Erica Ngozi Nlewedim
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| Born | Erica Ngozi Nlewedim March 3, 1994 Abia State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
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| Awards | MBGN Miss Photogenic award. |
Erica Ngozi Ugomma Blessing Nlewedi[1](Born on March 13, 1994) is a Nigerian actress, model and TV reality show star and the Chief Executive Officer of Beluxia Hair[2]. She won the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria Girl in Nigeria Award in 2014 and was nominated as a housemate in Nigeria's popular TV reality show, Big Brother Naija (season 5) (Lock Down Edition).[3][4]
Early life and education
Erica was born to the family of Eric Ike Nlewedim[5] in Umuahia Abia state in the Eastern Region, Nigeria. She grew up in Lagos Nigeria.[6] She graduated from Victory Grammar School, and proceeded to have a degree program with the Covenant University, where she graduated with Business Administration, and furthered her education at Met Film School in London.[7]
Career
Modeling
Erica started her career with a passion for modeling while she ran her company Beluxia Hair. Her first modeling endorsement was with Natures Gentle Touch a cosmetic brand that deals with hair product, before proceeding to contest for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MGBN) pageant representing Kogi state,[8] she also earned the MBGN Miss Photogenic award.[9]
Acting
In 2015 after graduating from Met Film School, she ventured into her career as an actress she played the leading role in Secrets and Scandals[10]. She has played major roles in movie series such as Royal Castle and Being Farouka.[11] She played a major in a nollywood romantic comedy movie Hire a Woman (film) where her character name was Nifemi.[12] The movie featured notable Nigerians actor and actress such as Alexx Ekubo, Nancy Isime, Uzor Arukwe. She was also played a leading role in Made in Heaven series which featured top Nollywood stars such as Richard Mofe-Damijo, Toyin Abraham and Ayo Makun.[13]
Reality show
In 2020 Erica participated in 5th edition (Lockdown Edition) of the Big Brother Naija reality TV show.[3] She was disqualified on September 6th, 2020[14][15][16][17]. After her disqualification, a fundraising of hundred thousand U.S dollars ($100K) was set for her through GoFundMe,[18][19] where her fans were able to donate fourteen thousand U.S dollars.[20] Erica before leaving the house apologist to everybody she has offended, that it was out of emotional stress she is pass through, made her to react some ways.[21][22][23]
Endorsements
She has secured endorsement deals from Aaron Cosmetics, Access Bank plc and Maltina.[24]
Filmography
| Year | Program | Role | Ref |
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| Till Present | Being Farouk | Farouk fiance |
| Year | Title | Role | Ref |
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| 2019 | Made in Heaven | Actress | |
| 2016 | Poka Messiah | Actress | |
| 2019 | Hire a Woman | Actress |
References
- ↑ "11 things you didn't know about BBNaija's Erica". Vocal Media. November 27, 2020.
- ↑ "BBN Naija: Erica Biography and net worth". 360 Reporters.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Erica". Africa Magic. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2020-09-07). "BBNaija 2020: I don't hate Laycon — Erica". Daily Post Nigeria. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "BBNaija: Photos of Erica's father, Erik Ike Nlewedim pops up". ABTC.
- ↑ Posner, Abigail (2020-08-11). "Meet BBNaija 2020 housemate Ngozi "Erica" Nlewedim". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Erica Nlewedim". IMDb. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ↑ Says, Jemimah (2014-07-09). "Official Photos: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria (MBGN 2014) Contestants". SilverbirdTV. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ↑ Premium Times, Premium Times (2014-07-20). "19-year-old Iheoma Nnadi wins MBGN 2014 contest". Premium Times. Retrieved 2020-09-28.
- ↑ "I am here to stay, says Nollywood actress Erica". P.M. News. 2019-10-11. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Being Farouk". m.startimestv.com. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2019-04-02). "Family Goals ?! Erica Nlewedim Had a 'Hire A Woman' Screening Party With Family". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Mofe-Damijo, AY, Kosoko light up Made In Heaven". Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ Olowolagba, Fikayo (2020-09-07). "BBNaija 2020: Erica breaks silence after disqualification". Daily Post (Nigeria). Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ Odutuyo, Adeyinka (2020-09-07). "Kiddwaya, Laycon, others talk about Erica's disqualification from show". Legit.ng. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Erica disqualified from Big Brother Naija". Premium Times. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ Linda Ikeji, Linda Ikeji (2020-09-06). "#BBNaija: Erica disqualified from the Big Brother Naija Lockdown show". Linda. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Wetin fans dey do to ginger Erica, disqualified Big Brother Naija housemate". BBC. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "Fans launch $100k fundraiser for Erica BBNaija disqualified housemate". P.M. News. 2020-09-06. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "BBNaija: Nigerians blast Erica fans for opening GoFundMe account, donating over $14k to her after disqualification". Vanguard News. 2020-09-07. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
- ↑ "BBNaija: "I don't hate you" Erica has a message for Laycon (Video)". ABTC. November 27, 2020.
- ↑ "BBNaija: Erica Apologizes for talking down on her fellow housemates (Video)". Linda Ikeji. November 27, 2020.
- ↑ "Erica: I'll love to apologise to everyone". The Nation.
- ↑ BellaNaija.com (2019-03-29). "Meet Erica Nlewedim The New Nollywood IT Girl". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2020-09-11.
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