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Iniobong Edo Ekim (born April 23, 1982) is a well-known legend in the Nigerian movie industry, popularly known as Ini Edo.
She is a multi-talented Nigerian actress, film producer and television personality.
Ini Edo started her film career in 2000 and has appeared in more than 100 films since her debut. In 2013, she served as a judge for the Miss Black Africa UK beauty pageant.
In 2014, the United Nations appointed Ms. Ini Edo Nurse as the UN-Habitat Youth Envoy.
Nigerian actress
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| full name: | Inyogbon Edo Ekim |
| stage name: | Ini Edo |
| date of birth: | April 23, 1982 (42 years old) |
| place of birth: | Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Akwa Ibom State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| high: | 1.60 m |
| parents: | not applicable |
| brothers and sisters: | Edo Oti, Edo Ume |
| Husband • Spouse: | Philip Ehiagwina (m. 2008–2014) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | Jim Iyke (rum), Mike Godson (rum), D’banj (rum) |
| children: | 1 |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | $3.5 million |
Early life and education
Actress Ini Edo was born in Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria on April 23, 1982. She has two siblings: an elder sister named Ukeme Edo and a younger brother named Oti Edo.
The actress grew up in a religious family. Her mother was a teacher and her father was a church elder. She also has three siblings, two older sisters and a younger brother.
The beautiful actress, Ini Edo attended Cornelius College in Uyo and later attended the University of Uyo where she obtained a diploma in Theatre Arts. She later continued her studies and obtained a bachelor’s degree from the University of Calabar, majoring in English.
She later pursued further studies and graduated with a bachelor’s degree in English from the University of Calabar.
In 2014, Ini Edo was fortunate enough to receive a scholarship to study law at the National Open University of Nigeria.
Profession
Ini Edo’s acting career began in 2003 with the role in Thick Madam. She was spotted by a producer during an audition and shot to fame in 2004 with the role in World Apart.
She has appeared in more than 100 films; Ini Edo is one of the most successful actresses in Nigeria. She was nominated for the 11th African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress for her performance in the film While You Were Sleeping.
However, Ini Edo made it clear in 2017 that only hard work can reach the top in the Nigerian movie industry because there are many distractions. But she encouraged people that as long as they are determined, they will achieve their goals.
personal life
In 2008, actress Ini Edo married famous American businessman Philip Ehiagwina.
Their wedding was first held and officially registered in Nigeria, and a few months later, in February 2009, they were married again in Texas, where the husband lived.
In 2014, everything fell apart when Ini Edo exited the unhappy marriage, claiming that the reason for the divorce was specific “irreconcilable differences” that the couple could not overcome.
Ini Edo’s marriage lasted only six years and the actress is currently single and focusing on her life.
However, actress, Ini Edo gave birth to her first child through surrogacy. The artiste revealed that she decided to give birth to her first daughter through surrogacy to fulfill her dream of becoming a mother.
She said, “Well, I have a daughter, I had her through surrogacy. The eggs are mine, so they are genetic, she is my blood.”
It is rumored that she has had boyfriends in the past with celebrities like Jim Iyke, Mike Godson, D’banj and others.
Awards and nominations
- 2009: Best Nigerian Film Award for Best Actress (Yoruba)
- 2011: Zulu Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Indigenous Actress
- 2012: Academy Award for Honorary Appreciation
- 2013: Won the Academy Award for Best Female Film Audience
- 2013: Cross River Film Awards for Best Actress
- 2013: Nafca Award for Best Supporting Actress
- 2015: Ghana Film Awards Best Actress – African Collaboration Award
- 2018: ZAFAA Global Best Actress Award
- 2021 Net Honours – Most Popular Actress
- Africa Movie Academy Awards – Best Supporting Actress
Endorsement
- She served as GLO’s brand ambassador for ten years, from 2006 to 2016.
- In 2010, she was named the brand ambassador for Noble Hair.
- Ini Edo is the brand ambassador of Slim Tea Nigeria.
- In 2019, she signed on as a brand ambassador for @MrTaxi_NG.
Political appointments
Ini Edo was appointed as Special Assistant to the Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture and Tourism in 2016 by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel.
Filmography
- 2003 Mrs.
- 2004《A World of Difference》《Eyes of the Gods》《Beautiful Face》
- 2005 The Ultimate Crisis, The Pregnant, The Last Game, The Desperate Billionaire, Only Love, The Lonely Heart
- 2006 Girls’ Cabin Secret Fantasy The Price of Fame Marrying the Enemy
- 2007 Fashion Lady Men’s Game Most Wanted Bachelor
- 2009 Love Game Reloaded
- 2014: Carlo the Blacksmith, The Royal Gift, Kingdom of the Blind, Native Son, Queen of the Slums, The Power of Beauty, Political Control, My Ass is on Fire, Breathe Again
- 2017 Patients
- 2019 Chief Dad
- 2020 Citations (Movies)
- Fatal temptation
- The greatest sacrifice
- My heart your home
- Nowhere to escape
- Stolen Tomorrow
- Sacrifice for love
- The Silence of the Gods
- hegemony
- It’s too late to claim
- fully control
- Traumatized
- War Games
- 11:45…Too late
- Bank Manager
- Betting
- cold war
- Weeping Angel
- urgent need
- Emotional blackmail
- I want my money
- The Last Picnic
- Living in tears
- Life without you
- Men will cry
- My baby son
- One God, One Country
- Weekend Getaway
- Beautiful Angel
- red light
- Royal Set
- Security Risk
- Elegy
- stronghold
- Tears for Nancy
- Accident
- Eyes of love
- Beautiful Face
- Molesting girls
- indulgence
- I swear
- heritage
- Love Crime
- Love and Marriage
- Negative impact
- It’s not yours!
- Someone I trust
- Fire Sisters
- Royal Apartments
- Never Let Go
- The End of a Life-and-Death Matter
- Dark Sadness
- The final sadness
- Behind the melody
- Memories of the Heart
- Royal Gift
- dangerous
- Save the Last Dance
- Bride Wars
- Caged Lover
- In the cupboard
- Chasing Love
- Anointed Queen
- Dance for Prince
- Bride Wars
- Tears in the Palace
- The Slip of Fate
- at all costs
- Crazy Sex
- The princess of my life
- Inalay (2010)
- I’ll Take My Chance (2011)
- Nkasi the Village Fighter
- Sports Girl Nkasi
- Nkasi’s Return
- Girl’s Soul
- “Blood is money”
net worth
Ini Edo is one of the most influential, richest and highest paid actresses in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $3.5 million.
social media
- Instagram: @iniedo
- Facebook: Ini Edo
