Nse Ikpe-Etim
Nse Ikpe-Etim | |
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| File:Nse Ikpe Etim IRokoTV.png in 2016 | |
| Born | 21 October 1974 Lagos, Lagos State, Nigeria |
| Citizenship | Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Clifford Sule (m. 2013) |
| Website | Nseikpeetim.com |
Nse Ikpe-Etim (born 1974) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in 2008 for her role in Reloaded. She was nominated for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the 5th and 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards for her role in Reloaded and Mr. and Mrs., respectively.[1][2] In 2014, she won the Best Actress in a Drama award at the 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for playing "Nse" in Journey to Self.
Early life
Etim was born on 21 October 1974[3][better source needed] in Lagos.[4] Etim attended Awa Nursery School and Command Primary School in Kaduna State, from where she then furthered her studies at St Louis College, Jos, and the Federal Government Colleges in Jos and Ilorin. She said that her family was often transferred to various regions of Nigeria due to her father's career with the Central Bank of Nigeria.[5] Etim got her first degree in Theater Arts from the University of Calabar.[6][7]
Personal life
Etim is the first of six children. In an interview with Toolz, she stated that she's had Caucasian Godparents.[8] She married her childhood friend Clifford Sule on 14 February 2013 at a Lagos registry.[9] A traditional wedding ceremony followed in her hometown in Akwa Ibom State and Lagos State, respectively, some months after the civil union. She currently resides in London with her husband, a senior lecturer at Middlesex University who frequents Nigeria for film engagements.[10][11][12]
Career
At 18, Etim started acting on stage at the university. Her first television appearance was in the family soap Inheritance.[13] After her graduation from university she temporarily left the film industry to venture in other endeavours before making a comeback with Emem Isong's Reloaded alongside Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo and Desmond Elliot.[14][15]
In December 2019, Nse Etim was featured in the Visual Collaborative Polaris catalog, under the Supernova series for humanities, she was interviewed alongside people such as; William Coupon, Bisila Bokoko and Ade Adekola.[16]
Filmography
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | 5th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading role | Reloaded | Nominated |
| 2009 Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year (female) | Nominated | ||
| 2010 | 2010 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress Film/Short Story | Reloaded | Won |
| 2010 Best Of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading role | Guilty Pleasures | Nominated | |
| 2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Lead role | Mr. and Mrs. | Won |
| 2012 | 2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Lead Actress | Nominated | |
| 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a lead role | Nominated | ||
| ZAFAA Awards[20][21] | Best Actress in a supporting role | Kiss and Tell | Nominated | |
| The Eloy Awards[22] | Actress of the Year | Phone Swap | Nominated | |
| 2012 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting role | Kiss and Tell | Won | |
| 2012 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best lead Actress in an English Movie | Phone Swap | Won | |
| Best Actress in a supporting role | The Search | Nominated | ||
| Best kiss in a film | Spellbound | Nominated | ||
| 17th Africa Film Awards (Afro-Hollywood Awards)[23] | Best Actress in a supporting role[24] | Nominated | ||
| 2013 | 2013 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in a Leading role | Mr. and Mrs. | Nominated |
| 2013 City People Entertainment Awards[25][26] | Best Actress of the Year | Nominated | ||
| 2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards[27][28] | Best Actress | Phone Swap | Nominated | |
| 2013 Ghana Movie Awards[29][30] | Best African Collaboration | Purple Rose | Nominated | |
| 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best supporting Actress in a film | Kiss & Tell | Nominated | |
| 2014 | 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best actress in a Drama | Journey to Self | Won |
| 2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Nominated | ||
| 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress in a Lead Role | Purple Rose | Nominated | |
| Viewers's Choice female | Nominated | |||
| 2015 | 2015 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best actress in a Leading role (English) | Stolen Water | Won |
| Best Kiss in a Movie | Nominated | |||
| 2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards | Best Actress | Stalker | Won | |
| Best On-screen duo | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards | Best Actress TV Series/Drama | The Visit | Nominated |
| 2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards | Lead Actress In A Film | Nominated | ||
| 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress In A Leading Role | Fifty | Nominated |
References
- ^ "AMAA Nominees and Winners 2009". African Movie Academy Award. Archived from the original on 5 April 2011. Retrieved 11 February 2012.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim Biography on iMDb". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim: Facts You Need To Know About Nollywood Actress". YeYePikin. Retrieved 7 March 2016.
- ^ "I wasn't born to get married". GistMania. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "I wasn't born to get married". GistMania. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". NotJustOK. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim nominated for ZAFAA awards". DailyTimes Nigeria. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ Toolz (18 May 2014). "NSE IKPE ETIM ON THE JUICE S02 E07". Ndani TV. Retrieved 26 April 2015.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe-Etim is now Mrs Clifford Sule".
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim Husband's 15year old son". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim Trad Wedding to hold April 4th". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim is now Mrs Clifford Sule". Gistus. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "An Interview with Nollywood IT Girl Nse Ikpe Etim". Bella Naija. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "2012 Eloy Award Nominees". Bella Naija. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "2012 Nigeria Entertainment Awards". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe-Etim, William Coupon and Nere Teriba in latest Visual Collaborative SDG publication". Guardian Arts. Retrieved 8 December 2019.
- ^ "The Green Eyed". Archived from the original on 16 March 2014. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "In Between". irokotv.com. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ "Nse Ikpe Etim Gives Up Her Life In Service To Humanity In IN BETWEEN". blog.irokotv.com. Archived from the original on 10 September 2014. Retrieved 9 September 2014.
- ^ "Full list of ZAFAA Award 2012 nominees". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "ZAFAA Award 2012 winners". Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "2012 Eloy Awards Nominees". BellaNaija. Retrieved 30 March 2014.
- ^ "2012 Afro Hollywood Awards Winners". Vanguard Newspaper. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "17th Africa film Awards". DailyTimes. Retrieved 8 April 2014.
- ^ "full list of 2013 city people award nominees". Jaguda. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "List of Nominees for City People Awards". Nollywood by Mindspace. Retrieved 28 March 2014.
- ^ "2013 GIAMA nominees". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Golden Icons Academy Awards 2013 nominees". Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "2013 Ghana Movie Awards". Ghana Movie Awards. Retrieved 27 March 2014.
- ^ "Ghana Movie Awards nominees". Retrieved 27 March 2014.