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Gideon Okeke: His shot at stardom came after a stint as a housemate in 2006’s Big Brother Nigeria reality show. Although he didn’t win, Gideon maximised the exposure the show gave him and veered into acting in 2008. He started with the MNet produced series, ‘Tinsel’, playing the controversial character of Philip Ade-Williams. He has also starred in a few productions, including ‘Relentless’ in 2010. He is also popular for being a game show host.

    

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IK Ogbonna

 Born in Abia state, model cum actor Ikechukwu Ogbonna studied Sociology at the University of Jos, Plateau State. He began acting in 2005 as a contestant in the Amstel Malta Box Office show, after which he continued with modeling until his friend Rukky Sanda invited him to act in ‘Lovelorn.’ Not long after, Elvis Chuks got him to play Funke Akindele’s fiancé in ‘I wish’ and then another role in ‘Playing Safe’ and, most recently, ‘Hustlers’ alongside Nse Ikpe Etim and Mercy Johnson.

    

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Ivie Okujaye

A graduate of Economics from the University of Abuja, Ivie has an eye for drama and movies. She won the 2009 edition of Amstel Malta Box Office reality show and starred alongside Faze in the 2011 movie, ‘Alero’s symphony,’ which won her the AMAA Best Young Actor award. She has since appeared in productions like ‘Kamara’s tree’, ‘The volunteers’, ‘The black silhouette’ and ‘Make a move’ which she also produced.

    

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KC Ejelonu

KC Ejelonu: Fondly called Bugatti by friends and family, Kelechi had to forgo certain things because of her passion for acting. The UK-bred actress left a banking job in the UK to pursue a career in acting in Nollywood. She has starred in movies including ‘Silent pain’, ‘Heroes and zeroes’ and dramas for Ebony Life TV. However, she refers to the TV series ‘Tales of Eve’ as the work that shot her to limelight.

    

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Lala Akindoju

Lala kicked off her career professionally in 2005 as a stage actress, teaming up with director Wole Oguntokun for several performances at Terra Kulture. She made her movie debut in ‘Alan Poza,’ directed by Charles Novia. She was part of the delegation of Nigerian actors who performed at the Nigerian House during the 2012 Olympics and in 2013, her production company staged a set of performances of ‘The V Monologues’ starring Taiwo Ajayi-Lycett, Bimbo Akintola, Dakore Akande and others. She recently wrapped up acting in ‘Dazzling Mirage,’ a movie made by ace director, Tunde Kelani.