Rita Dominic

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha // ⓘ (born 12 July 1975) is a Nigerian actress. She won the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

In a 2023 cover story, Open Country Mag called her "Nollywood’s most critically acclaimed actor," noting that "she morphed into very different characters and displayed some of the best acting in Nigerian film, blending skill and experience into a modulated range rarely seen in the industry."

Early life and education

Dominic hails from Aboh in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. She is the last out of four children. Her father was a medical doctor and her mother, a nursing officer. She attended Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State and proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt for her tertiary education. She had her BA in Theatre Arts in 1999.

Career

Dominic started performing as a child, appearing in school plays and children's television shows in Imo State. In 1998, she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She has produced several movies including The Therapist, Light in the Dark, Bound, The Blindspot and Desecration. Over the years, she has received numerous honours. She also won the top actress award for the movie The Meeting in 2013 and 2017. She won the best actress in TV series. Dominic won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. Dominic has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.

Personal life

In 2019, Dominic, via her Instagram page, called for the prosecution of 28-year-old Idris Ebiloma. Dominic accused Ebiloma of raping 15-month old Khloe, on 31 August 2016 at the victim's home in Asokoro, Abuja.

On 5 April 2022, Dominic announced her engagement to Daily Times publisher Fidelis Anosike, and on 19 April 2022, they held their traditional wedding in Imo State, Dominic's state of origin.

In November 2022, Dominic held her white wedding with Fidelis Anosike in England. In attendance were Kate Henshaw, Chioma Chukwuka and others.

Filmography

Awards and nominations

See also

• List of Nigerian actresses

External links

• at IMDb