Uru Eke
Uru Eke (born October 11, 1979) is a Nigerian actress and film producer. She is known for her producing debut Remember Me, her role as Obi in Ndani TV's popular web series Rumour Has It, Last Flight to Abuja, Africa Magic's Drama series Baby Drama and her second film as a producer, For Old Times' Sake. The actress, who was an IT professional before joining Nollywood, still shares her time between the Entertainment industry and the Tech world.
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Uru Eke
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- Name
- Uru Eke
- Born
- 11 October 1979
- Birthplace
- Newham, East London
- Education
- Business Information Technology, University of Greenwich
- Occupation
- Actress and film producer
- Known for
- Her role as Obi on Rumour Has It
- Nationality
- Nigeria
- Fields
- theater arts
- Languages
- English
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• Name — Uru Eke • Born — 11 October 1979 • Birthplace — Newham, East London • Education — Business Information Technology, University of Greenwich • Occupation — Actress and film producer • Known for — Her role as Obi on Rumour Has It • Notable Works — Last Flight to Abuja
Early life and education
Early life and education
Eke is a descendant of the Mbaise region of Imo State, South-Eastern Nigeria, but she was born in Newham, East London in the United Kingdom. She had her basic education at Galleywall Infants School, London, before she moved to Nigeria where she attended Gideon Comprehensive High School for her secondary school education. In furtherance of her education, she returned to London and attended Lewisham College before proceeding to the University of Greenwich where she studied Business Information Technology.
Career
Career
Eke started her career as an IT consultant at Zurich Insurance Group and proceeded to work in a number of financial organizations across the UK. She switched careers in 2011 and has gone on to star in several movies.
Identity
Identity
Uru Eke is recorded with the occupation film director. Recorded with the occupation actor. Recorded as actress and film director.
Uru Eke is a Nigerian actress. She is known for Last Flight to Abuja, Weekend Getaway and Being Mrs Elliot. Here in 2014 on The Juice on NdaniTV
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Uru Eke is a Nigerian actress. She is known for Last Flight to Abuja, Weekend Getaway and Being Mrs Elliot. Here in 2014 on The Juice on NdaniTV
NdaniTV · YouTube: https– View/save archived versions on archive.org
Films
• African Soldier (2007) as Princess Uloma • Forgive Me Father (2009) as Elsie • Last Flight to Abuja (2012) as Ijeoma • Being Mrs Elliot (2014) as Fisayo • A Few Good Men (2014) as Ivie • Weekend Getaway (2012) as Uduak • Finding Love (2014) • The Duplex (2015) as Dora • Silver Rain (2015) as Loreal • Remember Me (2016) Produced and also acted as Harida Cole • Rumour Has It (2016) as Obi • 7 Days in a Coma (2017) as Anita • Crazy, Lovely, Cool (2018) • Africa Magics Baby Drama • For Old Times' Sake (2019) as Catherine • Jumper (2020) as Sade Adeyanju • Man of Her Match (2021) • Brutal Decision (2021) as Kella • Wedding Night (2022) as Angela • Virtue of Ignorance (2022) as Ada • The Trade (2023) as Blessing
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- 1.I'm not a stupid romantic - Uru Eke - Vanguard News. Vanguard. 1 June 2013.
- 2.I'm not a stupid romantic - Uru Eke. Vanguard. 2013-05-31.
- 3.Okwara, Vanessa. Nollywood Actress Uru Eke: I'm From Mbaise In Imo State But Was Born In London UK. Sunday Telegraph. www.naijagists.com. 17 April 2016.
- 4.Uru Eke. Alumni University of Greenwich.
- 5.Uru Eke: From Acting To Producing. The Guardian. 2017-10-02.
- 6.Boulor, Ahmed. The greatest lesson life has taught me —Uru Eke. The Nation. 13 March 2013.
- 7.Duthiers, Vladimir. 'Last flight to Abuja': Nollywood thriller campaigns for safer skies. CNN. 2012-09-04.
- 8.Nollywood movie review: Being Mrs. Elliot. Premium Times.
- 9.9flix. BEING MRS ELLIOT / OMONI OBOLI, MAJID MICHEL. 9FLIX.
- 10.Chidumga Izuzu. 'Being Mrs Elliott' Watch movie review by Adenike Adebayo. Pulse Nigeria.
- 11.Cinema Review: 'Remember Me' is Uru Eke's remarkable debut attempt. The NET.
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