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Eucharia Anunobi

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Eucharia Anunobi
Born (1965-05-27) 27 May 1965 (age 59)
Owerri, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria, Nsukka, Institute of Management Technology, Enugu
OccupationActress
Years active1995-present
Notable workAbuja Connection, Glamour Girls, My Madam & I

Eucharia Anunobi, // (born 27 May 1965) is a veteran Nigerian actress, producer, and pastor. She is best known for her role in the movie Abuja Connection.[1] She was nominated at 2020 Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Movie or TV Series.[2]

Education

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Anunobi was born in Owerri, Imo State, Southeast Nigeria, and went on to complete her primary and secondary school education there before proceeding to the Institute of Management Technology, Enugu where she graduated with a National Diploma in Mass Communication.[3] She also holds a Bachelor of Arts degree after studying English Language at the University of Nigeria, Nsukka.[4]

Career

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Anunobi came into the limelight for her role in the movie series Glamour Girls II in 1996 and has gone on to star in over 90 movies including Abuja Connection and Letters to a Stranger.[5] She is currently serving as an evangelist at a church in Egbeda, Lagos State.[6] Anunobi lost the joy of an only son, Raymond Ekwu, whom she described as her best friend[7] to complications arising from sickle cell anemia on 22 August 2017. He was aged 15.[8] She is of the view that sex before marriage is important.[9]

Personal Life

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Eucharia Anunobi married Charles Ekwu in 2000 and had a son, Raymond Ekwu. They divorced after six years of marriage.[10] Raymond died from sickle cell complications in 2017, aged 15.[11] Following Anunobi's divorce from Charles, the actress filed a 100 million-naira lawsuit against him in 2010. [12]

In 2015, Anubobi's father Felix died after a brief illness.[13]

Filmography

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  • The Way We Were (2024) as Mrs. Davies
  • The Golden Child (2023) as Anna
  • Bleeding Butterfly (2023) as Grace
  • The Woman of Faith (2022) as Esther
  • Man of God (2022) as Rev. Mrs. Gift Asuquo
  • Obiye the Comforter (2022) as Akoche
  • Foreigner's God (2022) as Nnebugo the Undying
  • Elina (2021)
  • Fulfilled (2021) as Ugodiya
  • Ikemefuna (2021) as Mama J
  • Small Chops (2020) as Mama B
  • Our Jesus Story (2020)
  • For Old Time Sake (2019) as Mrs. Omalu
  • Code Wilo (2019)
  • Jumbled (2019) as Mrs. Ezenwa
  • The Foreigner's God (2018)
  • Breaking Heart (2009) as Mrs. Gladys
  • Heavy Storm (2009)
  • Desire (2008) as Juliet's Mother
  • Final Tussle (2008)
  • My Darling Princess (2008) as Ijeoma
  • Black Night in South America (2007) as Sussie
  • Area Mama (2007)
  • Big Hit (2007)
  • Bird Flu (2007) as Paulina
  • Confidential Romance (2007) as Lady B.
  • Cover Up (2007) as Helen
  • Desperate Sister (2007) as Edna
  • Drug Baron (2007)
  • Fine Things (2007)
  • Letters to a Stranger (2007) as Mrs. Bankole
  • Sacred Heart (2007)
  • Short of Time (2007) as Evelyn
  • Sister’s Heart (2007)
  • Spiritual Challenge (2007)
  • The Trinity (2007)
  • Titanic Tussle (2007) as Stainless
  • When You are Mine (2007) as Lady B.
  • Women at Large (2007) as Vera
  • 19 Macaulay Street (2006)
  • Emotional Blunder (2006) as Jane
  • Evil Desire (2006)
  • Heritage of Sorrow (2006)
  • Joy of a Mother (2006) as Amaka
  • My Only Girl (2006) as Freddy
  • Occultic Wedding (2006)
  • Thanksgiving (2006) as Cynthia
  • The Dreamer (2006)
  • Unbreakable Affair (2006)
  • 100% Husband (2005)
  • Dangerous Blind Man (2005) as Gloria
  • Dorathy My Love (2005) as Ify
  • Extra Time (2005)
  • Family Battle (2005)
  • Heavy Storm (2005)
  • Home Apart (2005)
  • No Way Out (2005)
  • Rings of Fire (2005)
  • Second Adam (2005)
  • Secret Affairs (2005)
  • Shadows of Tears (2005)
  • Sins of My Mother (2005)
  • The Bank Manager (2005) as Nneka
  • To Love a Stranger (2005)
  • Torn Apart (2005)
  • Total Disgrace (2005) as Sen. Julia
  • Tricks of Women (2005) as Jacklyn
  • Unexpected Mission (2005)
  • War for War (2005)
  • Deadly Kiss (2004) as Nancy Williams
  • Deep Loss (2004)
  • Diamond Lady 2: The Business Woman (2004)
  • Expensive Game (2004) as Sophie
  • Falling Apart (2004)
  • For Real (2004) as Divine
  • Home Sickness (2004) as Victoria
  • Last Decision (2004)
  • Love & Marriage (2004)
  • Miss Nigeria (2004) as Mrs. Williams
  • My Own Share (2004)
  • Never Say Ever (2004) as Dr. Helen
  • Not By Power (2004) as Ugonma
  • Official Romance (2004)
  • Price of Hatred (2004)
  • The Maid (2004) Mrs. Williams
  • Abuja Connection (2004) as Sophia
  • Armageddon King (2003)
  • Computer Girls (2003) as Madam Stainless
  • Emotional Pain (2003) as Maureen
  • Expensive Error (2003) as Nnenna
  • Handsome (2003)
  • Hot Lover (2003)
  • Lagos Babes (2003)
  • Mother’s Help (2003)
  • Reckless Babes (2003)
  • Show Bobo: The American Boys (2003) as Chikaodili
  • Sister Mary (2003) as Nene
  • Society Lady (2003)
  • The Only Hope (2003)
  • The Storm is Over (2003)
  • What Women Want (2003)
  • Evil-Doers (2002) as Justina
  • Not with my Daughter (2002) as Oby
  • Orange Girl (2002)
  • Death Warrant (2001)
  • Desperadoes (2001)
  • August Meeting (2001)
  • The Last Burial (2000) as Susan
  • Benita 2 (1999)
  • Heartless 2 (1999) as Rose
  • Benita (1998)
  • Heartless (1998) as Rose
  • Died Wretched (1998) as Sarah
  • Glamour Girls II (1996) as Anita
  • Battle of Musanga (1996)
  • Backstab (1995)
  • Nneka the Pretty Serpent 2 (1995)
  • Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994)

