Elma Mbadiwe is a rising Nigerian actress and writer best known for her roles as Tallulah in ‘Unbroken’ and Laraba on E.V.E. Africa Magic Shows was one of the two films. But it was the film ‘Unbroken’ that catapulted her to fame.
Elma is a creative and talented Nollywood actress known for her role interpretation. She can play any character assigned to her in most movies, and she does it very well.
Biography
| Name | Elma Kenechukwu Mbadiwe |
| Date Of Birth | 28th January 1988 |
| Age | 35 |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Imo State |
| Husband | Aluko |
| Net Worth | $250,000 |
Early Life
Elma Mbadiwe Kenechukwu-Aluko (born 28th January 1988) is a Nigerian actress and writer who is mostly known for her roles in “Unbroken” and “Far from home”. She hails from Imo State in the Eastern part of Nigeria.
Not much is known about Elma Mbadiwe’s early family and parents.
Education
She obtained a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from the Redeemer’s University Nigeria, Ede, Osun State. She also has a diploma in Acting for Screen from Royal Arts Academy, Surulere, Lagos.
Career
Before Mbadiwe delved into acting, she worked as a writer at Consolidated Media, the media house for SoundCity. She also worked in the production department.
She wanted to be an actress and did a few jobs as a child. She fondly remembers watching old Nollywood movies and re-creating the characters. She started playing drama on the church stage.
It wasn’t rosy for her getting into Nollywood after school, and she didn’t want to sit at home, “so I had to use my contact. I did my internship at SoundCity, and started working there as a producer and production manager before I started getting movie roles to feature in.”
Her challenges at the beginning are the same everywhere in Nigeria, she recalled:
“It’s harder for people to give a new entrant a chance. When I came into the industry, I didn’t know anybody; I had to go to several auditions. Sometimes, the producer would have finished casting, at other times, they would want someone already popular and that keeps me wondering that if we keep casting for movies like that then there will be no new faces. We will have to keep recycling the old actors. But I am grateful to producers who gave me a chance even when nobody had seen my face before. I went for an audition with Africa Magic and I am grateful to them for giving me a chance I have done several other jobs for them.”
Her acting career started in 2016, and her first movie was The Audition. She played the lead role, Talullah, in Unbroken, which brought her to the limelight because of the attention she got from fans. She also featured as Laraba in E.V.E. African Magic Production produced both movies. She has starred alongside other Nollywood movie actors, including Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story and Dysfunction.
Elma, since joining Nollywood, has already carved a niche for herself and is currently one of the most sought-after actresses to watch out for. She is a creative and highly talented actor known for her excellent interpretation of movie roles. She easily fits into any character assigned to her in most movies and does it very well. Once speaking about the young actor a year ago, veteran actress and T.V. presenter Ireti Doyle reminisce about her encounter with the fast-rising star on the set of a movie:
“Today was kind of special… In 2017, she was one of the participants in the maiden edition of my #MasterTheCraft class.”
Personal Life
In a recent interview, Elma Mbadiwe said she doesn’t fancy talking about her personal life. She is not married at the moment, but the actress is in a relationship, which she does not flaunt or show off on her social media page.
“I usually shy away from interviews.” Being in a business where publicity is the livewire, one quickly reminds her that no interview is unnecessary in a space that would often throw her up to the media/press, so to shy or wanting to may not help. “Lmao, I totally understand. I’m not shy oh, I just won’t do it unless it’s absolutely necessary… because I don’t fancy talking about my personal life,” adding, “And tah, I often dislike the perspectives and methods of reporting…” which borders on sensationalism.
Filmography
Spite
Far from home
Worlds apart
Crossline
Rattlesnake
Bridges
Blast
Finding Hubby
Rattlesnake: The Ahanna Story
Bridges
Caught Up
Rekindle
E.V.E.-Audi Alteram Partem
In-Line
Alter Ego
Without You
Awards
She has no awards yet but was nominated for Best Upcoming Actress at the 2018 edition of the Best of Nollywood Awards. The nomination was for her role in the LGBT movie We Don’t Live Here Anymore, which received 11 nominations.
Social Media
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Net Worth
Elma Mbadiwe is a fast-rising Nollywood Actress, writer, and model, with an estimated net worth of $250,000.
how old is elma mbadiwe?
She is 35 years of age. She was born on 28th January 1988.
is elma mbadiwe married?
Elma Mbadiwe is married, and although she has not made it public, she added her Husband’s name Aluko to her Instagram profile.
who is elma mbadiwe?
Elma is a creative and talented Nollywood actress known for her role interpretation. She can play any character assigned to her in most movies, and she does it very well.
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