (2022 TV series) Hotel clerk TV miniseries (episode 1) Edge of Time Isi Country Love Nneka Short film Diiche Odiiche Lead role; Showmax original series Visa on Arrival Kimberly Africa Magic, season 1 Finding Diana Aisha Coker Premiered at Internet Governance Forum, Ethiopia Flawsome Diamond 2 Showmax season 12023 A Sunday Affair Teen Toyin Obinmapu Naza Short film Ndeeri Short film Oriaku: The Housewife Short film Swimming in a Sea of Trauma Nkechi Premiered at International Film Festival Rotterdam Agemo Lead role Produced by Related Motion Moshood Obatula Inside Life (2022 film) Directed by Clarence Peters, also television adaptation2024 The Theory of Breakfast TV miniseries Peaceville Toll-Free Rita Daniels Short film Penance Alice Directed by Awal Rahmat; on Amazon Prime Video Schooled Didi Produced by Ndani TV 2025 Shall We Meet Tonight Susan Premiered at BFI Flare
Stage work Onuoha has also performed in prominent Nigerian theatrical productions: Folly of Men (directed by Joshua Alabi) Emotan (directed by William Benson) Chapters (Maduegbuna Productions) The Decision (staged at Terra Kulture)
Awards and nominations Year Award/Event Category Work Result Ref 2024 AFRIFF Best Female Performance Agemo 2025 AMVCA Best Lead Actress Agemo – UNN Theatre Awards Best Actress (Female Category) General body of work 2025Toronto International Film Nollywood Film FestivalBest Actress Nollywood/African Film CategoryAgemo
Personal life Onuoha is fluent in English, Igbo, and Nigerian Pidgin. She volunteers with Clare Cares Foundation (CCF), a nonprofit organisation focused on youth empowerment in Nigeria. She resides in Lagos State.
See also List of Nigerian actresses Cinema of Nigeria Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards
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