Stephanie Okereke Linus Biography, Career, Spouse, Net Worth, Controversy

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[People Profile] All We Know About Stephanie Okereke Linus Biography, Endorsements, Career, Spouse, Net Worth, Controversy

Stephanie Okereke Linus (born as Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke; 2 October 1982) is a Nigerian actress, director, and model. She has won numerous nominations and awards for her role as an actor as well as a model, for example, her 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress and the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress and 3 nominations to be nominated for the award for Best Actress in a Leading role during the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005 in 2009, 2010 and 2005. The actress was also a finalist in the Most Beautiful girl at the Nigeria beauty contest in 2002. She was honored by her Nigerian government with the national award of the title MFR, Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR.

Profiling Stephanie Okereke Linus

A Quick Glance At Stephanie Okereke Linus

Full Names	Stephanie Okereke Linus
Nationality	Nigerian
Year Of Birth	02, October 1982
State of Origin	Ngor Okpala, Imo, Nigeria
Occupation	Actress, Movie Director & Producer
Husband	Linus Idahosa
Marital Status	Married
Academics	University of Calabar
Networth	$3.2 Million
Movie	Boonville Redemption

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Biography

Stephanie Okereke (born Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke) Now Stephanie Okereke Linus is a Nigerian Actress model, model, and film producer and director.

Being in the Nigerian Movie Industry for over two decades and has won numerous nominations and awards for her work as an actor and actor, such as an award in the year 2003, the Reel Award for Best Actress as well as The 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress and three Africa Movie Academy Awards nominations for the Best Actress in the Leading Role in 2005 2009, 2005, and 2010.

She also finished second in 2002’s most beautiful girl of Nigeria ( MBGN) beauty pageant. The Nigerian government conferred the title of national honor, Members of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR in 2011.

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Early Life and Education

Stephanie Okereke was born in Ngor Okpala, Imo State on October 2, 1982. She is the 6th of eight children of her parents (Mary as well as Chima Okereke). Then, in Delta State, she completed her secondary and primary schooling. Then, she enrolled in an undergraduate program at Calabar University. The University of Calabar in Cross River State in which she was awarded an education from the Department of English as well as Literary Studies.

It is believed that the actor from Nollywood actress was a keen participant in showbiz and acting since she was a teenager. She traveled to the United States to sign up in film production through the New York Film Academy which she completed in 2007.

Career

She was a teen when she made her debut in two Nollywood films: Compromise 2 and Waterloo. Okereke was a contestant in 2002 The Most Beautiful Girl contest in the Nigeria beauty contest and came in 1st Runner-Up (2nd-second place).

Okereke was awarded two prizes in the 2003 Reel Awards, one for “Best Actress in English and the other for the title ‘Best Actress for the year 2003’ from eight nominations.

After having graduated from the New York Film Academy in 2007 Okereke directed as a scriptwriter and produced as well as performed in the movie Through the Glass. The film won the Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Screenplay in 2009.

The year 2014 saw her release a second film, “Dry” of which she also served as director-writer, scriptwriter, producer, and actress. It won a variety of awards, including an award for the 12th Africa Movie Academy Awards as well as the 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards (AMVCA) top film overall with the award of the brand new automobile.

The actress March 2021 premiered the short film “The Student” and “Bad Police.” (which she co-produced) named ” The Student” and ” Bad Police” in her campaign to end violence against women based on gender against women.

Additionally, she is the chief executive director for The Extended Hands Foundation, a non-profit organization that assists girls and women with fistulas in the obstetric duct receive treatment for free.

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Endorsements

Stephanie Okereke is a brand ambassador for various businesses which include MINISO Nigeria and Green Valley Oatmeal.
She was a representative of Kanekalon Hair, and Diva Pads as well as she was a member of the Nigerian Young Professional Forum (NYPF).
She was appointed as an Ambassador for to Stop Violence Against Women in Elections by the National Democratic Institute in 2015. (STOP-VAWIE).
She was chosen as an ambassador for the brand Nollycasting the online casting platform that caters to professionals working in various areas, including comedy and commercials.

