Sharon Ooja is a Nigerian actress and model. She came into the limelight after she played the role of “Shalewa” in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit. Besides acting, she is also involved in modeling and event hosting. The on-screen diva has modeled for various brands and hosted red-carpet shows. She co-hosted the 2017 GTBank Fashion Weekend Red Carpet Show alongside Timini Egbuson.
Sharon Ooja Egwurube Biography
| Real Name | Sharon Ooja Egwurube |
| Date of Birth | April 6, 1991 |
| Place of Birth | Kaduna |
| Marital Status | Engaged |
| Country | Nigeria |
| Profession | Actress |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Net Worth | $2 million |
Early Life
Sharon Ooja Egwurube (born April 6, 1991, 35 years old), in Kaduna, is a Nigerian actress and model. She came into the limelight after she played the role of “Shalewa” in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit. Sharon is from the Idoma tribe of Benue State. She was born in Kaduna State and bred in Plateau State. She has three sisters.
Education
For her primary education, she attended Kings and Queens School, Jos. For her secondary education, she attended two all-girls schools: Regina Pacis Secondary School, Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos. Both were boarding schools.
Sharon is a graduate of mass communication from Houdegbe North American University, Benin.
Career
The actress had an exciting childhood as she and her siblings had cordial relationships with one another. She was quite stubborn as a child; hence, she received many beatings from her mother. The fast-rising star identifies as a “complete northern girl,” but has blended with various parts of the country, which has enabled her to take on diverse roles as an actress.
Growing up, the Nollywood actress aspired to be a doctor, but fate had other plans for her. Her parents have been instrumental in her career goals.
The beautiful actor once mentioned in an interview that her mum is in the entertainment industry. She stated that her dad is her cheerleader, who often records her TV interviews and calls her to commend her good work. He made watching her shows a ritual and usually told his friends about them.
According to Sharon, it all began when she was at a photo session for a store, and NdaniTV was covering the behind-the-scenes activities of the shoot.
The following week, she was invited for an interview for a television show that ultimately did not take place. Shortly afterward, she was cast in a small role in the television series Gidi Up. Sharon was also featured in Skinny Girl in Transit, where she played Shalewa.
She was listed as one of the top female celebrities of 2020[6] and a Nollywood actress to look forward to in 2021. Sharon Ooja was among many others selected by Netflix to represent Nigeria in the “The Bridgerton Affair” program in South Africa. She fell ill during the remake of the movie Glamour Girls.
Filmography
- Still Falling
- Moms at War
- From Lagos with Love
- King of Boys
- The Men’s Club
- Flat Mates
- Jenifa’s Diary
- The Bling Lagosians
- Kambili: The whole 30 yards
- Who’s the Boss?
- Coming from Insanity
- Lara and the Beat
Awards
She has no awards yet, but she has been nominated for several in her acting career. With six nominations for Best Actress in 2019 alone, Sharon Ooja is on a roll and will soon earn accolades for her excellent acting performance.
Personal Life
On March 23, 2024, Skinny Girl in Transit actress Sharon Ooja took to her social media page about an hour ago to announce that an Igbo man had hitched her.
Social Media
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Instagram
Facebook
Twitter
Net Worth
Sharon Ooja is currently one of the wealthiest and most influential actresses in Nigeria, with an estimated net worth of $2 million. Her wealth comes from a large number of Nollywood box office-smashing Movies. She is also a Brand Ambassador to many Big Brands in Nigeria, e.g., Globacom.
People Also Ask for FAQs
Did Sharon Ooja get married?
Yes, Sharon Ooja is married. The Nollywood actress tied the knot with Ugo Nwoke in 2024.
