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Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha (born 12 July 1975) is ranked as one of the leading iconic figures of Nollywood.
Known in all semi-public circles as Rita Dominic, she is a popular Nigerian actress, businesswoman and television personality.
She is not only loved for her acting skills but her contributions to the development of the Nigerian film industry are also worth mentioning.
In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress.
Nigerian actress
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 Rita Dominic: History, Biography, Photos |
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| First and last name: | Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha |
| Stage Name: | Rita Dominic |
| Born: | July 12, 1975 (age 49) |
| Place of birth: | Mbaise, Imo, Nigeria |
| State of origin: | Imo State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Height: | 1.68 meters |
| Parents: | The Nwaturuocha Royal Family |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Fidelis Anosike (married 2022) |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | Jim Iyke (rum.), Mikel Obi |
| Children: | first |
| Job: | Actress • Filmmaker |
| Net asset value: | 6 million US dollars |
Early life
On July 12, 1975, Rita Dominic was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
She is a member of the Nwaturuocha Royal Family of Aboh Mbaise local government area of Imo state. She is the youngest of four children.
Her late parents were healthcare professionals. Her father was a medical doctor and her mother was a nurse.
Rita Dominic is a multi-award winning Nollywood actress, producer, model, television personality, investor and philanthropist.
She is credited as the co-founder of the Audrey Silva Company. She is considered one of the most dynamic actresses in Nollywood and one of the highest paid actresses in Nigeria.
She is currently a GLO Ambassador and CEO of Rita Dominic Productions.
Education
Rita Dominic attended the prestigious Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria.
Immediately after completing secondary school, she attended the University of Port Harcourt where she graduated with a BA (Honours) in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Career
Rita Dominic began performing at a young age, appearing in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo state.
In 1998, she starred in her first film, A Time to Kill. Rita Dominic won the 2004 City People Award for Best Actress.
Rita Dominic has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.
Personal life
Nollywood entertainer Rita Dominic is said to have secretly married her new boyfriend, a popular star, Fidelis Anosike, a few months ago without informing the media.
It is also estimated that the 49-year-old artist is pregnant with her first child.
Taking to her Instagram page, Rita Dominic sent the media into a frenzy on Saturday, December 26, 2020, when she shared a cherished picture of herself and her previously unknown lover, Fidelis Anosike. The lovebirds were seen in matching pajamas holding champagne flutes in one of the photos. In contrast, the other photo featured her partner hugging her from behind as they grinned at the camera.
There have been many theories about the genuine relationship between Rita Dominic and Fidelis Anosike, but the artist never paid any attention to the rumors until her Boxing Day post.
The unexpected move has caused a stir in the media as the artist has never been one to share the delicate details of her heartfelt confessions before. The photos also fueled speculation that the artist will soon walk down the aisle with her partner in crime.
It was reported that Rita Dominic was going to get married at some point in 2019, however the wedding plans were cancelled as things did not go well between the artist and her alleged accomplice.
Rita Dominic later revealed in a meeting that she was glad the marriage did not work out because she would have to marry “the man of her dreams and not “the man the public dreamed of her”.
In an interview with media personality Chude Jideonwo, Rita Dominic also revealed how much she wants to get married. Instead, she will not rush into it as she only wants to marry once with a partner she can grow old with, just like her late guardians.
Rita Dominic is often at the fringes of relationship reports and controversies, much of which is often misleading and ridiculous.
It was once speculated that she and one of Nollywood’s top entertainers, Jim Iyke, were dating and planning to get married. It was later discovered that these reports were mixed up by the on-screen chemistry the two displayed when they were paired up in candid scenes at the height of their careers.
Rita Dominic is also said to be seriously dating Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi.
She has been identified as a lesbian, notably after her appearances in the 2004 film ‘Last Wedding’ and the 2006 film ‘Young ladies Cot’, in which she performed an intimate scene with a woman.
In one of the never confirmed and rather bizarre reports, she was said to be a lesbian accomplice to any German-born Nollywood actress and TV presenter, Michelle Dede, veteran Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji and Beninese actress Ella Martins.
