Ogechi Igwe Shirley Biography: Age, Net Worth, Movies, Pictures, Wikipedia, Boyfriend, Parents
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Biography
Ogechi Shirley Igwe (born 2 April 1988) is a 38-year-old fast-rising Nollywood Nigerian actress and model.
She is one of the celebrated on-screen characters who has been featured in many movies.
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The gorgeous actress is also a filmmaker and brand ambassador to some top companies in the country.
Nigerian actress
Shirley Igwe: History, Bio, Photo Wiki Facts & Data History Full Name: Ogechi Shirley Igwe Stage Name: Shirley Igwe Born: 2 April 1988 (age 38 years old) Birth Place: Imo State Of Origin: Imo State Nationality: Nigerian Boyfriend • Husband: Private Occupation: Actress • Model Net Worth: $100,000-$500,000Early Life
Ogechi Igwe Shirley was born to Mr. and Mrs. Igwe on the 2nd of April 1988. She hails from Imo State, southeast Nigeria.
She is an Igbo lady who can speak her dialect fluently. She was raised in the culture and traditions of her people.
She is an orphan. Her mother had passed away when she was 13 while her father died in 2014. Shirley was 26 years old then. Both parents had suffered from diabetes before passing away.
Education
Ogechi Igwe Shirley obtained her First School Leaving Certificate in Imo State.
She completed her secondary school education at Federal Government Girls College, Owerri.
After leaving high school, she studied at Imo State University where she bagged a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications.
Career
Due to Ogechi Igwe Shirley’s attractive beauty and lovely body shape, modeling gigs always come in Shirley‘s way. In the past decade, she has worked with many brands as their ambassador, advertising their products and services. She has also graced the cover of some magazines in Nigeria.
She has modeled for Delta Soap in the past, where she was the face of one of their products.
Some of the brands she has collaborated with include; Beauty Plus Online, Nollywood Namaste TV, Condburg Luxury Lifestyle, Yomi Salaam Photography, Nene Jewelry and Craft, La Shugaz Beauty, Canaan Bee Studio, Ruth Kolours.
At the young age of twenty-five, she was appointed as the Principal Protocol Officer (PPO) to the executive governor of Imo State, Dr. . This was in 2013.
She worked with the governor for two years, handling his itinerary and accompanying him to party conventions and events.
Shirley has been active in the Nollywood industry since 2012. She has starred in several movies, producing a few of them. She is a very creative actress who can play any role assigned to her. The movie which shot her into the limelight is Mercy The Bus Driver.
Some of the big names in the industry she has worked with include; Patience Ozokwo, , Oma Nnadi, , , Juliet Ndudi, Joe Iweka, Ebele Okaro, , .
Besides acting, she is also a humanitarian. She set up a foundation to fight Diabetes in Nigeria.
Filmography
- Keleke
- Violet
- Bongo Night
- Fantastic 3
- Oga Osas
- My Neighbours’ Wives
- Escape For Love
- The Childless King
- Inside Marriage
- Royal Jealousy
- Where Lovers Meet
- Black Rose
- Dry Apple
- Mercy The Bus Driver
- Last Three Digits
- Wind Of Change
- The King and The Maidens
Social Media
Ogechi Igwe Shirley has over 149k followers on her Instagram page. Her Official Instagram account is @shirleyigwe.
Personal Life
Ogechi Igwe Shirley is 38 years old. A Christian, Shirley is unmarried. She is currently in a serious relationship that has been rumored to be headed for the altar.
Nevertheless, she’s yet to reveal the identity of her lover because she is a very private person.
She is a very successful actress and model who is able to live a very comfortable life.
She has apartments in Lagos and Imo State. She is the proud owner of an exotic car.
Net Worth
The beautiful Nollywood personality, Ogechi Igwe Shirley has an estimated net worth of $100,000-$500,000.
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