Steph-Nora Okere’s biography, fact, career, awards, net worth and life story

Intro Nigerian actor
Is Actor
From Nigeria
Type Film, TV, Stage & Radio
Gender female
Birth

26 April 1974, Imo State, Nigeria

Age 46 years
Star sign Taurus

Steph-Nora Okere is a Nigerian actress and script writer who was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards In 2016. Okere in 2015 became the Vice President of the Script Writers Guild of Nigeria (SWGN)

Early life and education

Okere was born in Owerri which is Imo State’s capital a southeastern grographical area of Nigeria occupied mainly by the Igbo people of Nigeria. At a young age she migrated to Lagos state in southwest Nigeria and received her basic education in St Paul Primary School located in Ebute Metta where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. Okere moved back to her state of origin to receive secondary education. Okere obtained her West African Senior School Certificate in Akwakuma Secondary School located in Imo State. Okere obtained her B.Sc. degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ife.

Career

Okere before her debut into the Nigerian movie industry known commonly as Nollywood was a stage actress and debuted for the first time in the Nigerian movie Industry in 1994 at the age of 21.

Award

Okere won the Special Recognition Award at City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.

Personal life

Okere has spoken publicly about her admiration for her colleague Jim Iyke. Okere although being Igbo can speak the Yoruba language fluently.

Selected filmography

  • African Time (2014)
  • Big Heart Treasure (2007)
  • Eleda Teju (2007)
  • Angels Forever (2006)
  • Joy Of A Mother (2006)
  • Destiny’s Challenge (2005)
  • Empire (2005)
  • Fake Angel (2005)
  • Immoral Act (2005)
  • Aye Jobele (2005)
  • Circle Of Tears 2004)
  • Dark Secret (2004)
  • Indecent Girl (2004)
  • Lost Paradise (2004)
  • Singles & Married (2004)
  • Aristos (2003)
  • Bleeding Love (2003)
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