Destiny Etiko

Destiny Etiko
Born (1989-08-12) 12 August 1989 (age 35)
Udi, Enugu, Nigeria
Alma materNnamdi Azikiwe University
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
AwardsMost Promising Actress, City People Entertainment Awards (2016)

Destiny Etiko // (born 12 August 1989[1]) is a Nigerian actress.[2]

Early life and education

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Etiko was born in Udi, a village in Enugu State, located in the southeastern region of Nigeria. She was born into the family of late Mr Anonde Etiko and Mrs Eucharia Etiko. [3] She received both her primary and secondary school education in Zik Primary School and Queens School respectively in Enugu State.[4][5] She is a Nollywood actress very popular for her curves.[5]

Career

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Etiko described in an interview with Vanguard, that she ventured into the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) in 2011. She described her experience then as a difficult one because she had to combine her acting career with her school requirements as she was still a student in the tertiary institution at the time.[5] Etiko's career received prominence after she featured in a movie titled Idemili which was produced in 2012 by Ernest Obi but was not released until 2014. Her role in the movie earned her a City People Entertainment Awards nomination. Before her role in the movie titled Idemili, Etiko had appeared in other movies although did not receive prominent roles in them.[5]

Personal life

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Unlike what has become the norm in the Nigerian movie industry which is relocating to Lagos state, a state located in the southwestern region of Nigeria in order to succeed as a creative, Etiko who was born in Enugu state,[6][5] still resides there and has been living there throughout her acting career. Etiko in an interview affirmed that she had been a victim of sexual harassment against women by male movie producers who are by far the majority as pertains movie productions in Nigeria.[7] In 2019, Etiko gifted her mum an apartment[8][9] and praised her for supporting her decision to become an actress.[10] Her father, on the other hand, had vehemently opposed her decision to become an actress at the initial time. In May 2020, she lost her father.[11]

Etiko created a non-profit organization called the Destiny Etiko Foundation, intended to improve the conditions of people living in poverty.[12] She has an adopted Daughter named Chinenye Eucharia.

Controversies

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Destiny was said to have had an affair with Captain Matthew Ekeinde the husband of ace movie star - Omotola Ekeinde[13] Matthew was said to have bought her a car a luxury car.[14] She was also involved in a scandal after sharing photos of a new SUV she got from billionaire Business man Tein Jack Rich. Although both of them denied it[15]

Awards and nominations

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List of Destiny Etiko awards and nominations
Year Award Category Result Ref.
2016 City People Entertainment Awards Most Promising Actress of the Year Award (English) Won [2]

Selected filmography

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  • Airline Babes (2012) as Martha
  • Angelina (2013) as Helen
  • Native Fowl (2014) as Chibuzor
  • Idemili (2014) as Ekemma
  • Madam 10/10 (2015) as Kellis
  • Fear of a Woman (2016) noted
  • 3 Days to Wed (2016)
  • The Storm (2016)
  • Evil Seekers (2017)
  • Tears of Regret (2018)
  • The prince & I (2019)
  • Heart of Love (2019)
  • My sisters love (2019)
  • Poor Billionaire (2019) as Ujunwa
  • Virgin goddess (2019)
  • Queen of love (2019)
  • The Sacred Cowry (2019)
  • The Return of Ezendiala (2019)
  • Barren Kingdom (2019)
  • Honorable Ladies (2019)
  • Pains of the Orphan (2019)
  • Clap of Royalty (2019)
  • The Hidden Sin (2019)
  • Family Yoke (2019)
  • King's Word (2019)
  • Sound of Evil (2019)
  • My Private Part (2019) as Stella
  • Power of Royalty (2019)
  • Sunset of Love (2019)
  • London Prince (2019)
  • Woman of Power (2019)
  • Living in Poverty (2020)
  • Hour of Victory (2020)
  • Wrong turn (2021)
  • The Cab Ladies (2021) as Regina
  • 3 Can Play (2022) as Ada
  • Wanted by All (2022) as Ifenkili
  • Widows money (2022)
  • Daughters of Eagle (2022)
  • Love Chase (2023) as Beatrice
  • Loved and Lost (2023) as Camila
  • City Girl (2023) as Babyna
  • Jezebel (2023) as Charlotte
  • Chasing Clout (2023) as Collette
  • Beyond Beauty (2023 TV Movie) as Miriam
  • Beyond Conception (2024) as Ncholo
  • Saving Rita (2024) as Lora
  • Rich mum, Poor Mum (2024) as Agnes

See also

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References

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  1. ^ says, Mozes Thabo (12 August 2020). "Destiny Etiko clocks 31, see lovely photos". P.M. News. Retrieved 27 December 2020.
  2. ^ a b Showemimo, Adedayo (26 July 2016). "Full List Of Winners at 2016 City People Entertainment Awards". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  3. ^ Team, Carmart (14 July 2024). "Destiny Etiko Net Worth, Cars, House and Biography » Carmart blog". Carmart blog. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  4. ^ Team, Carmart (14 July 2024). "Destiny Etiko Net Worth, Cars, House and Biography » Carmart blog". Carmart blog. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
  5. ^ a b c d e Etiko, Destiny (12 August 2015). "Actress Etiko Destiny stuns in bikinis to mark birthday". Vanguard (Interview). Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  6. ^ "Etiko Destiny touted with best figure in Nollywood". Vanguard. 29 October 2017. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  7. ^ "'Sleeping around is not a guarantee to getting movie roles'". Vanguard. 4 April 2015. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  8. ^ RITA (28 December 2018). "Actress Destiny Etiko gifts mother new home as she marks birthday". Vanguard. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  9. ^ Durojaiye, Seun (29 December 2018). "Curvy actress Destiny Etiko surprises her mother with a house on birthday". www.legit.ng. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  10. ^ "OMG!! See The Mansion Actress Destiny Etiko Builds For Her Mother As Birthday Gift". Daily Advent Nigeria. 28 December 2018. Retrieved 26 December 2019.
  11. ^ Ugbodaga, Kazeem (15 May 2020). "I am pained, heartbroken for losing my father – Nollywood actress Destiny Etiko". P.M. News. Retrieved 16 May 2020.
  12. ^ Harrison, Mcdonald (11 September 2021). "3 factors you never knew were behind actress, Destiny Etiko's success in Nollywood". KwamKwam. Retrieved 4 January 2022.
  13. ^ Okalawon, Taiwo (21 August 2024). "Many Controversies of Nollywood actress - Destiny Etiko". PM News.
  14. ^ Akhimien, Nosakhale (18 August 2024). "Omotola Jalade's husband didn't buy me car- Destiny Etiko". Premium Times Nigeria. Retrieved 11 November 2024.
  15. ^ Okalawon, Taiwo (21 August 2024). "Many Controversies of Nollywood Actress Destiny Etiko". PM News.
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