Steph-Nora Okere

Steph-Nora Okere
Born	Steph-Nora Okere (1974-04-26) 26 April 1974 (age 50) Imo State
Nationality	Nigerian
Alma mater	University of Ife
Occupation	Actress
Years active	1994–present
Awards	Special Recognition Award at City People Entertainment Awards in 2016

Steph-Nora Okere // ^ⓘ (born 26 April 1974) is a Nigerian actress and scriptwriter. In 2015, she became the Vice President of the Script Writers Guild of Nigeria (SWGN).[1] Okere was awarded the Special Recognition Award at the City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.[2]

Early life and education

Okere was born in Owerri which is Imo State's capital, a southeastern geographical area of Nigeria occupied mainly by the Igbo people. At a young age she migrated to Lagos state in southwest Nigeria and received her basic education in St Paul Primary School located in Ebute Metta where she obtained her First School Leaving Certificate. Okere moved back to her state of origin to receive secondary education. She obtained her West African Senior School Certificate in Akwakuma Secondary School located in Imo State then obtained her BSc degree in Theatre Arts from the University of Ife.[3][4]

Career

Okere, before her debut into the Nigerian movie industry known commonly as Nollywood, was a stage actress, and debuted for the first time in the Nigerian movie industry in 1994 at the age of 20.[5]

Award

Okere won the Special Recognition Award at City People Entertainment Awards in 2016.[6]

Personal life

Okere has spoken publicly about her admiration for her colleague Jim Iyke.[7][8]

Okere, although being Igbo, can speak the Yoruba language fluently.

Selected filmography

• Pure Heart (2024) as Mrs. Madu
• Throne of Deceit (2022)
• Wars of the Fathers (2022) as Queen Marachi
• Situationship (2021) as Helen
• Godmother (2020) as Godmother
• African Time (2014) as Iron Lady
• Big Heart Treasure (2007) as First Lady
• Eleda Teju (2007)
• Angels Forever (2006) as Peggy
• Joy of a Mother (2006) as Ifeoma
• Destiny's Challenge (2005)
• Empire (2005)
• Fake Angel (2005) as Ann
• Immoral Act (2005)
• Aye Jobele (2005) as Mrs. Ray
• Circle Of Tears (2004) as Rita
• Dark Secret (2004)
• Indecent Girl (2004) as Adaku
• Lost Paradise (2004)
• Singles & Married (2004)
• Aristos (2003) as Cynthia
• Bleeding Love (2003)
• Sharon Stone (2022) as Kate
• Jungle Justice (2000) as Esther
• Oganigwe (1999) as Ada
• Heartless (1998) as Oby

References

1. "My marriage would have made me a sad woman – Steph Nora Okere". Vanguard News. 2 May 2015. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
2. "Timeless Nollywood Actress, Steph-Nora Okere". guardian.ng. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
3. Ogbeche, Danielle. "I'm married to Jesus – Steph-Nora Okere opens up on failed relationships". Retrieved 6 December 2019.
4. "Steph Nora Okere, actress (Beauty Secrets of the Rich and Famous) | Encomium Magazine". Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
5. "BoI supports Okere's new film". Punch Newspapers. Archived from the original on 23 August 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
6. "Steph Nora Okere Opens Up On Her Failed Marriage ⋆". www.herald.ng. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
7. Oleniju, Segun (3 May 2015). "Steph Nora Okere Talks Her Relationship With Jim Iyke and Her Failed Marriage to Lanre Falana | 36NG". Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.
8. "Steph Nora Okere 'It's impossible to live away from Jim Iyke' actress opens up". www.pulse.ng. Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 6 December 2019.

External links

• Steph-Nora Okere at IMDb