Uche Elendu (born 14 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, singer and entrepreneur.
Since her debut in 2001 until her temporary retirement from the film industry in 2010, she has been widely regarded as one of the most enduring figures in the Nigerian film industry.
According to Vanguard, Elendu has appeared in more than 200 Nigerian films. She also recently launched her own online TV channel, Elialand.
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- Full name: Uche Elendu
- Date of Birth: July 14, 1986
- Age: 38
- Gender: Female
- Birthplace: Aba, Abia State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigeria
- Occupation: Actor, model, entrepreneur
- Height: 5 feet 6 inches (168 cm)
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Elendu
- Brothers and sisters: None
- Spouse: Walter Ogochukwu Igweniba
- Children: Two daughters
- Marital status: Married
- Net worth: $500,000
Early life and education
Uche Elendu, 38, was born on July 14, 1986, in Aba, Abia State, Nigeria.
She spent her formative years in Aba, where she grew up in a close-knit family along with her siblings, whose identities have yet to be confirmed.
She is the eldest of three siblings. Her father is a retired civil servant and entrepreneur, and her mother is a teacher. Elendu obtained her bachelor’s degree in International Relations from Imo State University.
Personal life
Uche Elendu met Walter Ogochukwu Igweanyiba through a mutual friend and fell in love with him. Their relationship blossomed and eventually they got married.
The two of them were the proud parents of two lovely daughters. Unfortunately, their marriage fell apart due to irreconcilable differences.
Profession
Elendu officially joined the Nigerian film industry, known as Nollywood, in 2001. She made her debut in the film, Fear of the Unknown.
However, her acting career suffered a setback after she temporarily left the entertainment industry due to marriage. It was not until 2015 that she played the leading role in “Ada Mbano” that her acting career was revitalized.
In an interview with The Sun, Elendu spoke about her struggles in returning to the Nigerian movie industry after a period away from the industry and highlighted the major influence of Ada Mbano on her career, saying: “It was Ada Mbano that brought me back to the Nigerian movie industry.”
Awards
- African Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) Best Supporting Actress (English)
net worth
Uche Elendu has amassed a lot of wealth through his career in entertainment and entrepreneurship.
Her diversified and strategic investments contribute to her net worth of $500,000.
Social Media
- Instagram: @ucheelendu
- Twitter: @ucheelendu
Filmography
- Ghost Returns
- Omaliko
- Johnbull and Rosekate
- Yankee Girl
- Missing ribs
- To all the sad people
- Miss Bamidele Girl
- Holy Cross
- Lost in the Jungle
- Mysterious Battle
