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Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobor-McDermott (born April 23, 1981) is an award-winning, versatile Nigerian actress, film producer and former model.
From model to actress to producer and director, Ufouma McDermott has proven that she is a multi-talented entertainer.
Furthermore, she has received many accolades and recognitions for her outstanding originality.
Nigerian actress
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| Name: | Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobo McDermott |
| stage name: | Ufouma McDermott |
| Date of Birth: | April 23, 1981 (43 years old) |
| place of birth: | Benin, Edo, Nigeria |
| country of origin: | Delta State |
| Country of Citizenship: | Nigeria |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | Cathiana Alize, Ishio Jared |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Spouse • Husband: | Steven McDermott ( m. 2010) |
| Boyfriend and partner: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actress • Film producer |
| net worth: | USD 1 million – USD 5 million |
early life
Ufuoma Stacey Ejenobor-McDermott (born April 23, 1981) was born in Benin City, the capital of Edo State, Nigeria, to parents who are of Urhobo descent from Delta State, Nigeria.
Yet she has moved many times — from Benin City to Jos, where she spent much of her formative years, and later to Lagos. She is 43.
Ufuoma McDermott has lived and still lives here for most of her life. When she was seven, her father gave her a nickname: ISIO (which means “star” in the Urhobo language).
She was named after the actress who starred in the TELEFEST show “Pot of Life” produced by National Television of Benin (NTA).
educate
Due to relocation, Ufuoma McDermott received her primary education in several schools.
She first received her nursery and primary education at Alama Private School in Jos, Plateau State, Tunwase Nursery School, and Ikeja Primary School in Lagos and finally Molly International Nursery School and Primary School in Ajao Estate.
She then attended the Federal Government College, Odogbolu, Ogun State for her secondary education. Ufouma McDermott then obtained a degree in French from the University of Lagos and participated in the Federal Government Scholarship Vacation Scheme. She also obtained certificates and diplomas from the Alliance Française and NIIT.
Additionally, she holds a Masters degree in Public and International Affairs from the University of Lagos. In 2011, she enrolled in the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles to study acting and later studied filmmaking at Dov Simon’s Hollywood Film School.
She received a certificate in Human Resource Management from London Business School in 2013. In the summer of 2015, she participated in the Relativity Education Nigeria program, owned by Relativity Media in Beverly Hills.
Profession
Ufouma McDermott started her modeling career in the entertainment industry as a photo model in 2000 and later moved on to catwalks and beauty pageants. Her modeling career brought her the energy of beauty pageants and she participated in many small beauty pageants.
In 2002, she debuted and won the Miss Black beauty pageant and competed in her first national pageant.
Ufouma McDermott continued to top many beauty pageants, although she only won some of them. At this time, she began to consider acting, making her debut in the 2004 film “The President Cannot Die”, directed by Zebu Ejiro. She then played the lead role for the first time in “Live and Let Die” (2005).
In 2008, she played the role of “Lillian Wright” in the television series “My Mama”, a role that earned her a nomination for Best Actress at the 2010 Monte Carlo Television Festival and Best Actress at the Terracotta Nigerian Television and Movie Awards.
Furthermore, she was nominated for the Best Actor of the Year at the Future Awards in 2011. Since then, she has appeared in many movies including Okafor’s Law, Wives on Strike, What Just Happened, and Happy Camp II.
Ufuoma McDermott has also worked on productions such as Christmas Is Coming (2013) and What Just Happened (2018).
Personal life
Ufuoma McDermott married Steven McDermott on April 23, 2010. They have two children, son Isio Jared born on October 10, 2012, and daughter Kesiena Alize born on August 8, 2015.
On May 23, 2014, she officially changed her name to Ufuoma McDermott at the Lagos High Court.
What country is Steven McDermott from? He is British.
Film and television works and awards
Talented actress Ufuoma McDermott has appeared in numerous film and theatre productions in her career, making over 60 appearances.
However, her most popular films are Life and Death (2004l), Here Comes Christmas (2017), Okafor’s Law (2016), Obedient (2014/2015), Wife on Strike (2016), Philippine Nights (2007) and Desperate Billionaires (2005), which also starred legendary Nigerian actor Kanayo O Kanayo.
Likewise, Ufuoma McDermott has had a successful career in the entertainment industry, receiving many awards and nominations:
- 2003: Fille Africaine, French Village in Nigeria (winner)
- 2007: African Fashion Show African Heart Foundation – Best Model (Winner)
- 2009: African Youth Association-Role Model Award (Winner)
- 2010: Monte Carlo Television Festival Golden Fairy Award – Best Actress in a Comedy Series (nominated)
- *Terracotta Warriors TV Movie Award – Best Actress in a Drama Series (Nominated)
- 2011: Future Awards – Best Actress (Nominated)
- 2014: AMVCA Africa Magic Audience Choice Awards – Best New Media – Online Video (Nominated)
- 2015: Delta Entertainment Awards – Most Outstanding Actress (Winner)
- 2016: ELOY Award – Best Actress (Big Screen) (Nominated)
- 2017: City People Awards – Best Actress (Winner)
- 2017: Best Nigerian Film Award – Best Actress – English (Nominated)
- *Best Kiss in a Motion Picture (Nominated)
net worth
Ufuoma McDermott is one of the most successful Nigerian actresses and her net worth is estimated to be around $1 million to $5 million.
The majority of her wealth comes from her film career, both acting and producing.
Social Media
Like most celebrities and famous people, Ufuoma McDermott has accounts on popular social media platforms.
Her Instagram account is @ufuomamcdermott, where she has about 2 million followers. You can also follow her on Twitter at @ufuomamcdermott.
Moreover, she has not left out Facebook either, her official Facebook page @Ufuoma McDermott has around 1 million followers.
