Sharon Ooja

Sharon Ooja (born April 6, 1991) is a Nigerian actress.[1] She came into limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit.[2]

Sharon Onoja
Born
Sharon Ooja

(1991-04-06) 6 April 1991
Kaduna, Nigeria
OccupationActress
Known forSkinny Girl in Transit

Biography

Sharon Ooja is a Benue state indigene who was born in Kaduna State and bred in Plateau State. She started her acting career when she moved to Lagos in 2013.[3] Sharon is a graduate of mass communication from Houdegbe North American University Benin. She hosted GT Bank's Fashion week red carpet alongside Timini Egbuson in 2017.[4]

She was listed as a top female celebrity of 2020[5] and a Nollywood actress to look forward to in 2021.[1]

Filmography

TV Shows
Year Show Role Notes Ref
2018-20 The Men's Club Jasmine A show by Red TV (UBA) [6]
2016-20 Skinny Girl in Transit Shalewa A show by Ndani TV [7]
2013-14 Gidi Up Jola [8]

Movies
Year Movie Role Notes Ref
2021 Still Falling Bono Kuku Alongside Daniel Etim Effiong [9]
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards Linda Alongside Nancy Isime and Toyin Abraham [10]
Bad Comments Tasha Alongside Jim Iyke and Chiwetalu Agu [11]
Who's The Boss Liah Co-starring Funke Akindele and Blossom Chukwujekwu [12]
2019 Coming from Insanity Sonia Streaming on Netflix [13]
Òlòtūré Oloture
Bling Lagosians Tokunbo Alongside [[Alestyle="background: #FDD; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated Ekubo]] [14]
2018 King of Boys Amaka Directed by Kemi Adetiba [15]
Lara and the Beat Ngozi Streaming on Netflix [16]
Moms at War With Funke Akindele and Michelle Dede [17]
From Lagos with Love Kelechi Pedro Alongside Damilola Adegbite and Shafy Bello [18]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year – female N/A Nominated [19]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress – English Bling Lagosians Nominated [20]
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actress N/A Nominated [21]

References
  1. "Behold 8 Nollywood beauties to watch out for in 2021". Vanguard News. 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  2. "Sharon Ooja Egwurube Biography | Profile | FabWoman". April 6, 2018.
  3. "Who is Sharon Ooja".
  4. "GTbank Fashion Weekend". Bellanaija.com. 2 November 2017.
  5. "Top 10 hottest female celebrities of 2020 [Pulse Picks 2020]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  6. "'The Men's Club' third season premieres in Lagos". 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  7. BellaNaija.com (2020-02-11). "The Cast Members of "Skinny Girl in Transit" Are All Ready for Season 6!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  8. BellaNaija.com (2014-06-13). "Gidi Up Season 2 Cast & Crew shares B-T-S Scoop | Watch + Promo Shots". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  9. "Watch the official trailer for 'Still Falling' starring Sharon Ooja, Daniel Etim-Effiong | Pulse Nigeria".
  10. Oke-Hortons, Laurence (2020-09-25). "Nancy Isime Is Bringing So Much Fun And Laughter As "Kambili" In FilmOne's Debut Film (Watch The Teaser) 1". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  11. "Watch the first teaser for 'Bad Comments' starring Jim Iyke, Chiwetelu Agu, Osas Ighodaro, Sharon Ooja". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-04-20. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  12. "Sharon Ooja's dilemma in 'Who's the Boss'". Punch Newspapers. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  13. nollywoodreinvented (2020-09-18). "Coming From Insanity". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  14. "Nollywood Needs More Stories Like 'Bling Lagosians' – Sharon Ooja". TheInterview Nigeria. 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  15. "Check out how these celebrities became gangster royalty for the 'King of Boys' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  16. "World premiere celebrates best of Nollywood afrobeat". Pulse. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  17. nollywoodreinvented (2019-02-07). "Moms At War". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  18. nollywoodreinvented (2019-11-21). "From Lagos With Love". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  19. Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.
  20. Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.
  21. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-07-21.


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