References

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  1. ^ "Why I'm missing on social scene – Eucharia Anunobi". Vanguard. 6 July 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  2. ^ "AMVCA 2020". Africa Magic - AMVCA 2020. Retrieved 10 October 2020.
  3. ^ "How actress, Eucharia Anunobi snubbed her mother". Information Nigeria. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  4. ^ "Nollywood Actress, Eucharia Anunobi Adds Another Year Today". Daily Mail (Nigeria). 25 May 2015. Retrieved 25 July 2015.[permanent dead link]
  5. ^ "How actress, Eucharia Anunobi snubbed her mother". Information Nigeria. 15 August 2012. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  6. ^ Henry Ojelu (7 February 2012). "Nollywood Actress, Eucharia Ordained Pastor". P.M. News. Retrieved 25 July 2015.
  7. ^ "My late son was my best friend –Eucharia Anunobi". The Punch News Paper. 26 August 2017.
  8. ^ "Eucharia Anunobi loses only son". The Punch Newspapers. 24 August 2017.
  9. ^ "VIDEO: Why sex before marriage should be encouraged — Actress Eucharia Anunobi". Vanguard News. 18 July 2022. Retrieved 22 July 2022.
  10. ^ Nigeria, Guardian (24 May 2022). "Eucharia Anunobi Says She Needs A Complete Man". The Guardian Nigeria News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 31 October 2024.
  11. ^ Taiwo, Okanlawon (27 April 2021). "Why I didn't mourn death of my child – Eucharia Anunobi". pmnews.
  12. ^ TVCN (5 September 2017). "Nollywood Actress Eucharia Anunobi buries late son - Trending News". Retrieved 8 November 2024.
  13. ^ TVCN (5 September 2017). "Nollywood Actress Eucharia Anunobi buries late son - Trending News". Retrieved 8 November 2024.
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