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Emem Inwang | |
|---|---|
| Alma mater | University of Uyo |
| Occupations | Model Actress |
| Years active | 2011-present |
| Spouse | Moses Inwang |
Emem Inwang ⓘ is a Nigerian actress and model.[1] She was formerly Emem Udonquak.[2] On 18 October 2014, she won the 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards (3rd edition) for Best Actress in a Supporting Role in the movie Itoro.[3] The event was held at the Intercontinental Hotel, Lagos.[4]
Biography
[edit]Emen Inwang is a Nigerian actress and model from Akwa Ibom state, Nigeria. She celebrates her birthday on 8 September.[5] On 5 April 2014, Emem married Moses Inwang,[1] a Nigerian movie director and producer.[2] They had their first child in 2015.[6][7]
Career
[edit]Emem is a model and became prominent when she was crowned the 2011/2012 Calabar Carnival Queen on Friday 23 December 2011.[2] The Pageant was sponsored by First Bank of Nigeria.[8] In the same year, she signed an ambassadorial deal and was officially the Calabar’s Tourism Ambassador and spokesperson for Mothers Against Child Abandonment (An initiative of the Wife of the former Governor of Cross River State, Obioma Liyel-Imoke).[8] However, she delved into acting and has featured in several Nollywood movies.[9]
Selected filmography
[edit]- Dr. Love (2020)[10] as Loretta
- Itoro (2013) as Itoro[9]
- Lock Down (2021)[11]
- Unroyal (2020)[11] as Matilda
- Alter Ego (2017) as Aisha
- Crazy People (2018)[11] as Clara
- Onyeegwu (2023) as Monica
- Men Love Lust (2024) as Nengi
- Special Assistant (2023)[12] as Sharon
- Forever Yours (2024) as Benny
- Dangerous Hustle (2024) as Tiana
Accolades
[edit]| Awards | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Won | [13] |
| 2014 Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Rising Star (female) | Nominated | |
| 2018 African Movies Viewer's Choice Awards | Best Supporting Actress | Nominated | [14] |
External links
[edit]- Emem Inwang at IMDb
References
[edit]- 1 2 "Photos: Nollywood Director Moses Inwang Weds His Sweetheart Model Emem Udonquak". www.thenigerianvoice.com. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Nollywood Director Moses Inwang & Actress Emem Undonquak Set To Wed n April". Pulse Nigeria. 16 March 2014. Archived from the original on 4 November 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ dailytimes.com.ng. "Nollywood Movies Awards Was A Blast | News Ghana". Daily Times Nigerian. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ Muomah, Onyinye (21 October 2014). "Flower Girl wins big at Nollywood Movie Awards | Premium Times Nigeria". Premium Times. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ "It's Nollywood Actress Emem Inwang's Birthday Today! Check out her Sultry Birthday Photos – Pleasures Magazine". 8 September 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (23 August 2015). "Nollywood Director Moses Inwang welcomes Son, Eden – First Photos!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ Simi, Jumoke (31 January 2017). "Actress Emem Udonquak-Inwang Marks Hubby's Birthday with Endearing Words". Motherhood In-Style Magazine. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- 1 2 Aiki, Damilare (19 January 2012). "Calabar Crowns a New Tourism Ambassador! Photos & Scoop from the 2011 Carnival Calabar Pageant at Studio Tinapa". BellaNaija. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- 1 2 "ITORO | African Movie Review | Talk African Movies". www.talkafricanmovies.com. 27 May 2014. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ "Uche Jombo is Playing 'Dr. Love'". This Day LIVE. 29 May 2020. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Emem Inwang : Biography | Filmography | Awards - Flixanda". Archived from the original on 4 October 2021. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ Edochie, Great Valentine (22 December 2023), Special Assistant (Drama, Romance), Jide Kene Achufusi, Kameel Audu, Aderinoye Babatunde, Bossteewo Studio, retrieved 19 June 2024
- ↑ daviruz (26 September 2014). "[News] List of Nominees for Nollywood Movie Awards". Movie Reviews. Retrieved 4 November 2021.
- ↑ "How Omotola, Falz, Adekola, others win AMVCA 2018". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 2 September 2018. Retrieved 4 November 2021.