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Revision as of 16:16, 14 August 2021
Chika Ike | |
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 Chika Ike | |
| Born | Chika Ike November 8, 1985 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Humanitarian Model |
| Years active | 2005—present |
| Website | chikaike |
Chika 'Nancy' Ike (born 8 November 1985) is a Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, business woman, philanthropist and former model.
Early life
Born in Onitsha, Anambra state of Nigeria. she began acting in church plays at the age of six. Ike began her career as a model at age 16 just after graduating from secondary school.[1]
Career
Film and television
Ike began her film career in 2005 when she played a minor character in the movie Sweet Love. She got her first major role that same year in a movie titled Bless the Child and has since played major roles in over a hundred movies, such as Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, Girls Got Reloaded, Happy Ending, Yes We Will, Anointed Queen and The Prince and the Princess.[2]
In 2007, Mirror of Beauty was shown in Cineworld and Odeon cinemas across the U.K and in 2008 It was selected and screened at the Cannes film festival.[3][4]
She founded her production company, Chika Ike Production, in 2014, and produced her first movie Miss Teacher and her reality TV game show African Diva Reality TV Show of which she is the executive producer, host and a member of the judging panel.[5] The first season aired on DStv and the second season aired on AIT.[6][7] In 2015, she collaborated with Rok Studios to produce movies like Happy Ending and Stuck on You.[8]
Other projects
Education
In 2004, Ike enrolled in the University of Lagos (Unilag) for a 2-year diploma program in human kinetics and health education. She completed the program in 2006, earning a certificate. She went further to get a degree in human kinetics and health education at Unilag. In 2014, she graduated from the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles, California where she studied film-making.[9]
Philanthropy
Ike established the foundation Help the Child which is aimed at helping poor children. In 2012 she threw a street party where she hosted over 3000 children, feeding them and giving out toys, school bags and writing materials. Every year she organizes a major charity event for the children on the street, provides scholarships, and provides them with school writing materials.[10]
Fashion line
In 2011, Ike founded her fashion line Fancy Nancy and launched it in Abuja, Nigeria.[11]
Personal life
Ike has been outspoken on abusive relationships, having been a victim of domestic violence. In 2013, she opened up about how she was domestically abused in her past marriage. She filed for divorce due to domestic violence in 2013.[12] She eventually announced through her Facebook page that she's "officially divorced". This however did not go down well with some fane as they rained abuses on her.[13]
Awards and nominations
Ike has received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Africa Movie Academy Awards Best Upcoming Actress, 2008, and the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in 2009 for her performance in the movie "The Assassin".[2]
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Upcoming Actress | Bless the Child | Nominated |
| 2009 | African Movie Academy Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Assassination | Nominated |
| 2009 | African Youth Society Award | Best Role Model in Africa | Self | Won |
| 2009 | City People Entertainment Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Self | Nominated[14] |
| 2011 | Donven Club Awards | Best Actress | Self | Won[14] |
| 2011 | United Nations Messenger of Peace | United Nations Youth Ambassador for Peace | Self | Honorary[15] |
| 2012 | African Heritage Awards | Contributions to The Youth In Africa | Self | Won |
| 2013 | HOG Award | Icon of Hope | Self | Won |
| 2013 | Actors Guild of Nigeria (AGN) Award | Most Disciplined Actress | Self | Won |
| 2013 | Cynosure Magazine Nigerian Fashion Recognition Awards | Nollywood Fashion Icon of the Year | Self | Won |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Face of Nollywood | Self | Nominated[16] |
| 2016 | ZAFFA Awards | Best Producer | Miss Teacher | Nominated[17] |
| 2016 | ZAFFA Awards | Best Actress | Miss Teacher | Nominated[17] |
| 2020 | International Film Festival Award | Best Actress, Best production, best sound design, Best Supporting Actress and Best director | Self | Won[18] |
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Small Chops | Nikita | Drama | |
| 2016 | Happy Ending | Lape | Drama, Romance | |
| 2016 | Locked up | Susan | Drama, Romance | |
| 2015 | Miss Teacher | Nwanne | Drama, Romance | |
| 2014 | Secret Act | I & II | ||
| 2012 | Bridge of Contract | |||
| 2012 | The End is Near | |||
| 2010 | Street President | Nene | ||
| 2009 | Dangerous Beauty | Anita | ||
| 2009 | Eyes of the Nun | |||
| 2009 | Harverst of Love | Nancy | ||
| 2008 | Before The Rain | Anita | ||
| 2008 | Desire | Juliet | ||
| 2008 | Jealous Princess | Mercy | ||
| 2006 | The Seekers | Yvonne | I & II | |
| 2006 | White Chapel | Yvonne | ||
| 2006 | Emotional Blunder | Yvonne |
References
- ^ "Chika Ike Biography, Nollywood Star Actress". InformAfrica.com. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ a b "Chika Ike Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History | NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". Naijagists.com. Archived from the original on 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike Making Waves In The International Scene". Modernghana.com. 2007-09-28. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ . Modern Ghana https://www.modernghana.com/movie/1729/1/mirror-of-beauty-showing-in-uk-cinemas.html.
{{cite news}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "African Diva Reality TV show season 1 Archives". News Of Nigeria. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ Kayode Badmus (2015-08-02). "Chika Ike begins production of new movie 'All of me' - Nigerian Entertainment Today - Nigeria's Top Website for News, Gossip, Comedy, Videos, Blogs, Events, Weddings, Nollywood, Celebs, Scoop and Games". Thenet.ng. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike: 5 Nollywood movies produced by actress - Movies - Pulse" (in German). Pulse.ng. 2016-11-08. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Watch the Trailer for Chika Ike's New Movie "One Fine Day" | A Story of an Obsessed Ex". Bellanaija.com. 2016-06-30. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike graduates from LA Film School". The Nation. 2014-05-24. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "Chika Ike's Good Deed – Feeds Less Privileged Kids for Easter". Bellanaija.com. 2014-04-25. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Nollywood Actress Chika Ike opens "Fancy Nancy" Store in Abuja – Mercy Johnson, Jim Iyke, Mike Ezuruonye, Goldie & More Attend". Bellanaija.com. 2011-09-28. Archived from the original on 2017-02-01. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ Damilare Aiki (2013-08-10). "Chika Ike: "I Left My Marriage because I was a Victim of Domestic Violence" | Nollywood Actress shares Story of Physical Assault". Bellanaija.com. Archived from the original on 2016-02-03. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Fans lash out at Chika Ike over divorce announcement". Vanguard News. 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ a b "Chika Ike". Naij. Archived from the original on 2016-08-20. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Arogundade, Funsho (2012-01-05). "Chika Ike Bags UN Ambassador Award". P.M. News. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ Izuz, Chidumga (2016-11-07). "'Suru L'ere,' 'Tinsel,' Adeniyi Johnson, Mide Martins among nominees". Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ a b "ZAFAA 2016 Nominees". ZAFAA. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-24.
- ^ "Chika Ike's Small Chops bags Int'l awards - P.M. News".
- "Chika Ike unveiled as the Face of Bullet Energy Drink in London". Bellanaija.com. 2014-03-25. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- "Chopping money babe: Chika Ike unveiled as Bullet Energy Drink brand ambassador - INFORMATION NIGERIA". Informationng.com. 2014-03-26. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- "Anambra State Born Chika Ike is on the Cover of Latest Issue Vanguard Allure's Kokolevels". Kokolevel.com. 2016-08-13. Archived from the original on 2017-01-15. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
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