Her filmography chronologically from 1997 includes:

Compromise 2
Waterloo
Pretender
Blind Justice
Aristos
Emotional Crack
Genesis of Love
Private Sin
Queen Sheba
The Cross of Love
Together as One
Beautiful Faces
Critical Decision
Deep Loss
Diamond Lady: The Business Woman
Dream Lover
Eye of the Gods
In the Name of Love
Last Girl Standing
Magic Moment
Mama-G in America
Miss Nigeria
More Than a Woman
My Mother My Marriage
Official Romance
Promise & Fail
Promise Me Forever
Right Man for Me
Sensational Spy
Strength of a Woman
To Love Again
Virgins Night Out
Working Class Lady
A Time to Die
Days of Bondage
Guys on the Line
Lonely Hearts
Ola… the Morning Sun
Omalinze
Price of Ignorance
Princess of Wealth
Royal Battle
Street Fame
Windfall
Woman on Top
Behind the Plot
Daytime Lovers
Efficacy
Shut In
Sitanda
The Law Students
The Preacher
Upside Down
A Time to Love
Governor’s Wife
Mission to Nowhere
Hidden Treasure
Through the Glass
Nnenda
Reloaded
Dry
Make Me Fabulous
Boonville Redemption

Awards and Nomination

Best Actress at What a Year Awards 2003
Best Actress (English) at Reel Awards 2003
Best Actress of the Year at Reel Awards 2003
Outstanding Actress at Afro-Dublin Awards 2004
Award for Excellence at Film Makers of Nigeria 2004
Best Actress at Afro Hollywood Award 2006
Miriam Makeba Award for Excellence 2007
Beyond the Tears Humanitarian Award 2008
Member of Order of the Federal Republic 2011
A movie that has the most effective social media in Best of Nollywood Awards 2015
Best Protagonist at Bentonville Film Festival 2015
Best Actress in Leading Role at NAFCA 2016
The face of Nollywood (Female) at DALA Awards 2016
Best Supporting Actress at Truth Awards 2017
Distinguished Leadership Award by Dillard University 2018

Stephanie Okereke was one of the distinguished guests that attended this year’s Queens Young Leaders Award in Buckingham Palace on a special invitation from Queen Elizabeth II of England the Queen of England. 60 young individuals representing Commonwealth nations were recognized.

Personal Life

While en route for the African Movie Academy Awards in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria in April of 2005 Stephanie became involved in an accident in a car that resulted in burns across her body as well as a fractured leg.

Spouse

Stephanie Okereke married Linus Idahosa in April 2012 in Paris, France, at an intimate wedding ceremony that was which was attended by family members of her family as well as a number of Nollywood actors and actresses.

They welcomed their first baby, Maxwell Enosata Linus in October of 2015.

On the 30th May 2022, Stephanie revealed the birth of their son’s second on her blog, Stephanie Daily

Social Media

Instagram: @stephanielinus

Twitter: @StephanieLinus

Accident

Stephanie Okereke Linus has revealed she was once involved in an incredibly tragic motor crash that nearly ruined her goal of becoming a world-renowned film star.

The model, who was a former model, who spoke to Vanguard Allure described the incident as the most terrifying event she’s ever experienced in her entire life.

According to the gorgeous thespian, she was afraid she’d lose her legs and face and wouldn’t be able to pursue her passion.

“This was many years ago when I was in a horrific road accident. I was worried that I’d lose my legs and my face, and would not be able do the things I enjoyed for a long time. I’m thankful that God was with me throughout the time and helped me back stronger and healthier.” she told me.

On April 12, 2012, she got married to Linus Idahosa in Paris, France, at an intimate wedding ceremony and they didn’t get their first baby until the end of October 2015.

It is clear fact that Stephanie Okereke has made so lot of fame and received an immense amount of recognition over the years because of her talent and hard work. So, she has been a huge success throughout the Nigerian film industry.

Controversy

It’s not a secret that gorgeous Nollywood star Stephanie Okereke is in love with CNN consultant Linus Idahosa. The charming actress even told Nollywoodgossip she would be able to tell us the moment she’s pregnant.
However, her once-happy union is now threatened by the appearance of a new woman, as reported by The Nation newspaper. The following is what the paper is reporting.

Similar to the heartbreak in the case of Mercy Johnson seems to be being experienced by an additional Nollywood actor Stephanie Okereke who herself parted from her husband Chikelue Ileoanusi a few years ago.

Stephanie’s current romance with CNN consultant Linus Idahosa is at a crossroads as the actress was recently shocked by a woman who is constantly calling her from Canada and claims to be a child support recipient for Linus'”love child. Even though Linus isn’t denying the allegations made by the person, Stephanie is said to be devastated as she isn’t sure who she should trust.