Story
Sandra Essiene (born 28 May 1995), also known as Sandra, is a Nigerian actress, model, video model and former beauty queen. She is an entrepreneur and has founded three fashion brands.
She also works as an Event Host and has hosted many social and corporate events over the years. She is an emerging Brand Influencer in the Nigerian social media space.
Sandra Essiene is a reality television star who was selected to participate in the show Big Brother Titans. She is one of the co-creators of Big Brother Titans.
Nigerian TV personality
Sandra | |
---|---|
Sandra: History ‧ Biography ‧ Photos | |
Wiki Events & About Data | |
First and last name: | Sandra Essiene |
Stage Name: | Sandra |
Born: | May 28, 1995 (age 29) |
Place of birth: | Lagos, Nigeria |
State of origin: | Akwa Ibom State |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Height: | 1.82 meters |
Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Essiene |
Siblings: | Do not have |
Husband • Spouse: | Not married |
Boyfriend • Partner: | Do not have |
Children: | Do not have |
Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
Net asset value: | $150,000-$350,000 |
Early life
Sandra Essiene was born to Mr. and Mrs. Essiene on the 28th of May 1995. She was born at a private medical center in downtown Lagos. She belongs to the Millennials age group.
She comes from a loving Christian family and grew up in the Mainland District of Lagos State. Although her birthplace is Lagos State, the commercial capital of the Southwest, Sandra Essiene originally hails from the South-South geopolitical zone. She is a native of the oil-rich Akwa Ibom State. She speaks English and the local dialect fluently.
Sandra Essiene comes from a religious family and was raised in the Christian faith by her parents. As a young girl and teenager, she and her parents attended a local Pentecostal church near their home. She grew up in a middle-class neighborhood in Lagos and was raised in comfort by her parents.
Education
Sandra Essiene’s parents ensured that she received quality education. She attended top private schools in Lagos for her primary and secondary schooling.
She graduated from high school in 2011 after achieving excellent marks in the Senior Secondary School Leaving Examination (SSCE).
Sandra Essiene was then admitted to university to pursue her degree. She obtained her Bachelor’s degree after a four-year program.
Career
Sandra Essiene has been interested in the fashion industry since her first year of college. Blessed with a stunning figure, she started working part-time as a fashion model for brands in Southern Nigeria. After graduating from college, she had built up a portfolio of fashion models. She pursued a career in modeling and moved on to commercial modeling. She was signed by a leading talent agency in Lagos.
Over the years, Sandra Essiene has worked with many brands across Nigeria. She has collaborated with many art directors, filmmakers, music video directors, creative directors, fashion entrepreneurs, talent managers, producers and other professionals in the creative industry.
Sandra Essiene has modeled for brands such as The Lilac Beauty, Medlin Boss, Photo Freak, and Ellen Nigeria. She was cast as a sexy girl in the music video Afro Jigga by Ladipoe and Rema. The video was released in May 2022. In August 2022, she collaborated with skit producer Lord Lamba to shoot a comedy video.
Driven by her success as a model, Sandra Essiene decided to become a Beauty Queen. She participated in many beauty pageants in Nigeria and won several of them. From her earnings as a model, she decided to start small businesses in Nigeria and become an entrepreneur. In 2020, the multi-faceted creator chose to diversify her income streams. She is the founder of Fit Me By Sandra, Pryvate Label, and Luxe Cosmetics. Fit Me By Sandra is a clothing brand. Pryvate Label is a swimwear store. Luxe Cosmetics is a beauty brand.
Sandra Essiene was nominated for the Ava Award in the Young Entrepreneur of the Year category in October 2022. She won the Next Top Model at the Scream All Youths Awards in July 2022.
In 2022, Sandra Essiene set a new career goal to become a Reality TV Star. She had the opportunity to achieve her goal in late 2022 when the Big Brother Titans auditions were announced. Sandra Essiene beat thousands of other contestants to become a housemate on the show Big Brother Titans. She was announced as a housemate on Big Brother Titans in January 2023.
Social Media
Reality TV star Sandra Essiene’s popularity has spilled over into her social media persona. Since her appearance on Big Brother Titans, her social media following has been growing by the day.
She has over 102k followers on Instagram.
- Instagram page: @sandraessiene
- Twitter page: @Sandra_Essiene
Personal life
Sandra Essiene turned 29 on May 28 and celebrated her new age at a lavish private birthday party. The exclusive party was attended by her family members and close friends. Although she has moved out of her parents’ home, she still visits them regularly.
A fashionista, Sandra Essiene spends a lot of money every year to change her wardrobe. She is the proud owner of a Mercedes-Benz. She lives in a luxury apartment in a posh neighborhood in Lekki, Lagos.
As a housemate on Big Brother Titans, Sandra Essiene has attracted thousands of female and male fans thanks to her beautiful looks. She is six feet tall, dark-skinned and has a slim figure. She is single, having ended a serious relationship a few months ago.
Sandra Essiene’s fan community is known as Sandstormz. She is known as the King of Queenz by her close friends and fans.
Net asset value
As a successful businesswoman and commercial model, Sandra Essiene lives comfortably thanks to multiple streams of income.
Her net worth is estimated to be between US$150,000 and US$350,000.