Nse Ikpe-Etim is an award-winning Nigerian actress, a self-proclaimed foodie, an enthusiastic gamer, a conference speaker, and an advocate for women living with Adenomyosis.
Nse Ikpe Etim Biography, Net Worth, Movies And Career Journey
Now let us delve into the full history, background, net worth of the poised actress.
Nse Ikpe-Etim Biography
Nse Ikpe-Etim was born on the 21st of October, 1974, in Lagos State, as the first child of her parents’ six children. She attended Awa Nursery School and Command Primary School Kaduna, respectively.
After she completed her primary education, her parents enrolled her at St Louis College, Jos, where she schooled for a while before moving on to the Federal Government College in Jos and later on, Ilorin.
She went to different schools because her father, who worked with the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), was often transferred to different parts of the country. Nse Etim got her first degree in Theater Arts from the University of Calabar.
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Nse Ikpe-Etim got married to Clifford Sule, her childhood friend on the 14th, of February 2013. Currently, she lives with her husband in London, United Kingdom, and visits Nigeria for film engagements.
Nse Ikpe-Etim Career
Nse Etim started acting on stage while in the university at an early age of 18. She first appeared on TV when she featured in the family soap, Inheritance. Before she went full-time into the Nigerian movie industry, she worked in the banking industry as well as with radio and television stations.
Nse Etim finally joined the industry full-time in 2007, and came to limelight in 2008, with Emem Isong’s Reloaded, where she shared the same set with Nollywood stars like Ramsey Nouah, Rita Dominic, Ini Edo, and Desmond Elliot.
Thus far, she has been a screen favourite with a huge fan base, using her movie roles to make positive impacts. She was inspired to go into acting by Sophia Loren, an Italian actress, and singer.
Filmography
Emotional Crack (As an Associate Producer) – 2003
Venom of Justice 2 – 2003
Reloaded – 2008
Bursting Out – 2010
Inale – 2010
Guilty Pleasures – 2011
Memories of My Heart – 2011
Kiss and Tell – 2011
Spellbound – 2011
Phone Swap – 2012
Mr. and Mrs. – 2012
The Meeting – 2012
Journey to Self – 2012
Black November – 2012
Broken – 2013
Blue Flames – 2013
Hustlers – 2013
Devil in the Detail – 2014
The Green Eyed – 2014
Tunnel – 2014
In Between – 2014
The Visit – 2015
Heaven’s Hell – 2015
Fifty – 2015
Stalker – 2016
A Trip to Jamaica – 2016
Silvertown – 2016
Devil in the Detail – 2016
Tess – 2016
American Driver – 2017
Surrogate – 2017
Three Tramps and the Law – 2017
August Meeting (Stage Play) – 2018
A Hotel Called Memory – 2018
Small Chops – 2020
A Song From The Dark – To be released in 2020
Nse Ikpe-Etim Awards And Nominations
2009 – 2013
5th Africa Movie Academy Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Leading role – 2009
Best of Nollywood Awards nominee for the Revelation of the Year (female) – 2009
Nigeria Entertainment Awards named her the Best Actress Film/Short Story – 2010
Best of Nollywood Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Leading Role – 2010
Won Best Actress in a Lead role at the Best of Nollywood Awards – 2011
Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Lead Actress – 2012
8th Africa Movie Academy Awards nominee for Best Actress in a lead role – 2012
ZAFAA Awards nominee for Best Actress in a supporting role – 2012
The Eloy Awards nominee for Actress of the Year – 2012
Nollywood Movies Awards named her the Best Actress in a Supporting role – 2012
Best lead Actress in an English Movie at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) – 2012
Nominee for Best Actress in a supporting role at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) – 2012
Nominated for Best kiss in a film at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) – 2012
Nominee at the 17th Africa Film Awards (Afro-Hollywood Awards) for the Best Actress in a supporting role – 2012
Nollywood Movies Awards nominee for the Best Actress in a Leading role – 2013
City People Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Actress of the Year – 2013
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards nominee for Best Actress – 2013
Ghana Movie Awards nominee for the Best African Collaboration – 2013
Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Supporting Actress in a film – 2013
2014 – 2016
Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards for the Best actress in a Drama – 2014
Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominee for Best Actress in a Lead Role – 2014
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards nominee for the Best Actress in a Lead Role – 2014
Nominated at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards for Viewer’s Choice female – 2014
Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) for the Best actress in a Leading role (English) – 2015
Nominated for the Best Kiss in a Movie at the Best of Nollywood Awards (BON) – 2015
Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards for Best Actress – 2015
Best On-screen duo at the Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards – 2015
Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards nominee for Best Actress TV Series/Drama – 2016
Nigeria Entertainment Awards nominee for Lead Actress in a Film – 2016
12th Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role – 2016
Nse Ikpe-Etim Quotes
“Either you run the day or the day runs you.”
“Life is short. Make every side-eye count.”
“Follow your energy and do what you love all the time; the distinction between work and play dissolves.”
“Let everything happen to you. Beauty and terror. Keep going. Stay fearless.”
“There is danger in letting people misname you. If you’re a fire, do not answer when they call you a spark.”
“You’re old enough to recognize your mistakes but young enough to make some more.”
“Drink water, do your squats, wear your wellies, eat your vegetables, wear your lipstick, and don’t let boys be mean to you.”
“It is not the bruises on the body that hurt; It is the scars on the mind.”
“If we start being honest about our mental health, instead of pretending they don’t exist, then maybe we’ll be the change we desire, and perhaps make the world a better place than we found it.”
“Keep smiling and one day, life will get tired of upsetting you.”
“When I was asked if my cup was half-full or half-empty, my response was – I’m thankful I have a cup.”
“Pay attention to something, and you will begin to see evidence of it everywhere. Focus is everything.”
“The greatest threat to our planet is the belief that someone else will save it. This is where we live, and it is up to you and me to protect the mother earth who nourishes us.”
“Dear black girl, don’t be afraid to shine. Your hair is beautiful and your skin is divine.
Entrepreneurial Lessons
Strive To Be The Best In All You Do
As the saying goes, whatever is worth doing is worth doing well. Nse Etim strives to be the best in whatever she does at all times. She practices her script so well until she perfects the character, so she doesn’t make mistakes while acting.
As an entrepreneur, always ensure you put in the best in whatever you find yourself doing. If you have to spend extra time practising, then do it. It’s the output you bring to the table that would speak for you.
Be Bold, Audacious, And Have A Good Support System
Nse Etim’s support system helped her through a tough time in her life. At the end of the day, she was bold enough to snap out of it and make a decision to continue to live to the fullest.
Social media trolls were always coming at her with several harsh words, but her strength, boldness, and audacity helped her through it all.
Nse now understands a child isn’t what makes you a woman, and she has become an advocate for women living with Adenomyosis.
In life, your inner strength matters a lot, because most times, it’s all you need to pull through a challenging situation.
