10 things Nollywood fans should know about Angela Okorie

Nigerian actress, model and singer, Angela Okorie, is in a praise and worship mode for clocking another year on Wednesday.

Popular for either playing royalty or tomboy, the light-skinned beauty is one of the glamour girls of Nollywood.

Below are 10 facts you need to know about her.

1 A native of Ishiagu-Ivo Local Government Area of Ebonyi State, Angela was born and raised in Cotonou, the capital of Benin Republic.

2 She attended the Lagos State University to study public administration before moving to the University of Lagos for a degree in theatre art.

3 Before joining Nollywood in 2009, she modelled for Orange Drugs’ Delta Soap in an arrangement that lasted for 10 years.

4 Holy Serpent, a film by Coruma International Production, brought her to the limelight.

5 She has featured in over 50 movies such as Secret Code, Heart of a Widow and Forbidden Confession.

6 Angela also describes herself as an R&B gospel musician.

7 She had a long running battle with Muma Gee’s husband, Prince Eke, over an alleged theft in South Africa in 2014.

8 She has been the subject of social media abuse over her choice of clothing.

9 She swears her breasts and butt are natural and that there was never a plan to enlarge them.

10 Despite many rumours of separation, Angela remains married to Chukwuma Orizu and their union is blessed with a boy.