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Ufuoma McDermott
Ufuoma Ejenobor at a photo shoot in 2008
Born
Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobor
Occupation(s)Actress, Model, Presenter
Years active2004–present
SpouseSteven McDermott (April 2010– Date)[1]
Websitehttp://www.ufuomaejenobor.com/

Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobor[2](born April 23 1981 in Benin City) is a Nollywood Actress, Presenter and Model based in Nigeria.

Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobor /pronounced "oof-oh-ma, stay-see, edge-air-no-bore"/[3][4] (born April 23 1981 in Benin City) Best Actress Nominee at the Monte Carlo Television Festival (Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo) 2010 is a highly celebrated Nollywood actress and model based in Nigeria. She has featured in movies alongside Rita Dominic, Jim Iyke, Oge Okoye, Chioma Chukwuka, Zack Orji amongst others. She is also an Ex Beauty queen who represented Nigeria at the Miss Earth 2004 International beauty pageant in the Philippines.

Early life

Ufuoma Ejenobor was born in Benin City to Nigerian parents who hail from Delta State in Nigeria. She is grateful for a happy and well-broadened orientation made available to her from a very young age through TV and lots of reading. In a 2005 interview[5] She states that she did not necessarily get all she wanted but all she needed was always made available. Growing up in a large and closely knit family, playing around the rocky plateaux of Jos and weekly visits to the then alive Jos wildlife park, childhood was always fun. she moved a lot from Benin to Jos where she spent the better of her toddling years and later lagos where she has lived for the greatest part of her life till date. At age 7, her father coined a pet name for her: ISIO (which means star in urhobo). she was so named after the star actress of the TELEFEST programe put together by NTA Benin, "The Pot of Life". From age 10, Ufuoma was constantly scolded as 'Television star' by her mom. This was due to her love for watching TV and reading novels. Such huge love that almost every meal she was asked to prepare ended up a "burnt offering". Little did they both know it was like a prophecy on their daughter.

Personal Life

Ufuoma Ejenobor got married on the 23rd of April 2010 to Steven McDermott.[6][7][8]

Education

She went through Alama Private School Jos, Plateau state, Tunwase Nursery and primary school Ikeja, Lagos and finally Molly International Nursery and primary Ajao Estate for her nursery and primary education where she bestowed awards as a brownie, best student in mathematics, best student in French language and for her continuous and consistent 1st position.

She then attended Federal Government College Odogbolu Ogun state for her secondary education. Her belief in dignity and her intelligence saw her in many honorable lights while in secondary school. Respected by students and staff alike, she indeed did the school proud. Being a sportswoman, she earned numerous gold medals in javelin, discus, shot put and hurdles; represented the school and indeed Ogun state in sports and debate competitions. She also earned a badge as the school’s Head girl 1998/99 session.

Ufuoma later bagged a degree in French language from the prestigious University of Lagos where she was selected amongst the very few French students in the country to partake of a Federal Government scholarship holiday programme. She also has to her credit certificates and diplomas from Alliance Française and NIIT. She holds a masters degree in Public and International Affairs, also from the University of Lagos.[9]

SCHOOL YEAR QUALIFICATION
University of Lagos 2009 Masters of Public and International Affairs [10]
University of Lagos 2005 B.A(hons) French Language
Nigeria Institute of Management 2007 Proficiency in Management
NIIT 2004 Computer Proficiency
Alliance Française 2003 DALF
Alliance Française 2002 DELF
Alliance Française 2001 CEFP
F.G.C. Odogbolu 1999 O' Levels

Entertainment

She started a career in entertainment with modelling in 2000 as a photographic model and later moved on to the runway and pageants.

Ufuoma Ejenobor on the runway for Collectibles

Pageants

By 2002, she had participated in 2 mini pageants, won the Miss Ebony beauty pageant and partaken in her first national pageant : Miss Commonwealth, where she won the Miss Congeniality prize. Later the same year, she emerged 1st runner up in the queen Afrik beauty pageant.

2003 saw her in the Queen of all Nations beauty pageant where she was again the 1st runner up.

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Ufuoma Ejenobor with Miss Earth 2004 contestants from USA, Peru and Finland

In 2004 she contested in the Miss Nigeria[11] beauty pageant where she emerged ...yet, 1st runner up. Not long after she was crowned Miss Earth Nigeria and consequently went to represent the country at the Miss Earth 2004[12]

International Beauty Pageant held in the Philippines. With winning a crown and international exposure, Ufuoma could heave and victorious sigh to pageantry.

