# Chelsea Eze

Chelsea Ezelisten (born Chelsea Ada Ezeriohalisten; November 15, 1985) is a Nigerian actress. She came into prominence in her first Nollywood film Silent Scandals where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel. She also won the Most Promising Actress award for her role in the film at the 6th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

## Early life and education

Chelsea was born in Kano State, a state located in the northwestern region of Nigeria, though she is an Igbo descent from Umuahia, Abia State, southeast Nigeria. Her parents were both bankers. She attended Federal Government Girls College Minjibir and St. Louis Secondary School both in Kano. She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri. According to an interview with The Punch she stated that "My childhood was fun because then, Kano was very peaceful and beautiful".

## Career

Prior to her role in Silent Scandals, she was a model and her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church. She was invited by producer Vivian Ejike to audition for a supporting role in Silent Scandals, and she was chosen to appear in the film. She has featured in several other popular films like Two Brides and a Baby (2011), Hoodrush (2012) and Murder at Prime Suites (2013).

## Personal life

Chelsea grew up as an introvert but learnt how to express herself during her secondary school days. She is in a serious relationship. Her nickname is Poukka.

## Filmography

| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Silent Scandals | Ella | with Genevieve Nnaji |
| 2011 | Two Brides and a Baby | Ugo | With OC Ukeje, Kalu Ikeagwu and Stella Damasus |
| 2011 | Twist | | |
| 2011 | Timeless Passion | Ruky | |
| 2012 | Hoodrush | Shakira | with Bimbo Akintola, OC Ukeje & Gabriel Afolayan |
| 2012 | Closed Door | | |
| 2012 | Laugh won kill me die | | |
| 2012 | The Kingdom | Princess Pearl | with Tana Adelana, Lilian Afegbai |
| 2012 | Tears of Passion | | |
| 2014 | Taste of Love | Eve Ikpeba | |
| 2015 | Ikogosi | Emem | with IK Ogbonna |
| 2016 | Tamed | Celia | with Tana Adelana |
| 2017 | Jail | Tega | with Bimbo Akintola |
| 2018 | White Wash | Lola | with Jennifer Adams |
| 2019 | Inheritance | Ezinne | Directed by Chris Eneaji Eneng |
| 2020 | Separated | Princess | Directed by Tope Alake |
| 2020 | Stillborn | Juanta | |
| 2020 | Long Walk To Truth | Whitney | |
| 2020 | A story from Zazu | | |
| 2020 | Disentangled | ND | |
| 2021 | A Dose of Her Pill | Susan | |
| 2021 | Bolaji | Big Bolaji | |
| 2021 | Unforeseen | Princess Ijeoma | |
| 2021 | My Sister's Husband | Amara | |
| 2021 | Rebellion | | |
| 2021 | Marrying a Campbell | Deinabo Campbell | |
| 2022 | A Sweet Stench | Ella | |
| 2022 | The Best Thing | Alero | |
| 2022 | Fighting Fate | Nadia | |
| 2022 | Obiye The Comforter | Obiye | |
| 2022 | Kith &Kin | Chidera | |
| 2022 | Just a Number | Alice | |
| 2023 | Sammie & Gina | | |

## Accolades

| Year | Award | Category | Film | Result |
| 2010 | Africa Movie Academy Awards | Most Promising Talent | Silent Scandals | Won |
| 2010 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Most Promising Talent | Silent Scandals | Nominated |
| 2010 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Revelation of the Year | Silent Scandals | Won |
| 2010 | ZAFAA Awards | Best Upcoming Actress | Silent Scandals | Won |
| 2011 | Best of Nollywood Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role (English) | Two Brides and a Baby | Nominated |
| 2013 | Nollywood Movies Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting role | Hoodrush | Nominated |