Georgina Onuoha

Georgina Onuoha Igwegbe was born on September 29th, 1980 in Lagos state, Nigeria to Igbo parents from Anambra state. She is a Nollywood actress, model, television personality and philanthropist

Georgina Onuoha Age

Georgina Onuoha is 44 years old.

Georgina Onuoha Early Life

The fifth child in a family of six, Georgina grew up in Lagos where she had her secondary education at Badagry Grammar School obtaining her West African Senior Certificate. After that, she proceeded to the Lagos State University (LASU) where she earned two degrees. First, an associate degree in International Law and Diplomacy and later on a Bachelors of Arts in International Relations and Strategic Studies.

She thereafter moved to the United States where she studied Healthcare Administration at the Western Career College in Sacramento, California. She further earned a Master’s of Science in Health Informatics from the Trident University International in Cypress, California. 

Georgina Onuoha Career

Georgina joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in 1990 at the age of 10 starring in minor roles. She came to limelight when she featured in the 1992 movie, Living in Bondage. In September 2016, she joined the M.C.I Mediaonline Production in Carlifornia.

In 2003, Onuoha became a public figure in Nigeria after acting in the Nollywood blockbuster movie, Egg of Life, alongside with Nkeru Sylvanus, Pete Edochie, Ebele Okaro and Clarion Chukwuka. Other movies she has featured in include;  Die Another Day, Without Apology, Valentino, Eye of the Gods, Osuofia in London, Abuja Connection, Across the Niger, 2 Rats, Abuja Connection, Ure, Runs, Misplaced, Cursed from Beyond, and many more. 

Aside acting, Georgina has been involved in other fields. In 2011, she worked as a Quality Assurance Auditor at the North American Healthcare Inc. Between 2013 and 2017, she worked for the Private Medical Practice of Dr. Nwangburuka (MD) as an administrator. Since 2017, she has worked at the Allmed Medical Corporation in Sacramento, California, as a Quality Assurance Auditor and Data analyst.

In 2016, she publicly criticized the Nigerian government for the removal of fuel subsidy against the masses approval. In an Instagram post in March 2016, she claimed to be suffering from an unnamed illness for 8 years. However, during an interview with the media, Georgina Onuoha stated that the reason she stop acting movies for a long time is because she has been battling with a strange illness for over eight years. Also in 2016, she made a comeback to Nollywood after acting in a Nollywood movie, Ure, alongside with Angela Okorie, Chioma Toplis, Adam Chollett and Moses Efret. The movie which was based on a true life story, addresses issues on wrong diagnosis in the healthcare system.

Georgina Onuoha Personal Life

Georgina disappeared from the Nigerian movie industry in the 90s when she got married to American based Dr. Ifeanyi Igwegbe. The marriage which broke up in 2015 produced two beautiful daughters.

Georgina Onuoha Awards

• In 2003, she won the Nollywood Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the Africa Movie Academy Awards
• In 2006, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Georgina Onuoha Net Worth

Georgina Onuoha is estimated to have a net worth of about $500,000

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