The Nollywood industry never disappoints with the rollout of talented and beautiful actresses it discovers. These actresses continue to rise in fame through the industry while maintaining mystery in their personal lives. This article explores unknown facts about 5 Nollywood actresses: Uche Montana, Pearl Watts, Pearl Shim, Ada KiriKiri, and Sonia Uche.
These five Nollywood actresses are more than their on-screen personas. Their interesting backstories make them even more appealing to their fan base, which is why we are exploring some unknown facts about them. Here are unknown facts about 5 Nollywood actresses.
1. Uche Montana
Uche Montana is a Nollywood actress with a dedicated fan base, but not many fans know that this actress gained her acting skills by being self-taught. This means that Uche Montana did not receive any formal training in acting, instead, she learned on the job by watching her favorite movie stars in action. Another unknown fact about the actress is that while her career in Nollywood has been successful, the start of her career on the very first set she was on was not the best, but she persevered through it to where she is now.
Uche Montana has always loved acting since she was a child, her first role was as a housemaid in a movie titled Poison Ivy. While the actress is known for her captivating performances in movies like Dinner At My Place, not a lot of fans know that she initially pursued a degree in law before realizing her passion was in the entertainment industry. Another unknown fact about the actress is her age, the actress is currently 27 years old as she was born May 8, 1997, but a lot of fans seem to think she is older.
2. Pearl Watts
Pearl Waturuocha, popularly known as Pearl Watts, is an outstanding actress with a private personal life. The actress remains mysterious about certain facts about her life, such as her birth year, but one unknown fact about her is that before acting, she had a career in the banking industry. Her transition from a banking career to the entertainment industry led to her breakout role in Life 101, and since then, she’s shot up to fame.
Not a lot of information exists on her parents and her family, but it is noted that the actress wanted to be an actress since she was 10 years old. One unknown fact that has been reported is that she wanted to study theatre art, but because of the kind of family she grew up in, she wasn’t allowed to, leading to her initial career in banking. While the actress has started in movies since 2017, she didn’t gain her loyal fan base until she began content creation, which boosted her visibility, and eventually, she got her breakthrough in 2023 with her romantic role alongside Maurice Sam in the YouTube hit movie Hey Neighbor.
3. Pearl Shim
Pearl Shim Mugala is one of Nollywood’s fast-rising actresses who has garnered a loyal fan base. She is a beloved child star, but not a lot of fans are aware of her cultural background. The actress is of mixed descent with a Nigerian mother and a South Korean father, which adds to her appeal in the industry. Regarding her family life, the young actress has gone through personal ordeals that not a lot of fans know thanks to her bubbly demeanor. Unfortunately for the actress, a fact that not many people know is that she has never met her father since she was born, and her mother, who had devastatingly passed away in 2019.
4. Ada Kirikiri
Uchechi Treasure Okonkwo popularly known as Ada Kirikiri is a child star who has taken the Nollywood industry by storm. Many people know the actress for her comedic roles in Nollywood movies, but she is also an accomplished gospel musician who has released several songs tailored for children and family entertainment. The actress comes from a Christian and wealthy family and parents who encouraged her to pursue her career in the industry.
Ada Kirikiri began her acting career in 2016, and her breakthrough role was as Adakirikiri in a series with Nollywood comedian Chief Imo, this was how she earned her stage name. She was also previously referred to as ‘Adult Baby’ because of her ability to be smart and participate in conversations that even adults would avoid. Another unknown fact is that the actress is allegedly one of the richest teen actresses in Nollywood with an estimated net worth of $50,000. The young star has been in several movie productions and has starred alongside legends in Nollywood such as Pete Edochie, Patience Ozokwor, and so on.
5. Sonia Uche
Sonia Uche is another Nollywood actress who has garnered a loyal fan following through her movie roles, but she is also a private celebrity. A lot of fans don’t know that she is the first daughter of the four daughters of famous Nollywood actress and costumier, Uche Nancy. While Sonia Uche is the daughter of famous actress and film producer Uche Nancy, the actress pursued her acting career by going to auditions while at university until she landed a role in the movie Complicated, where she starred alongside famous actors such as Juliet Ibrahim.
Aside from acting, the actress Sonia Uche is also an entrepreneur with a beauty brand, accomplishing this feat has contributed to her net worth and wealth. Another unknown fact about the actress is that while she is in the limelight, she loves her privacy and seems to have a reserved personality. The actress is known for her lookalike tendency to Nollywood actress Genevieve Nnaji, but to top it off, Sonia Uche has admitted that Genevieve Nnaji has been an inspiration to her in her acting career.
