Just like many star actresses rocking the movie scene, the industry also boasts of veteran female stars that are very popular. These crops of pretty women are talented and well grounded in their craft, and they have a huge fan base across the length and breadth of the country, most especially in the eastern part of Nigeria which is the hub of commercial movies. They have been acting for about 2 decades and are still uniquely relevant, gracing the jackets of movies every week. Movie Gist profiles the 5 top veteran actresses producer can’t do without.
1. PATIENCE OZOKWOR
Award winning actress, patience Ozokwor popularly known as Mama G is a trail blazer in the movie sector, with a career that spans about 3 decades in the Nigerian movie industry. The mother of 4 who is now a grandmother to several kids, started acting as far back as the 90s.Patience who trained and practiced as a teacher before she stumbled on acting after a remarkable performance in a commercial where she acted alongside the late Pete Eneh which finally earned her a lead role in a TV series, Someone Cares.
However, she went into main stream acting in 1998 and till date, she has remained on top of her game, garnering accolades globally. For Mama G, the older she gets the more popularity and being influential she becomes. She is currently the highest paid actress in the Nigerian movie industry as her acting fee ranges between 1.5 to 2 million naira. Her signature role as a wicked mother helped stand her out from inception although she is a very versatile actress. She is also very wealthy as she owns several investments in Enugu, and was recently named a Glo Ambassador.
2.NGOZI EZEONU
Talented actress Ngozi Ezeonu is another phenomenon in the Nigeria movie industry. She stormed the industry at its infant stage and has remained steadfast till date, ranging among the top actresses rocking the scene. The light skinned mother of 4 who clocked 50 few months ago is renowned for her unique motherly roles in movies. Most times she is playing the role of the good mother while patience plays the opposite. Although she studied journalism, she started acting in 1993 and has been a major face on screen till date. Always known to be very plump, she got into her new look 2 years ago after she shed a lot of weight and now looks way younger than 50. Hardly will any movie be churned out from the eastern part of the country.
3. JOYCE KALU
This light skinned beauty has indeed poses a very stiff competition for the likes of Mama G and others in her ilk. Her beauty, giant, flawless light complexion and acting prowess are the factors selling this wave making actress in the eastern zone. She is not always in the news like her counter parts but give it to her; she is always in every movie produced on weekly basis. Her strength is the royal roles she always plays. She is a mother of 3 kids and very stylish. She has been honored with a chieftaincy title in Ohafia where she hails from.
4.CHINWE OWOH
Dark skinned actress, Chinwe Owoh tops this list as she is about the oldest amongst the rest and a veteran to the core. The mother cum grandmother has been in the industry for a very long period of time and plays a more traditional role unlike the others. Her ability to weep at whim has carved her a unique space; hence she is in no competition with anyone. She started acting in a TV series in the 70s and is still relevant till date.
5. CHINYERE WINIFRED
Veteran actress Chinyere Winifred stormed the industry over 10 years ago and she is still waxing strong. The light skinned movie star is another popular face on money produced in the eastern part of the country. Although she resides in Lagos with her family
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