Lota Chukwu
{{Short description|Nigerian actress (born 1989)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2022}}
{{Use Nigerian English|date=September 2022}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Lota Chukwu
| image =
| caption =
| birth_name = Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|11|29|df=y}}
| birth_place = Nsukka, Enugu State, Nigeria
| years_active = 2014–present
| notable_works = The Arbitration
| alma_mater = {{ubl|University of Benin}}
| occupation = Actress, writer
}}
Ugwu Lotachukwu Jacinta Obianuju Amelia{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-Ugwu Lotachukwu Obianuju.ogg}} (born 29 November 1989) is a Nigerian actress popularly known as Lota Chukwu{{IPAc-en|audio=Ig-lota chukwu.ogg}}. She gained popularity after starring in popular Nigerian television series Jenifa's Diary, alongside Funke Akindele, Juliana Olayode and Falz, in which she plays the role of "Kiki",{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/name/nm8219169/bio|title=Lota Chukwu|website=IMDb|access-date=25 June 2018}} a friend of the lead character, Jenifa. She is also a yoga fitness enthusiast.{{cite web|url=http://thenationonlineng.net/lota-chukwu-got-addicted-yoga/|title=' I Followed My Friends To Jenifa's Diary Audition To Cheer Them Up' – Lota Chukwu 'Kiki' Of Jenifa's Diary|author=Kemisola Ologbonyo|work=Star Gist}}
Early life
Chukwu was born on 29 November 1989 in Nsukka, Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria{{Cite news|url=https://www.naija.ng/1114060-lota-chukwu-biography.html#1114060|title=Lota Chukwu biography and Nollywood career achievements|date=13 July 2017|work=Naij|access-date=25 June 2018}} but she spent most of her childhood in Benin City, the capital city of Edo State, south-south Nigeria. Lota is the youngestof four children. She studied Agricultural Economics and Extension Service at the University of Benin and subsequently trained at the Royal Arts Academy in Lagos, Nigeria.{{Cite web|url=http://www.evatese.com/meet-lota-chukwu-the-nollywood-elixir-celeb-of-the-week/|title=Meet Lota Chukwu The Nollywood Elixir {{!}} Celeb of the Week – Evatese Blog|last=Evatese|website=www.evatese.com|access-date=25 June 2018}}
Career
Before acting, Chukwu was a model and participated in the 2011 edition of The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria representing Yobe State, a state in northeastern Nigeria.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2011/06/the-most-beautiful-girl-in-nigeria-2011-34-beauties-vie-for-the-crown-vote-for-your-mbgn-2011-bellanaija-miss-photogenic/|title=The Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria 2011: 34 Beauties Vie for the Crown – Vote for Your MBGN 2011-BellaNaija Miss Photogenic|date= 15 June 2011|work=BellaNaija}} She started acting in 2011 but gained popularity after appearing on Jenifa's Diary, playing the role of Kiki. She has also starred in movies such as The Royal Hibiscus Hotel, Falling, Fine Girl,{{cite web|url=http://www.pulse.ng/entertainment/movies/fine-girl-watch-ozzy-agu-lota-chukwu-yvonne-jegede-in-trailer-id4870423.html|title=Watch Ozzy Agu, Lota Chukwu, Yvonne Jegede in trailer|date= 1 April 2016|work=Pulse NG}} The Arbitration,{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5811182/fullcredits|title=The Arbitration (II) (2016) Full Cast & Crew|website=IMDb}} Dognapped.{{cite web|url=https://www.pmnewsnigeria.com/2017/01/06/dognapped-nollywoods-first-live-action-animated-comedy-film/|title=Dognapped, Nollywood's first live-action animated comedy film|work=PM News}}
Chukwu was featured as the lead character in Reminisce's Ponmile{{cite web|url=https://notjustok.com/video-download/video-reminisce-ponmile/|title=VIDEO: Reminisce – Ponmile|work=NotJustOk}} video, and Aramide's Why So Serious{{Cite web|last=BellaNaija.com|date=4 April 2017|title=B.T.S. of Aramide's "Why So Serious" Video featuring Lota Chukwu & Minjin {{!}} See Photos on BN|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/04/b-t-s-of-aramides-why-so-serious-video-featuring-lota-chukwu-minjin-see-photos-on-bn/|access-date=7 February 2021|website=BellaNaija|language=en-US}} video. She was also on set in the movie The Inkblot.{{Cite web |date=20 July 2022 |title=Inkblot releases The Set Up sequel, records three million views |url=https://editor.guardian.ng/life/inkblot-releases-the-set-up-2-teaser-records-three-million-views/ |access-date=22 July 2022 |website=The Guardian |location=Nigeria |language=en-US}}
= ''Lota Takes'' =
