Ini Edo


Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress. She began her film career in 2000, and has featured in more than 100 movies since her debut. In 2013, she was a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. In 2014, Ms. Edo was appointed by the United Nations as aUnited Nations Habitat Youth Envoy.

Early life and education

Ini Edo is an Ibibio from Akwa Ibom state in the south-south part of Nigeria, not far from Calabar. Her mother was a teacher, and her father a church elder. She had a strict upbringing, the second of four children, three girls, one boy. She attended Cornelius Connely College in Uyo. She graduated from the University of Uyo where she got a Diploma in Theatre Arts. She also completed her bachelor's degree program at the University of Calabar where she studied English. In 2014 she got a scholarship to study law at National Open University of Nigeria.

Career

Her acting career started in 2003 with her debut in Thick Madam. She was discovered by a producer at the audition she attended. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she acted in World Apart. She has appeared in over 100 films; she is one of the most successful actresses in Nigeria.

Personal life

In 2008, Ini Edo married Philip Ehiagwina an American-based business man. The marriage ended in September 2014 after six years.

Endorsement

Ini Edo was appointed as the Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture And Tourism by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel in 2016.

Awards and nominations

YearEventPrizeRecipientResult
20092009 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress Leading Role
2011Zulu African Film Academy AwardsBest Actress IndigenousEdika Nigeria
20122012 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress In Leading roleIn a cupboard
20122012 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsFemale Viewers ChoiceHerself
20122012 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsHonorarium Appreciation AwardHerself
20132013 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsFemale Viewers ChoiceHerself
2013Cross River Movie AwardBest Act FemaleBehind The Melody
2013NafcaBest supporting ActressWeekend Getaway
20142014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress Leading RoleNkasi The Village Fighter
20142014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Comedic actNkasi The Village Fighter
20142014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress-Viewers ChoiceNkasi The Village Fighter
20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actresswhile you slept
20152015 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsFemale Viewers Choicewhile you slept
20152015 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress - Africa Collaborationwhile you slept
201511th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress Leading Rolewhile you slept
20162016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress in a ComedyDesperate housegirls
20162016 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress- TV SeriesDesperate housegirls
20182018 ZAFAA Global AwardsBest Actress Award

Filmography