Chika Ike
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Chika Ike | |
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| File:Chika Ike Photoshoot.jpg Chika Ike | |
| Born | Chika Ike November 8, 1985 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Humanitarian Model |
| Years active | 2005—present |
| Website | chikaike |
Chika 'Nancy' Ike (born November 8, 1985) is an Nigerian actress, television personality, producer, businesswoman, philanthropist and former model.
Early life
Born in Onitsha, Anambra, Ike began her career as a model at age 16 just after graduating from secondary school.[1] She began acting in church plays at age 6 and made her film debut in Sweet love in 2005. She went on to have major roles such as "Nikita" in Bless the Child, To Love a Stranger, Paradise and has done over a hundred films to date. She played a major role in the movie Mirror of Beauty, which was a box office hit in the cinemas and was shown in several cinemas in the UK, Odeon and cineworld in 2007 and was selected for screening amongst top films across the world at the Cannes film festival.[2]
In 2014, She created and began hosting her reality television series African Diva Reality TV Show, which she is the executive producer. The first season of the reality show aired on African magic channel on DSTV and the second season aired on a terrestrial TV station AIT.[3]
Career
Film and television
Ike began her film career began in 2005 when she played a minor character in a movie Sweet Love. Then got her first major role that same year in a movie titled Bless the Child and has played major roles in over a hundred movies, films like Paradise, Mirror of Beauty, To Love a Stranger, Girls Cot Reloaded, Happy Ending, Yes We Will, Anointed Queen, The Prince and the Princess.[2]
In 2007, Mirror of Beauty was shown in Cineworld and Odeon cinema across the U.K. It was selected and screened at the Cannes film festival. She brings – dignity, poise, class, smooth delivery, and extreme professionalism to the varied roles she's played. She is a gifted screenwriter.[4]
She started her production company, "Chika Ike Production", in 2014, and produced her first cinema movie Miss Teacher and her reality TV game show African Diva Reality TV Show which she is the executive producer, host and one of the judges. The first season aired on DSTV and the second season aired on AIT.[5][6] In 2015, she collaborated with Rok Studios to produce movies like Happy Ending and Stuck on You.[7]
Other projects
Education
In 2004, Ike enrolled in 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.[8]
Philanthropy
Ike established the foundation "Help the Child" which is aimed at helping the children on the street. In 2012 she threw a children street party where she hosted over 3000 children on the street, she fed them and gave out toys, school bags and writing materials. Every year she organizes a major charity event for the children on the street,gives scholarships and school writing materials To them.[9]
Fashion line
In 2011, Ike founded her fashion line "Fancy Nancy" and launched it in Abuja, Nigeria. "Fancy Nancy" has a reputation for developing stylish, comfortable and fabulous fashion outfit and accessories such as jewelry, bags, shoes, etc. and is a lifestyle brand which caters for fabulous girls, young ladies and women of different age ranges and social classes.[10]
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.[11]
Awards and nominations
Ike has received several awards and nominations for her work, including the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Best Upcoming Actress, 2008 Africa Movie Academy Awards., Best Actress in a Supporting Role, 2009.[2]
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Filmography
| Year | Event | Prize | Recipient | Result |
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| 2002 | Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria | Herself | Runner-up |
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 2015 | *Miss Teacher | Nwanne | Drama, Romance |
| 2016 | *Happy Ending (2016 Nigerian Film) | Lape | Drama, Romance |
| 2016 | *Locked up (2016 Nigerian Film) | Susan | Drama, Romance |
| 2006 | The Seekers | yvonne | I & II |
| 2014 | Secret Act | I & II | |
| 2012 | Bridge of Contract | ||
| 2012 | The End is Near | ||
| 2006 | White Chapel | Yvonne | |
| 2010 | Street President' | Nene | |
| 2009 | Dangerous Beauty | Anita | |
| 2009 | Eyes of the Nun | ||
| 2009 | Harverst of Love | Nancy | |
| 2008 | Before The Rain | Anita | |
| 2006 | Emotional Blunder | Yvone | |
| 2008 | Desire | Juliet | |
| 2008 | Jealous Princess | Mercy |
References
- ^ "Chika Ike Biography, Nollywood Star Actress". InformAfrica.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ a b c "Chika Ike Biography, Profile, Movies, Latest News & Life History | NaijaGistsBlog Nigeria, Nollywood, Celebrity ,News, Entertainment, Gist, Gossip, Inspiration, Africa". Naijagists.com. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "African Diva Reality TV show season 1 Archives". News Of Nigeria. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike Making Waves In The International Scene". Modernghana.com. 2007-09-28. 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. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike: 5 Nollywood movies produced by actress - Movies - Pulse" (in Template:De icon). Pulse.ng. 2016-11-08. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: unrecognized language (link) - ^ "Watch the Trailer for Chika Ike's New Movie "One Fine Day" | A Story of an Obsessed Ex". Bellanaija.com. 2016-06-30. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "News about Chika Ike - biography & history. Interviews with Chika Ike, pictures, photos, videos". Naij.com. NG. 1985-11-08. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- ^ "Chika Ike's Good Deed – Feeds Less Privileged Kids for Easter". Bellanaija.com. 2014-04-25. 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. 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. Retrieved 2017-01-21.
- "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. Retrieved 2017-01-21.