Destiny Etiko
Nigerian actress (born 1989) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Destiny Etiko // ⓘ (born 12 August 1989[1]) is a Nigerian actress.[2]
Destiny Etiko | |
|---|---|
| Born | 12 August 1989 Udi, Enugu, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | Nnamdi Azikiwe University |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Awards | Most Promising Actress, City People Entertainment Awards (2016) |
Early life and education
Etiko was born in Udi, a village in Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She was born into the family of late Mr Anonde Etiko and Mrs Eucharia Etiko. [3] She received both her primary and secondary school education in Zik Primary School and Queens School respectively in Enugu State.[4][5] She is a Nollywood actress very popular for her curves.[5]
Career
Etiko described in an interview with Vanguard, that she ventured into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in 2011. She described her experience then as a difficult one because she had to combine her acting career with her school requirements as she was still a student in the tertiary institution at the time.[5] Etiko's career received prominence after she featured in a movie titled Idemili which was produced in 2012 by Ernest Obi but was not released until 2014. Her role in the movie earned her a City People Entertainment Awards nomination. Before her role in the movie titled Idemili, Etiko had appeared in other movies although did not receive prominent roles in them.[5]
Personal life
Unlike what has become the norm in the Nigerian movie industry which is relocating to Lagos state, a state located in the southwestern region of Nigeria in order to succeed as a creative, Etiko who was born in Enugu state,[6][5] still resides there and has been living there throughout her acting career. Etiko in an interview affirmed that she had been a victim of sexual harassment against women by male movie producers who are by far the majority as pertains movie productions in Nigeria.[7] In 2019, Etiko gifted her mum an apartment[8][9] and praised her for supporting her decision to become an actress.[10] Her father, on the other hand, had vehemently opposed her decision to become an actress at the initial time. In May 2020, she lost her father.[11]
Etiko created a non-profit organization called the Destiny Etiko Foundation, intended to improve the conditions of people living in poverty.[12] She has an adopted Daughter named Chinenye Eucharia.
Controversies
Destiny was said to have had an affair with Captain Matthew Ekeinde the husband of ace movie star - Omotola Ekeinde[13] Matthew was said to have bought her a car a luxury car.[14] She was also involved in a scandal after sharing photos of a new SUV she got from billionaire Business man Tein Jack Rich, although both of them denied it.[15]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | City People Entertainment Awards | Most Promising Actress of the Year Award (English) | Won | [2] |
Selected filmography
- Airline Babes (2012) as Martha
- Angelina (2013) as Helen
- Native Fowl (2014) as Chibuzor
- Idemili (2014) as Ekemma
- Madam 10/10 (2015) as Kellis
- Fear of a Woman (2016) noted
- 3 Days to Wed (2016)
- The Storm (2016)
- Evil Seekers (2017)
- Tears of Regret (2018)
- The prince & I (2019)
- Heart of Love (2019)
- My sisters love (2019)
- Poor Billionaire (2019) as Ujunwa
- Virgin goddess (2019)
- Queen of love (2019)
- The Sacred Cowry (2019)
- The Return of Ezendiala (2019)
- Barren Kingdom (2019)
- Honorable Ladies (2019)
- Pains of the Orphan (2019)
- Clap of Royalty (2019)
- The Hidden Sin (2019)
- Family Yoke (2019)
- King's Word (2019)
- Sound of Evil (2019)
- My Private Part (2019) as Stella
- Power of Royalty (2019)
- Sunset of Love (2019)
- London Prince (2019)
- Woman of Power (2019)
- Living in Poverty (2020)
- Hour of Victory (2020)
- Wrong turn (2021)
- The Cab Ladies (2021) as Regina
- 3 Can Play (2022) as Ada
- Wanted by All (2022) as Ifenkili
- Widows money (2022)
- Daughters of Eagle (2022)
- Love Chase (2023) as Beatrice
- Loved and Lost (2023) as Camila
- City Girl (2023) as Babyna
- Jezebel (2023) as Charlotte
- Chasing Clout (2023) as Collette
- Beyond Beauty (2023 TV Movie) as Miriam
- Beyond Conception (2024) as Ncholo
- Saving Rita (2024) as Lora
- Rich mum, Poor Mum (2024) as Agnes
- Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024)
See also
References
External links
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