Meg Otanwa
Meg Otanwa ⓘ (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banker. She had her Nollywood debut in 2011 in the film, I'll Take My Chances and had featured in films such as October 1 (2018), Ojuju (2014), Kpians: The Feast of Souls (2014) and many others.[1] She was the November 2006 cover star of Zen magazine.[2]
Meg Otanwa | |
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| Born | Meg Otanwa 14 February Nigeria |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| Citizenship | Nigeria |
| Alma mater |
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| Occupation(s) | Actress, banker |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | |
| Notable work | Ojuju |
Life and education edit
Otanwa hails from the Idoma speaking area of Benue State, Nigeria,[2] growing up partly in Lagos. She comes from a polyglot family and speaks about five languages including English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, her mother tongue Idoma and some Spanish.[citation needed] She is a graduate of Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria[1] where she obtained a bachelor's degree in English language, then proceeded to obtain a master's degree in Human Resources Management at TIME University, Tunis, Tunisia and afterwards, for a Master of Business Administration degree at Jean Moulin University, Lyon, France.[3]
Career edit
Having worked for a long period at the African Development Bank, Tunis, Tunisia, Otanwa resigned and picked up a career in acting, making her Nollywood debut in 2011,[1] featuring in the dance drama film by Emem Isong, Ill Take My Chance. In 2014, she was starred in Kunle Afolayan's film, October 1; in Bodunrin Sasore's drama series, Before 30, starring as "Aisha"; and in Charles Novia's film, Atlanta.[3]
She was starred in the 2016 Africa Magic's debut telenovela, Nollywood's Hush, as "Koko Ogunbiade". Also featured are Richard Mofe Damijo, Thelma Okoduwa and Rotimi Adelegan.[4][5][6]
She got nominated at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for the Best Actress in a Drama category and the AMVCA recognition award for MNET original series, which she won, for her role in the thriller telenovela, Hush.[7][8][9] The actress was also present at the red carpet of the 2018 event.[10][11]
In the 2018 Tosin Igho film titled, The Eve, she was starred as "Alero", acting alongside actors and actresses like Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allhabura, John Okafor and others.[12][13]
In the 2020 film, For Maria Ebun Pataki, directed by Damilola Orimogunje, she was starred as "Derin".[14]
She was featured as "Angela" in Dimeji Ajibola's sci-fi thriller, Ratnik, which was released on 1 December 2020 also featuring Osas Ighodaro, Tope Tedela, Karibi Fubara, Paul Utomi and others.[15][16]
Filmatography edit
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Loving Rona | Actress (Rona Adams) | ||
| 2020 | Ratnik | Actress (Angela) | Sci-fi thriller | [16] |
| For Maria Ebun Pataki | Actress (Derin) | Drama | [17] | |
| 2018 | Payday | Actress (Kimberley) | Comedy | [18] |
| The Eve | Actress (Yewande) | Romantic drama | [12][19] | |
| Knockout Blessing | Actress | Action, Comedy, Thriller | [20] | |
| 2016 - 2017 | Hush | Actress (Koko Ogunbiade) | Telenovela thriller; TV series | [21] |
| 2015–present | Before 30 | Actress (Aisha) | Drama series | [22] |
| 2015 | Road to Yesterday | Actress (Tomiwa) | Romance, Drama, Thriller | [23] |
| Doll House | Actress (Yemisi) | Drama | [24] | |
| 2014 | October 1 | Actress (Yejide) | Thriller | [3][25] |
| Kpians: The Feast of Souls | Actress (Jane) | Action, Horror | [26] | |
| Ojuju | Actress (Alero) | Horror, Thriller | [27] | |
| 2011 | I'll Take My Chances | Actress | Dance drama | [3] |
| 2020 | The New Normal |
Accolades edit
| Year | Event | Prize | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | AMVCA | Best Actress in a Drama | Won | ||
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Best Actress in A Drama | For Maria Ebun Pataki | Pending | [28] |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ a b c Machunga, Saminu (29 January 2017). "Interview: Meg Otanwa, the banker turned actor who speaks five languages". The Cable Newspaper. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b Jean, Nikki Billie (12 November 2016). "Magazine: Nollywood Actress Meg Otanwa for Zen Magazine November 2016". All Things Ankara. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b c d "Meg Otanwa: Passionate and creative". Guardian. 30 July 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Arogundade, Funsho (3 April 2016). "Nollywood's finest gather to launch Africa Magic's telenovela, Hushl". PM News. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Africa Magic Debuts Telenovela, Hush". Nigeria Communications Week. 4 April 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "finest gather to launch Africa Magic's telenovela, Hush". Encomium. 26 April 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Chima, Chidi (12 March 2017). "I'll celebrate AMVCA win for as long as possible, says Meg Otanwa". Lifestyle. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "AMVCA 2017: Complete winners list". Africa Magic. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "AMVCA 2017: Rita Dominic shines, wins best actress in Africa". PM News. 4 March 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ Awojulugbe, Oluseyi (1 September 2018). "Meg Otanwa suffers wardrobe malfunction on AMVCA 2018 red carpet". The Cable Newspaper. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "76, Rita Dominic win big in AMVCA2017 award". Premium Times. 5 March 2017. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Beverly Naya, Hauwa Allhabura, Mr Ibu, Others In Hilarious 'The Eve'". Leadership Newspaper. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "The Eve (2018)". IMDb. 12 November 2020.
- ^ Oloukoi, Chrystel (5 November 2020). "TBB TALKS TO… DAMILOLA ORIMOGUNJE DIRECTOR OF 'FOR MARIA EBUN PATAKI'". The British Blacklist. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Ratnik (2020)". IMDb. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Coming Soon: Ratnik". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "For Maria Ebun Pataki (2020)". IMDb. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Payday". Netflix. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "The Eve". Netflix. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Knockout Blessing (2018)". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Hush (2016-2017)". IMDb. Retrieved 11 November 2020.
- ^ "Four Women & the Pressures to be Married! Watch the Trailer for 'Before 30' with Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, OC Ukeje & More". BellaNaija. 23 February 2015. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Road to Yesterday". Insidenolly. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Full Cast and Crew: Doll House (2015)". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Full Cast and Crew: October 1 (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Kpians: The Feast of Souls". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "Ojuju (2014)". IMDb. Retrieved 12 November 2020.
- ^ "2022 Africa Magic Awards Nominees don land- See who dey list". BBC News Pidgin. Retrieved 26 March 2022.
External links edit
- Meg Otanwa on IMDb
- Meg Otanwa on Bella Naija Style
- Meg Otanwa on Lonny
- Meg Otanwa on Africa Magic
- Meg Otanwa: Five Facts About The Rising Star on HeavyNG