Fidelis Anosike is the budding lover and better half of entertainer Rita Dominic. He is a news mogul and the founder of Folio Media Group, a multimedia conglomerate that controls outfits like The Daily Times Nigeria, Ist October, Times Multimedia, Creative Africa Xchange (CAX), etc.
Fidelis Anosike was born in 1966 to a low-ranking policeman father. Tragically, the 55-year-old media finance executive from Anambra state lost his father at a young age.
He graduated with a degree in Creative Arts from the University of Benin. He founded his own synthesis association after graduating at the age of 24.
Fidelis Anosike later also earned a business degree from Harvard Business School. He reported his approval from the organization’s board in mid-2020. He spread the news of his approval in an explanation on June 7, 2020, when he revealed the organization’s new board members.
As of the time of writing this report, Fidelis Anosike’s marital status is unknown as it cannot be confirmed whether he is recently married or separated. However, it is reported that he had a few lovers who later broke up with him, but it cannot be confirmed if he is married to any of them.
As of the time of writing this report, Nollywood entertainer Rita Dominic does not have any biological children. However, in April 2021, she discovered that she has children.
The artist also spread the news that she is not a mother. She could not wish for anything more than to have a child.
Rita Dominic is currently pregnant with her first child with her current partner, Fidelis Anosike.
Prize
Today, Rita Dominic is perhaps the most decorated actress in the Nigerian film industry. She won the 2004 City People Award for Best Actress, and in 2012, she won the African Movie Academy Award for Best Actress.
Other awards include:
- Kalasha Kenya Film and Television Festival Award for Best Actress (2012)
- 2013 Nollywood Best Award for Best Supporting Actress in an English Film
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Actress in a Movie.
- 2013 Africa International Film Festival for Special Jury Prize
- ELOY AWARD 2013 for Female Producer of the Year
- Nollywood Week 2014 Paris Film Festival for Best Film
- 2014 Best of Nollywood Award for Best Supporting Actress English Film
- 2014 Academy Award for Best Actress Golden Icon
- Africa Magic People’s Choice Award 2014 for New Era Awards
- 2015 Africa Magic People’s Choice Awards for Best Actress in a Comedy and Best Comedy
- Africa Magic 2017 People’s Choice Award for Best Actress – TV Series/Drama.
- 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards – Best Actress
Filming
- Children of Terror
- Prisoner of LoveMy Guy
- Face of a Liar
- Aba Riots
- Can not forget
- Love a thief
- Stone Throwing
- Intruder
- Street life
- Love you forever
- Lean on me
- Return from America
- A Night to Remember
- Random discharge
- Working class woman
- True Romance
- Ungrateful person
- Loyalist
- Sweet love
- Single and married
- Schemers: Bad Girls
- Night of Riots
- Temple of love
- Love after love
- Paradise Lost
- The Last Wedding
- Indecent act
- I trust you
- Goodbye New York
- Blood Diamond
- All my life
- The wheel of change
- The Final Crisis
- Women’s tips
- The person who was born
- People who love suicide
- Queen of my heart
- Cam groove
- Only love
- Never too far away
- More than gold
- Love story
- Last match
- Kill the Bride
- Joshua
- The Boys on the Line
- Faces of Africa
- Desperate Billionaire
- Tax code
- please bless me
- Wedding fever
- Unbreakable love story
- 2 Sides
- Control it all
- Humble Lion
- Sweet sound
- Spirit of love
- Show Girls: The Face of Africa 3
- Savior
- Million Dollar Sisters
- Marry for money
- The Hidden Killer
- Last offense
- Jealous heart
- Crib for baby girl
- Dancing Heart
- Connecting Company
- All what I have
- Yahoo Millionaire
- Stylish girls
- Next election
- Legal war
- Not important
- Catch up
- A better place
- Yankee Girls
- The truth lies
- White water
- The Runaway Prince
- Saidi’s song
- Iyore
- Sure
- Woman
- Tied
- Grandparents: Chapter Two
- blasphemy
- The Woman Anjola
- Therapist
Net asset value
Listed as one of the most decorated Nollywood personalities, Rita Dominic is one of the highest earning Nigerian movie stars. Her net worth is estimated to be US$6 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ritadominic
- Twitter: @ritaUdominic
