Maria Okanrende

Maria Okanrende
Born
London, England
Alma materGoldsmiths, University of London (B.A.)
Occupation(s)Radio personality
Television personality
Actress
Notable creditThe Morning Rush (The Beat FM)
Websitemariaokan.com

Maria Okanrende is a Nigerian television and radio personality.

She co-hosts The Morning Rush on The Beat 99.9 FM. She previously hosted at Dropout UK, Hayes FM and worked as a production assistant at Global Radio.[1]

Early life and education

Okanrende grew up with her parents and her younger sister in London. She graduated from Goldsmiths, University of London with a B.A. honours in English Literature.[2]

Career

Okanrende visited Nigeria at least once a year while she lived in London. After spending some time in Lagos, she decided to permanently move to Nigeria after she got a job in Lagos whilst on vacation.[3]

She auditioned for the Beat FM in 2012 and began co-hosting The Morning Rush show.[4]

She made her acting debut on the season 3 of MTV's Shuga.[5]

She also hosts a weblog, Maria's Matters!, which airs on her website and YouTube. On the vlog, she's often seen interviewing celebrities on lifestyle and fashion.[6]

Filmography

Television

Year Title Role Director Notes
2013–2014 Shuga (Season 3)[7] Foye Various Recurring role, Season 3 (8 episodes)

References

  1. ^ "Maria | The Beat 99.9 FM". Thebeat99.com. Archived from the original on July 4, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  2. ^ "Interview: A Rising Star! Things You Didn't Know About One Of "The Beat99.9FM" Finest OAPs- Maria Okanrende". OnoBello.com. August 14, 2013. Archived from the original on April 16, 2015. Retrieved November 16, 2016.
  3. ^ On Air Personalities, TheBeat99, Retrieved 15 October 2016
  4. ^ "About - Mariam Okanrende". Mariaokan.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  5. ^ Adesola Ade-Unuigbe. "Maria Okanrende, Beat FM OAP & MTV 'Shuga' Actress, Releases Fab New Promo Pictures". Bellanaija.com. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Maria's Matters by Maria Okanrende Launches with First Episode, "5 Ways To Save Money In A Relationship!" | Watch". Bellanaija.com. April 28, 2016. Retrieved October 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "MEET THE 15 ACTORS IN THE ALL NEW SHUGA SEASON 3 –". Hekaheka.com. December 4, 2013. Retrieved November 16, 2016.