Ini Edo

The first thing that comes in mind is her outstanding performance for her role in the movie ”World’s Apart”.

Ini Edo but born Iniobong Edo Ekim is a Nigerian actress and philanthropist who has over 200 movies to her credit since her emergence into the Nigerian movie industry. She is 38 years of age and was born on 23 April 1982

She is from Akwa Ibom St ate and an Ibibio. Growing up, Ini Edo was raised from a strict family where the mother was a teacher and the father a church elder. She is the second born child from a family of four with 3 girls and a boy.

Educational Background

Ini Edo holds a Diploma in Theatre Arts from the University of Uyo and further had her first degree at the University of Calabar where she studied English. In 2014, she got a scholarship to study law at National Open University in Nigeria.

Career

Ini Edo acting career started in the year 2013 as she debut in the movie ”Thick Madam”. She rose to prominence in 2014 for her acting role in the movie ”World’s Apart” which took the entire African movie industry by storm.

Endorsement & Deals

Ini Edo has bagged home numerous deals since she emerged into the Nolloywood space in Nigeria. Below are just a few of her endorsement deals…..

She was GLO brand ambassador for ten years from 2006 to 2016
In 2010 she was named to be the brand ambassador of Noble Hair
Ini Edo is brand ambassador of Slim Tea Nigeria
In 2019 she was signed as an ambassador for the @MrTaxi_NG brand

Not only is she seen acting but also has tasted a bit of our political soup. In 2016, Akwa Ibom State Governor on Culture and Tourism by Udom Gabriel Emmanuel appointed her as a special assistant in which she executed her roles excellently.

In 2008, Ini Edo got married to Philip Ehiagwina an American-based businessman. The marriage ended in September 2014 after six years

Awards and Nomination

Through her hard work, Ini Edo can boast of numerous awards. Below are some of the awards the screen goddess has in her awards chamber…..

Year	Event	Prize	Recipient	Result
2009	2009 Best of Nollywood Awards	Best Actress Leading Role (Yoruba)		Won
2011	Zulu African Film Academy Awards	Best Actress Indigenous	Edika Nigeria	Won
2012	2012 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Actress In Leading role	In a cupboard	Nominated
Female Viewers Choice	Herself	Nominated
Honorarium Appreciation Award	Won
2013	2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Female Viewers Choice	Won
Cross River Movie Award	Best Act Female(English)	Behind The Melody	Won
Nafca	Best supporting Actress	Weekend Getaway	Won
2014	2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Actress Leading Role	Nkasi The Village Fighter	Nominated
Best Comedic act	Nominated
Best Actress-Viewers Choice	Nominated
2015	2015 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards	Best Actress	while you slept	Nominated
Female Viewers Choice	Nominated
2015 Ghana Movie Awards	Best Actress – Africa Collaboration	Won
11th Africa Movie Academy Awards	Best Actress Leading Role	Nominated
2016	2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards	Best Actress in a Comedy	Desperate housegirls	Nominated
2016 Nigeria Entertainment Awards	Best Actress- TV Series	Nominated
2018	2018 ZAFAA Global Awards	Best Actress Award		Won