Uche Elendu

Uche Elendu
Born
Uche Elendu

(1983-07-14) 14 July 1983 (age 41)
Abia State, Nigeria
NationalityNigerian
Alma materImo State University
Occupations
  • Actress
  • Singer
  • Entrepreneur
Years active2001-Present
SpouseWalter Ogochukwu Igweanyimba
Children2

Uche Elendu // ⓘ (born 14 July 1983) is a Nigerian actress, singer[1] and entrepreneur.[2] She is described as one of the most consistent faces in the Nigerian movie industry from her debut in 2001 up until 2010 when she took a break from the Nigerian entertainment industry. According to a Vanguard publication, Elendu has featured in over 200 Nigerian movies.[1][3][4] she launched her online tv Elialand.

Early life and education

Elendu was born in Abia State which is located in the south-eastern geographical area of Nigeria, predominantly occupied by the Igbo people of Nigeria. Elendu is the first-born child of her parents and has three younger siblings all of whom are male. Her father is a retired civil servant and businessman whilst her mother is a teacher. Elendu graduated with a B.Sc. degree in International Relations from Imo State University.[5]

Career

Elendu officially joined the Nigerian movie industry known commonly as Nollywood in 2001. She debuted her acting career by featuring in a movie titled Fear of the Unknown. Elendu, due to marriage, took a long break from acting and this action eventually derailed and stagnated her career as an actress. In 2015 she secured the lead role in a movie titled Ada Mbano. This movie was the catalyst that re-ignited her acting career.[citation needed]

Elendu in an interview with The Sun discussed her futile struggles to return to the Nollywood movie industry after returning from her acting break. She further explained the pivotal role of the movie Ada Mbano and the positive effect it had on her career. In the interview, she summarized the effect of the movie on her career by saying "The movie that launched me back was Ada Mbano".[6]

Personal life

Elendu, although now divorced, got married in January 2012 in the city of Owerri, Imo State[7] to Walter Ogochukwu Igweanyimba and both have two children together both of them female. Elendu has been involved in several auto crashes, one of which left her unconscious.[8][9]

Health

Elendu has spoken publicly about a medical condition called endometriosis, an ailment she had been diagnosed with.[10][11][12]

Selected filmography

  • Miss Bamidele's Girls (2022) as Lewa
  • Leave My Husband (2021) as Amarachi
  • Star Girl (2021) as Angela
  • To All the Broken Hearted (2020) as Zainab
  • King Akubueze (2014)
  • Nigerian Girls (2009)
  • The Rain Makers (2009) as Merit
  • Twilight Sisters (2009) as Havilla
  • Angelic Bride (2008) as Sandra
  • Bottom Of My Heart (2008) as Ada
  • Don’t Wanna Be A Player (2008)
  • Give It Up (2008) as Chioma
  • Yankee Girls (2008) as Nina
  • Beyond The Verdict (2007) as Uche
  • Johnbull & Rosekate (2007) as Rosekate
  • Lost in the Jungle (2007) Ego
  • Missing Rib (2007) as Rachael
  • Most Wanted Bachelor (2007) as edith
  • Mountains Of Evil (2007)
  • Old Testament (2007)
  • Before Ordination (2007) as sandy
  • Brain Wash (2007)
  • Chicken Madness (2006)
  • Holy Cross (2006)
  • Return Of The Ghost (2006)
  • Occultic Battle (2005)
  • Omaliko (2005)
  • Security Risk (2005)
  • To Love And Live Again (2005)
  • Woman On Top (2005)

References

  1. ^ a b "See Uche Elendu sexy birthday photoshoot". Vanguard News. 15 July 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  2. ^ "How women can tie down their hubbies –Uche Elendu, actress". The Sun Nigeria. 20 October 2019. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  3. ^ "Beans and plantain reminds me of childhood – Uche Elendu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  4. ^ "Money we make in movies doesn't match the effort – Uche Elendu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  5. ^ "I'd be worried if men don't make passes at me -Uche Elendu". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  6. ^ ""The movie that launched me back was 'Ada Mbano'" - Uche Elendu". 20 January 2015. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  7. ^ "What fame has denied me – Uche Elendu, actress". The Sun Nigeria. 12 November 2017. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  8. ^ "Uche Elendu I would have been dead". The Sun Nigeria. 20 January 2018. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  9. ^ sunnews (10 September 2017). "My unforgettable car accident – Uche Elendu, actress". The Sun Nigeria. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  10. ^ "Uche Elendu Actress opens up about her struggle with endometriosis". www.pulse.ng. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  11. ^ Helen, Ajomole (27 April 2017). "How I went through 7 years of severe pain - Top actress shares powerful testimony (photos)". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 9 December 2019.
  12. ^ "Nollywood Actress Uche Elendu Celebrates Her Miracle Baby After Surviving Endometriosis".