# Queen Nwokoye

Queen Nwokoye // (born 11 August 1982) is a Nigerian actress. She is best known for starring as the lead character in a 2014 film titled Chetanna which earned her a "Best Actress" nomination at the 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

## Early life and education

Nwokoye was born in Lagos State into a Catholic family, but she hails from Anambra State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She started her Education at Air Force primary school. She completed her secondary school education at Queen's College Enugu, before she proceeded to Nnamdi Azikiwe University Awka, Anambra state where she studied Sociology and Anthropology. She grew up with the ambition of becoming a Lawyer. During her time at the university, Nwokoye competed in several pageants, including Miss Royal Crown, Miss Nigeria, and Miss Eastern Campus, winning the latter.

## Career

Since making her acting debut in 2004 in a film titled Nna Men, Nwokoye has gone on to star in several Nigerian films, winning awards and earning nominations.

## Filmography

* Nna Men (2004)
* His Majesty (2004)
* The Girl is Mine (2004)
* Security Risk (2004)
* Save The Baby (2005)
* Back Drop (2005)
* Speak The Word (2006) as Gertrude
* My Girlfriend (2006)
* Last Kobo (2006) as Esther
* Lady of Faith (2006)
* Disco Dance (2006) as Ify
* Clash of Interest (2006) as Marcellina
* The Last Supper (2007) as Ifeoma
* When You Are Mine (2007) as Joyce
* The Cabals (2007)
* Show Me Heaven (2007) as Theresa
* Short of Time (2007) as Mirabel
* Sand in My Shoes (2007)
* Powerful Civilian (2007) as Linda
* Old Cargos (2007)
* My Everlasting Love (2007) as Nancy
* Confidential Romance (2007) as Joyce
* The Evil Queen (2008)
* Temple of Justice (2008)
* Onoja (2008) as Princess
* Heart of a Slave (2008) as Odochi
* Female Lion (2008) as Cindy
* Angelic Bride (2008) as Lilian
* Prince of The Niger (2009) as Kate
* Personal Desire (2009)
* League of Gentlemen (2009) as Tamara
* Last Mogul of the League (2009) as Tamara
* Jealous Friend (2009)
* Makers of Justice (2010) as Cynthia
* Mirror of Life (2011)
* End of Mirror of Life (2011)
* Chetanna (2014)
* Nkwocha (2012)
* Ekwonga (2013)
* Ada Mbano (2014)
* Pretty Liars 1 (2014) as Alice
* Pretty Liars 2 (2014)
* Unbeatable Liars 1 (2014)
* Unbeatable Liars 2 (2014)
* Agaracha (2016) as Agarachi
* New Educated Housewife (2017)
* Blind Bartimus (2015)
* Ada Mbano Reloaded
* Ada Mbano in london
* Evil Coffin (2016)
* Heart of Gold (2019)
* Royal Ghost (2021)
* Love is Enough (2022) as Oluchi
* Strained (2023) as Abigail
* Sweet Jezebel (2023) as Lola

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
| 2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress in an English Movie | Nominated |
| 2011 | 2011 Best of Nollywood Awards | Fresh Scandal Free Actress | Won |
| 2012 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in an Indigenous Movie (non-English speaking language) | Nominated |
| 2013 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Lead Actress in an English Movie | Nominated |
| 2014 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Indigenous Actress | Nominated |
| 2015 | 11th Africa Movie Academy Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Nominated |
| 2015 | Zulu African Film Academy Awards | Best Actor Indigenous (Female) | Won |
| 2015 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role (Igbo) | Won |
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Face of Nollywood Award (English) | Won |
| 2017 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Supporting Actress –English | Nominated |
| 2023 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress In A Drama, Movie Or TV Series | Nominated |

## Personal life

Nwokoye is married to Oluchi Uzoma with whom she has a set of twin boys and a daughter.