Katherine Obiang
Katherine Obiang | |
|---|---|
| Born | May 17 |
| Nationality | Cameroonian-Nigerian |
| Occupation | Actress On-air personality TV presenter |
| Television | Am Express |
| Children | 3 |
Katherine Obiang is a Cameroonian-Nigerian actress,[1] on-air personality and TV presenter. Initially, she worked as a television presenter for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on AM Express and also with Nigeria Info 99.3fm. Subsequently, Katherine started acting and starred in Nollywood movies and TV series.[2] She featured in the 2017 movie, The Women and won the 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards for the Best Supporting Actress alongside Kate Henshaw and Omoni Oboli.[3]
She has featured alongside other actors in movies such as Lekki Wives,[4] We Don't Live Here Anymore,[5] and Journey to Self amongst others.
Biography
Katherine was born May 17. Her father is from Cameroun while her mother is from Nigeria.[6] Katherine Obiang was married to Who Wants to be a Millionaire (Nigerian game show) host, Frank Edoho. The duo was married for 7 years with three children, separated in 2011[7] and the marriage ended in 2013[8] due to Frank Edoho's bad temper and domestic violence.[9] Though Frank openly denied beating his ex-wife (Katherine Obiang) on Twitter after a user accused him of domestic violence.[10] Frank moved on with new marriage plans with a new partner, Sandra Onyenucheya, they got married in 2014.[10]
Career
Katherine is an actress, entertainer, on-air personality, and TV presenter.[11] She worked as a TV presenter for Nigerian Television Authority (NTA) on AM Express (morning show) and Nigerian Info 99.3FM. She became more prominent when she featured in the 2012 movie, Journey to Self, directed by Tope Oshin. Afterwards, she has appeared in several Nollywood movies and TV series.[11]
Filmography
- The Women (2017)[12]
- We Don't Live Here Anymore (2018)[13]
- Lekki Wives (2012)[14]
- Journey to Self (2012) [15]
- Love and War (2013)[15]
- Heaven's Hell (2019)[16]
Accolades
| Year | Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role in an English Movie | Nominated | [17] |
| 2014 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Actress of the year (Viewers Choice)- In memory of late Ambassador Segun Olushola | Nominated | [18][19] |
| 2014 | Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards | Outstanding Radio Program Presenter(Midday/lunch hour 11.00am-04.00pm) | Nominated | [1][17] |
| 2017 | 2017 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English)- The Women | Won | [20] |
References
- ^ a b "3 Nollywood Actresses That Are Originally From Cameroon (Photos) - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Katherine Obiang finds love in Nollywood". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. 2013-01-18. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Katherine Obiang in "The Women"". BellaNaija. 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Lekki wives: The dust in the diamond". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. 2013-08-07. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Tope Oshin's 'We Don't Live Here Anymore' Rattles Nollywood". THISDAY LIVE. 2018-10-27. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Meet the Ex-wife of Frank Edoho, Katherine Obiang (See Photos) - Opera News". ng.opera.news. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ Akintayo, Opeoluwani (2011-07-23). "Industry reels in shock as Frank Edoho, wife separate". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. Retrieved 2021-10-30.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ Fatunmise, Damilola; Okoye, Rita; Ihunenye, Ifeoma A.; Emuekpere, Christopher (2016-05-27). "Behold biggest breakups rocking entertainment industry". The Sun (Nigeria). Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Nigerian celebrities who suffered domestic violence". The Nation (Nigeria) Newspaper. 2019-09-06. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b Boulor, Ahmed (2017-08-26). "Frank Edoho denies being a wife beater after being accused by Twitter user". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
- ^ a b The360reporters (2020-07-29). "Katherine Obiang Net Worth: Check Out Katherine Obiang Biography And Net Worth". The360Report. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Kate Henshaw, Omoni Oboli, Ufuoma Mcdermott, Katherine Obiang in "The Women"". BellaNaija. 2019-06-08. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "Must Watch Trailer! Funlola Aofiyebi-Raimi, Katherine Obiang, Osas Ighodaro Ajibade star in "We Don't Live Here Anymore"". BellaNaija. 2018-05-15. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ "#BNMovieFeature Sunday Special: Watch the Full First Season of "Lekki Wives" starring Adaora Ukoh, Katherine Obiang, Chinonso Young, Kiki Omeili & Keira Hewatch". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "A Review of The Movie 'Journey To Self'". Pulse Nigeria. 2013-10-28. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Psychological drama, Heaven's Hell to premiere in cinemas". Vanguard (Nigeria) News. 2019-05-08. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ a b "Rita Dominic, OC Ukeje, Fathia Balogun, Uche Jombo, Mike Ezuruonye, Ireti Doyle & More Make the 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards Nominees List". BellaNaija. 2013-09-30. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ^ davies (2014-10-01). "NBMA 2014: Authentic list of nominees". Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ "Nominees For Nigerian Broadcasters Merit Awards (NBMA) 2014". Pulse Nigeria. 2014-10-03. Retrieved 2021-10-29.
- ^ Nwanne, Chuks (2017-09-09). "Best of Nollywood 2017… Ogun deputy governor, celebrities read for school children". The Guardian (Nigeria) News - Nigeria and World News. Retrieved 2021-10-28.
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