In 2017, she announced the launch her food show Lota Takes, a cooking and lifestyle show that Expresses her love for food and nature {{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2017/11/lota-chukwu-launches-new-show-lota-takes-teaser/|title=Lota Chukwu launches New Show 'Lota Takes' |work=BellaNaija|date=14 November 2017}} The show has featured several Nigerian celebrities, including Adekunle Gold,{{cite web|url=https://www.360nobs.com/2017/12/lota-takes-adekunle-golds-kitchen/|title=Lota Takes: Adekunle Gold's Kitchen|work=360nobs}} Tosin Ajibade,{{cite web|url=https://olorisupergal.com/2018/02/15/lota-takes-lota-chukwu-olorisupergals-kitchen-week/|title=LOTA TAKES : LOTA CHUKWU IS IN OLORISUPERGAL'S KITCHEN THIS WEEK |work=Olorisupergal}} Aramide{{cite web|url=https://www.naijaonpoint.com/lota-takes-lota-chukwu-pays-a-visit-to-aramide/|title=Lota Takes: Lota Chukwu Pays A Visit To Aramide |work=naijaonpoint}} and MC Galaxy.{{cite web|url=https://ynaija.com/lota-takes-mc-galaxys-kitchen-announces-new-show/|title=Lota Takes MC Galaxy's kitchen, announces new show |work=YNaija|date=11 July 2018 |first= Omoleye |last=Omoruyi}}
Filmography
= Music videos =
= TV shows =
class="wikitable"
!Year !Title !Role !Notes !Ref |
2015-18
|Kiki |Alongside Funke Akindele |
2015
|Spotlight |Shiza |Alongside Desmond Elliot and Segun Arinze |
2017
|Lota Takes |Herself |Cooking and lifestyle show |
2018
|Ajoche |Oofuni |An Africa Magic original |
2020-21
|Jacinta |An Africa Magic original |
2021
| |Alongside Dele Odule, Jide Kosoko | |
= Movies =
class="wikitable mw-collapsible" | |||
Year | Title | Role | Director
!Ref |
---|---|---|---|
2024
|KALI |Kali | | |||
2023
|No Wrong Choice | |Blessing Oke Akambe | | |||
2022
|One Bad Turn |Michelle |Blessing Effiom Egbe | | |||
2021
|The Supervisor |Joan |Uyoyou Adia | | |||
2021`
|Entangle | |Charles Uwagbai | |||
2021
|Missing |Angela |Charles Uwagbai | |||
2021
|That Other Side | |Victor Sanchez Aghahowa | |||
2020
|Faded lines | |Okey Ifeanyi | |||
rowspan="6" | 2020
| When Life Happens | Betty | Okey Ifeanyi | |
The Perfect Plan | Sub Lead | rowspan="3" | Uzodinma Okpechi
Chris Eneaji Eneng | |
Maybe Mine
|Ene | |||
Wind Chasers | Supporting Cast | ||
Falling | Co-star | Niyi Akinmolayan | |
This Lady Called Life
|Omo | |||
2020
|Small Bants |Short Tomi |Lota Chukwu | |||
2020
|Karma is a Gangster | |Stanley Obi | |||
2020
|Unplugged | |Emeka Madu | |||
2019
|Executioner |Cynthia |Wale Rasaq | |||
2019
|Void |Tina |Chris Eneaji Eneng | |||
2019
|One Wish | |Tchidi Chikere | |||
2019
|Unlocked |Osinachi |Tope Alake | |||
2019
|The Tea Room |Bianca |Okey Ifeanyi | |||
2018
|The Kinsman |Nadia |Doris Ariole | |||
2018
|Talior My Heart |Tochi |Charles Uwagbai | |||
2018
|In Every Way |Mabel |Chris Eneaji Eneng | |||
rowspan="4" |2017
| Dognapped | Sophia | Kayode Kasum
|{{cite web|title=Must Watch! Tope Tedela, Julius Agwu, Odunlade Adekola & More star in Live-Action Film "Dognapped"|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/09/must-watch-tope-tedela-julius-agwu-odunlade-adekola-more-star-in-live-action-film-dognapped-teaser/|work=BellaNaija}} | |
Displaced
|Chisom |Charles Uwagbai | |||
You, Me and the Guys
| |Esther Abah | |||
Royal Hibiscus Hotel
|Seyi | |||
rowspan="2" |2016
| Fine Girl | Lead | Uduak Isong Oguamanam | |
The Arbitration | Faridah | Niyi Akinmolayan
|{{cite web|title=Lota Chukwu Ready For Nollywood Business|url=https://independent.ng/lota-chukwu-ready-nollywood-business/|work=Independent.ng|first=Tomi|last=Falade|date=29 September 2017}} | |
2015
|Spotlight Deadly Instinct Windchaser Falling |Shiza Valeria |Sunkanmi Adebayo Yemi Morafa Uzodinma Okpechi Niyi Akinmolayan |
Awards and nominations
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Year
!Event !Prize !Result |
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2016
|Scream All Youth Awards |Film Revelation of the Year (Female) |
2017
|City People Entertainment Awards |Best New Actress of the Year (English) |
References
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External links
{{IMDb name|id=8219169}}
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Category:Actresses from Lagos State
Category:21st-century Nigerian actresses
Category:Nigerian film actresses
Category:Nigerian television actresses
Category:Participants in Nigerian reality television series
Category:Actresses from Enugu State
Category:University of Benin (Nigeria) alumni
Category:Nigerian female models
Category:Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria contestants