Chinyere Wilfred, a powerful Nollywood actress and producer, introduced her three cute sons to the movie industry. In this post, you will see everything about Chinyere Winifred’s biography, her age, twin sister, husband, children, sons, movies, and everything you probably didn’t know about her.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Biography

Actress Chinyere Nwamma Okonkwo, best known as Chinyere Wilfred, is a Nollywood actress, film producer, director, television personality, content creator, musician, and philanthropist.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Age

Wilfred was born alongside her twin sister, Chinelo Mojekwu, on March 23, 1970, in the small village of Aguluezechukwu in Anambra State, South East Nigeria. Currently 55 years old, Chinyere and her twin sister grew up in Lagos with their Igbo parents.

Family

Chinyere Wilfred doesn’t post a lot about her family, so very little is known about her parents and siblings. However, she was born into a Catholic family. On Sunday, 2nd August 2020, Wilfred shared the heartbreaking news on her Instagram page, announcing the passing of her mother with a photo of her late mom and herself weeping.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Education

She obtained her primary, secondary, and tertiary education in Lagos State. Afterwards, she gained admission into Lagos State Polytechnic and graduated with a Higher National Diploma in Computer Science.

Chinyere Winifred’s Acting Career

From a young age, Chinyere Wilfred developed a passion for acting and chose theatre art as an elective course during her polytechnic days.

After completing her tertiary education, she pursued a career in acting rather than seeking a job in programming. She joined the Nigerian Television Authority (NTA), where she met Zeb Ejiro and attended many auditions.

In 1992, Chinyere Winifred joined the Nigerian film industry professionally and acted in her first movie titled “Taboo.” However, it was her role in the blockbuster soap opera “Ripples” that truly catapulted her to fame.

This role brought her fame and even led to her nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards. Chinyere is very good at playing different kinds of characters. She can be a wicked mother-in-law, a sad woman, a queen, or a rich man’s wife, and she does all of them well. Her ability to play so many different roles has made her one of the top actresses in Nollywood.

So far, she has featured in over 200 movies because of her ability to interpret movie roles excellently. Notably among these movies are Nneka the Pretty Serpent in 1994 and African Messiah in 2021.

Chinyere Wilfred’s love for acting is second to none. When an interviewer asked if she would soon leave acting for the younger actresses, she replied, “Old soldier no de die,” meaning she has no intention of retiring from acting anytime soon.

Awards

Actress Chinyere Winifred has won many awards, including:

• Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards,
• Best Actress of the Year at the Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards,
• Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Best of Nollywood Awards,
• Best Actress in Nigeria at the Golden Icon Movie Academy Awards, and
• Most Promising Actress in Nigeria at the City People Entertainment Awards.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Husband

Chinyere Wilfred married her husband, Mr. Chris Winifred, in 1993 after dating for nine years. Unlike many Nollywood actresses, Chinyere’s marriage is still strong and filled with happiness. They tied the knot shortly after she joined Nollywood and began her acting career.

Mr. Chris Winifred didn’t meet Chinyere as an actress, but he played a key role in helping her succeed in her career. He has been a constant source of support, even standing by her during a serious scandal. To show his support, he bought her a new car to lift her spirits.

Their marriage is blessed with three grown sons: Emeka Wilfred, Chijioke Wilfred, and Chukwudi Wilfred. While they do not have a daughter, one of their sons has become a lawyer.

In an industry where divorces are common, Chinyere is fortunate to have a husband who is not only supportive of her career but has always been there for her.

In an interview, she shared that when she first started acting, her husband would accompany her to movie locations and wait for her to finish shooting. There was one night he waited until 1 a.m., and when she finished, he asked, “Mummy, is this what you used to go through?”

Chinyere Wilfred’s Scandal

Chinyere Wilfred, who had maintained a scandal-free life in Nollywood, faced a difficult and sad scandal that nearly affected her marriage some years ago.

In 2003, a female colleague and former best friend, Florence Onuma, blackmailed her. Nude pictures of Chinyere were exposed, and threats were made against her. The police became involved, and the Actors’ Guild of Nigeria (AGN) stepped in to help resolve the situation. Eventually, the case was settled.

After the incident, Chinyere disappeared from the movie industry for a while but later made a successful comeback. However, her relationship with her former friend Florence ended, and they no longer maintained their friendship.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Interview

In an interview, Chinyere Wilfred was asked how she balanced her acting career with her home life. She explained that her mother was always there to help her manage both. Now, she doesn’t worry so much about it because her boys are all grown up.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Sons

Chinyere Wilfred’s three sons—Emeka Wilfred (first son), Chijioke Wilfred (second son), and Chukwudi Wilfred (third son)—are also involved in Nollywood.

While she has no daughter, one of her sons is a lawyer. All of her sons have acted alongside her in several movies, and most recently, they starred together in a movie titled Passion.

This movie was produced by her own production company, Chifred Productions, marking her as a successful producer. In an interview, Chinyere shared that she ventured into production to understand the difference between acting and producing.

Currently, she has produced a TV series called Escape, which is available on her YouTube channel. In this series, she stars alongside Maurice Sam. Chinyere has truly expanded her role in the entertainment industry, making a name for herself not only as an actress but also as a producer.

Chinyere Winifred’s Songs

In addition to her acting career, Chinyere Wilfred has also ventured into music. She has recorded and released several songs, including Emela, My Case is Urgent, Daddy Mu Biko, King of Glory, and many more.

Chinyere Winifred’s Networth

She has worked in the film industry for 30 years and is estimated to possess a net worth of $750,000.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Endorsement Deals

She bagged many endorsement deals with companies like MaryMic organic skincare, Ama skincare, Deco tomato paste, and others.

Chinyere Wilfred’s Movies

• Two-faced
• Inside Life
• Rich Poor Couple
• Your’s Tomorrow
• The Uber Girl
• Hold My Handand other new movies.

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