Biography-Stephanie Okereke

Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke (born 1982 in Imo State, Nigeria) is a Nigerian actress, film director and model. She has received several awards and nominations for her work as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and two nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the African Movie Academy Awards in 2005 and 2009.She was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant of 2002.
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Stephanie Okereke; The A-list actress with an infectious personality. She is the sixth child of eight children. She hasalways entertained her family but now she  entertains the world. In 1997 she featured in two films titled “Compromise 2” and “Waterloo”. A year later she took a break from acting and pursued school, to study English and literary studies at the University of Calabar. Not too long after, she got a call from Nollywood to act in Teco Benson’s movie” Terror”. The rest as they say is history. In 2002 Stephanie won 2nd place in “The most beautiful girl in Nigeria” beauty pageant, putting her on the map. The next year, she was nominated for eight awards, of which she won two; “ Reel awards best actress English” and “ Reel award best actress of the year” . Stephanie’s’ features include  “Private sin, Eye of the gods, Reloaded, and Adora which was shot in South Africa. In 2004 she graduated from the university.

Stephanie made her mark with the movie Emotional Crack that premiered at the African Film festival (New York) in April 2004. With Over 90 films to her name, Stephanie Okereke is continually building her brand in the movie industry. A recent graduate of the New York Film Academy Stephanie has expanded her title to include Director, producer and writer with the introduction of her latest movie: Through the Glass which premiered in October 18th 2008 at the Pacific Design Center in Hollywood, California. Stephanie received a Recognition Award from the California state legislature and the city of Carson for the movie Through the Glass.

Stephanie’s motor accident on April 30th 2005 changed her life completely and has propelled her to new heights.

In April 2009, Stephanie was honored with a Jewel Award at the 6th Annual African Goodwill Awards for her positive representation of African women through her charity work and her evolving movie career. Celebrities like, legendary singer Chaka Khan, Actor Isaiah Washington, Comedian & Actress M’onique, Iconic soloist Hope Foye, attended the event. Stephanie’s passion for community service continues to inspire her dedication to bringing awareness to many issues that need focus in Africa and around the world.

Her International recognition is only the beginning of her goals for her brand, her passions and her country. Her ability to command the screen and capture her audience in every role she plays has placed her in Nollywood, as an A-List Superstar.

Stephanie is the CEO of Next Page Productions (www.nextpageproductions.com) and currently an executive of DEL YORK International a media and marketing communications company. Del-York international would be bringing the New York Film Academy to Nigeria, for a one-month intensive workshop to help inspire the next generation of filmmakers. For more information please visit www.delyorkinternational.com.

* 2002: Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria, Runner up (2nd place)
* 2003: What a Year Award for Best Actress
* 2003: Reel Award for Best Actress – English & Best Actress of the year
* 2004: Afro-Dublin Award, for Outstanding Actress
* 2004: Film Makers of Nigeria, Award For Excellence
* 2005: African Movie Academy Award, Best Actress in a Leading Role – nomination
* 2006: Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress
* 2009: African Movie Academy Award, Best Actress in a Leading Role – nomination [3][4][5]