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Rita Nzelu
Born
Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria
Alma materUniversity of Nigeria
OccupationActress
Years active1990–present
Spouse
Simeon Okoro
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(m. 2004)​
Children2

Rita Nzelu Listenⓘ is a Nigerian veteran actress.[1][2][3] She is primarily known for her comic roles in films.[4][5][6]

Early life and career

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Rita Nzelu was born on 2 July 1968 in Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria. She attended University of Nigeria where she earned her degree. Nzelu came to prominence for her role as Tina, a local prostitute in Living in Bondage. Since then, she has appeared in over 100 films.[7][8][9][10]

She recently starred in Stigma of Womanhood (2016), Baby Mama (2017), and Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia.[11][12][13]

Personal life

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Rita Nzelu married Simeon Okoro in March 2004, and they relocated to the United Kingdom. They have two children. She reportedly separated from her husband in 2018.[14][15][7][16]

Filmography

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  • Unforgiven
  • Back to Sender
  • Angel of Darkness
  • Baby Mama (2017)
  • Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia
  • Stigma of Womanhood (2016) as Ezinna
  • Ada Mbano in London (2014)
  • Ortega and His Enemies (2014) as Grace Tobi
  • International Games (2012)
  • Agaba (2009)
  • Akpu-Nku (2003) as Ulomma
  • Buried Alive (2003)
  • Punching Bag (2003)
  • Women Affair (2003)
  • Sister Mary (2003) as Sister Ijeoma
  • The Richest Man (2003)
  • Wake Keeping (2003)
  • Oga and His Boys (2003)
  • Long John (2002)
  • Agumba (2002)
  • Christian Marriage (2002)
  • Beyond the Altar (2002)
  • A Cry for Help (2002)
  • Terrible Sin (2001)
  • Mothering Sunday (2001) as Beatrice
  • Never Comeback (2001)
  • Ukwa (2001)
  • Freedom (1999)
  • Obstacles (1998)
  • Blind Trust (1997)
  • Guilty as Sinned (1997)
  • Irony (1997)
  • Nneka the Pretty Serpent (1994) as Ifeoma
  • Living in Bondage (1992) as Tina
  • Wandering Soul (2017) as Patricia

References

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  1. ^ "Seven Nollywood actresses that quit acting The Nation Newspaper". 17 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  2. ^ "15 Nollywood Actors Who Have Faded Out - P.M. News". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  3. ^ vanguard (12 August 2011). "Fading faces of Nollywood stars(1)". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  4. ^ Nigeria, Ripples (8 March 2021). "INT'L WOMEN'S DAY: 20 women who shaped Nollywood". Latest Nigeria News | Top Stories from Ripples Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  5. ^ "15 Nollywood actors that have 'JAPA-ed' from Nigeria - P.M. News". Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  6. ^ izuzu, chibumga (6 July 2017). "7 greatest classic Nollywood comedy movies of all time". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  7. ^ a b BellaNaija.com (5 November 2012). "Guess Who's Back on the Scene? "Living in Bondage" Nollywood Star Rita Nzelu shines again at "International Games" Premiere in London". BellaNaija. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  8. ^ "Exclusive – UK Based Actress Rita Nzelu's Family Refunds N70 Bride Price To 'in-laws' The Heartlander". 3 May 2018. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  9. ^ Reporter (19 October 2021). "Celebrating Beautiful Nollywood Star, RITA NZELU". City People Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  10. ^ Aghadiuno, Eric. "Rita Nzelu - OnlineNigeria.com". onlinenigeria.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  11. ^ BellaNaija.com (2 September 2017). "#BNMovieFeature: WATCH Jackie Appiah & Van Vicker in "Baby Mama"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  12. ^ adefaye (17 February 2012). "Rita Nzelu takes after Eucharia". Vanguard News. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  13. ^ "Queen Nwokoye, Others Storm UK For 'Ada Mbano In London'". Nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  14. ^ "Marriage: There Is More To It Than Riches---Rita Nzelu". Nigeriafilms.com. Archived from the original on 25 October 2022. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  15. ^ Bada, Gbenga (6 November 2019). "Where are they now? What the main cast of Nollywood classic 'Living in Bondage' is up to". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
  16. ^ Okonofua, Odion (4 May 2018). "Actress' marriage to Simeon Okoro reportedly crashes, returns bride price". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 25 October 2022.
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