Film

In Feb 2004,(just after her third undergraduate year) Ufuoma decided on a movie career. Starting off with Zeb Ejiro’s ‘The President must not die’, she has continued to bag major roles in movies. Barely six months into her acting career, she decided to take a break to contest in the Miss Nigeria beauty pageant and finish up her studies being a final year under graduate student. By early 2005, she was ready to return to filming. In May 2005, she played her first lead role in ‘Life and Death’...Her 3rd movie after ‘The President must not die’ and ‘Guy on the Line’. By December 2005, she took on what she considers one of the most demanding roles to prove her love for the job when she played Chibuzor on the “Edge of Paradise’ TV series produced by Royal Roots network. The widow role required her hair cut and lots of crying.

It has been a success story from then on. Her smooth versatility in different roles for both big and small screen well displayed. From detective to envious cousin; from possessed girl to blind girl; from loyal friend to wild one; from grieving widow to vindictive ex.

Ufuoma Ejenobor on the set of "My Mum and i" as "Lillian Wright"

In 2008 she took on the role of "Lillian Wright" in the TV series "My Mum and I"[13][14][15] a role which garnered her a nomination for a best actress award at the 2010 Festival de Télévision de Monte-Carlo[16] and one at The Terracotta Nigerian TV and Film Awards[17]

Recognition

Pageant


YEAR PAGEANT STATUS
2004 Miss Earth Nigeria Winner
2004 Miss Nigeria 1st Runner up
2003 Queen of all Nation 1st Runner up
2002 Queen Afrik 1st Runner up
2002 Miss Commonwealth Miss Congeniality
2001 Miss Ebony Winner


Ufuoma Ejenobor at the Golden Nymph Awards
Ufuoma Ejenobor and LL Cool J at the 50th Golden Nymph awards in Monaco
Ufuoma Ejenobor at the 2010 Terracotta Awards
Ufuoma Ejenobor and John McCook
  • 2010 she was nominated for a Best Actress in a drama series at the Terracotta TV and Film Awards[20]
  • Best Actress in a comedy series (Nominee), Golden Nymph Award 2010 at the Monte Carlo Television Festival[21]

Nominated alongside names like Alec Baldwin, Steve Carrel, Tina Fey, Jane Krakowski and January Jones.[22]

She walked the red carpet with dignitaries like his sovereignty, Prince Albert of Monaco, Hollywood Stars like Roger Moore, Simon Baker, LL Cool J, Ice T, Taye Diggs, John McCook, Jorge Garcia, Julie Benz and Elizabeth Mitchell[23][24][25]

  • In 2003, Ufuoma was awarded "fille Africaine" at the Nigerian French Village.
  • 2007 she won the Best Model Award at The African Fashion Show by The African heart foundation
  • 2009 she was given a Role Model Award by the African Youth Society for her Role in the Nigeria film industry.

Other Activities

Having organized and anchored successful shows in school, Ufuoma still finds time off her busy schedule to compère at weddings and other events. As a compere, Ufuoma has hosted the following events:

  • The Justice Oputa Awards music concert 2009
  • Zaaki Azzay Album launch 2009
  • BLENT 2010[26]
  • Laffmataz: March 2010 edition.
  • The Nigerian Television Fashion Show 2010

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes
2004 The President Must Not Die Detective- Supporting role Director Zeb Ejiro starring Ibinabo Fiberesima, Enebeli Elebuwa- Released 2005
2004 Life Partner Director Adim Williams also starring Jim Iyke, Lilian Bach
2004 Queen of My Heart Claudia Director Neville Ossai starring Rita Dominic, Clem Ohameze
2004 Secrets and Lies TV mini series
2005 Life and Death *1st Lead Role. Director Bond Emeruwa starring Zack Orji, Emeka Ossai
2005 Guy on The Line Director Jaja Michael starring Rita Dominic, Jim Iyke, Chidi Mokeme
2005 Missed Love Director Adim Williams starring Oge Okoye, Hank Anuku, Jim Iyke
2005 Two Good Friends Floxy Directors Famous Otakpowen and Omoefe Kingsley starring John Okafor, Empress Njamah, Grace Amah, Uche Jombo
2005 Desperate Billionaire Director Jaja Michael starring Bimbo Akintola, Rita Dominic, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Ini Edo
2005 Unknown Angel Stella Director Ernest Obi starring Ernest Obi, Emeka Eniocha, Ebubu Nwagbo, Tony Umez, Mike Ezuruonye
2005 Height Of Indecision Director Ernest Obi starring Amaechi Munagor, Chinyere Wilfred
2005 Baby Guards Nonye Director Ifeanyi Onyeabo starring Ashley Nwosu, Osita Iheme, Chinedu Ikedieze
2005 My Experience Director Oyin starring Emeka Enyioha, Ini Edo, Susuan Patrick, Thelma Okodua
2006 Emotional Blackmail Director Ernest Obi starring Zack Orji, Tony Umez, Mike Ezuruonye, Ini Edo
2006 One Chance Director Emeka Nwabueze starring Oge Okoye, Emeka Nwafor, Francis Duru, Moses Armstrong
2006 Painful World Vivian Director Willie Ajenge starring Chioma Chukwuka, Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johnson, Moses Effret
2006 Honey Desire Vivian Director Stanley William starring Florence Onuma, Ngozi Orji, Mike Ezuruonye, Monalisa Chinda
2006 Edge of Paradise Chibuzor (2 Episodes) TV soap. Director Greg Odutayo starring Norbert Young, Caroline King, Akeem Rahaman
2006 Dangerous Friends Director Ernest Obi starring Steph Nora Okere, Mike Ezuruonye, Yemi Blaq, Onyeka Onwenu
2006 Nebuchadnezzar Cynthia Director Stanley William starring Emeka Eniocha, Moses Armstrong, John Okafor
2006 Dream come True Lagbaja's Choice Musical Vidoe for Musician Lagbaja from the Album "Africano"
2007 Saving Sarah Sarah Director Lancelot Imasuen starring Jim Iyke, Desmond Elliot
2007 Devil's Workshop Nkechi Director Willie Ajenge starring St Obi, Stephanie Okereke
2007 Classical Fraud Cynthia Director Ifeanyi starring Dakore Egbuson, Alex Usifo, Florence Onuma, Clem Ohameze
2007 Mortal Man Marian Director Gloriana James Robert starring Mike Ezuruonye, Emeka Eniocha
2007 Sounds of Poverty Ene Director Suuny Okwori starring Monalisa Chinda, Susan Peters
2007 Super Story ( Everything It Takes ) Joke TV series. Director Andy Amenechi starring John Njamah, Kalu Ikeagwu, Paul Adams, Gloria Young, Gbenga Richards
2007 Twist of Fate[27] Vivian Director Willie Ajenge starring Desmond Elliot, Mercy Johson, Moses Effret
2007 A Night In The Philippines Amarachi Director Zeb Ejiro starring Ibinabo Fiberesima, Desmond Elliot Mary Eboka
2007 Buy Me a Rose Rich Director Ernest Obi starring Dakore Egbuson, Ramsey Nouah, Bukky Ajayi, Arinze Okonkwo
2007 Titanic Tussle Mrs Owolabi Director Andy Amenechi starring Kenneth Okonkwo, Mike Ezuruonye Nkiru Sylvanus
2008 Rose of Africa Rich Director Ernest Obi starring Mike Ezuruonye, Dakore Egbuson, Steph Nora Okere, Moses Armstrong, Ramsey Nouah
2008 Italian Deal Lina Director Ernest Obi starring Yvonne Jegede, Mike Ezuruonye, Kalu Ikeagwu, Femi Branch
2008 Ice Cold Director Nnamdi Odunze starring Mike Okon, Alex Usifo, Femi Brainard, Vitalis Ndubisi
2008 Divine Partner Doctor Director Yinka starring Oge Okoye, Tony Umez bendict Johnson
2008 Final Tussle Mrs Owolabi Director Andy Amenechi starring Desmond Elliot, Eurcharia Anunobi, Kenneth Oknokwo, Mike Ezuruonye
2009 Empty Coffin[28] Lilian Director Emeka Hills starring Zack Orji, Emeka Ike
2009 Be Yourself Director Emeka Nwabueze starring Amechi Munagor, Moses Effret
2009 My Mum And I Lilian Wright TV series. Director Greg Odutayo starring Gbenga Windapo, Taiwo Atigogo. *5 Golden Nymph Nominations at the 2010 Monte Carlo Television Festival. *10 Nominations at The 2010 Terracotta Tv and Film Awads
2010 Hot Island Lucy Director Emeka Jonathan starring Emeka Ike, Monalisa chinda[29]
2010 Private Storm Director Lancelot Odua Imasuen starring Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade Ekeinde, John Dumello

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