Uche Nwaefuna, also known as Uche Montana, is a talented Nigerian actress. She also enjoys modeling. In 2018, she received the Moreklue All Youth Awards Africa, also known as the Maya Awards Africa, for Best Supporting Actress in the series Hush.
Early Life & Education
Uche Nwaefuna was born on May 8, 1994, in Lagos. She was raised in Lagos, where she spent the majority of her childhood with her parents. She attended the Loral International School in Festac, Lagos, for primary school and the Adeniran Ogunsanya College of Education International School for secondary school. Uche has a legal diploma.
Career
Uche Nwaefuna’s acting career did not start off well. Filmmakers were hesitant to cast her because they questioned her acting abilities. In the film “Poison-Ivy,” she made her acting debut. She did, however, have a little role. Her talent and perseverance fueled Uche’s desire for more roles, and she is now one of Nigeria’s most celebrated actors. She appeared in the M-Net original drama series “Hush.” In the drama series, she played Lovina.
Uche Nweafuna also participated in the popular television series City Crimes. She has also appeared in “Banana Island Ghost,” where she played Tope, and “Three Wise Men,” where she played Essie. Uche appeared alongside Nancy Isime in the film “The Fake Life of Abuja Housewives.” She co-starred in the film “Hire a Woman” with another BBNaija roommate, Erica Nlewedim.
Uchea Nwaefuna has a production company for photos, films, and video shots in addition to being an actress. She was nominated for Best New Actress of the Year at the City People Entertainment Awards.
Selected Filmography
- 2021 Dream Job
- 2021 Hide ‘N’ Seek
- 2021 My Grand Father’s Wife
- 2021 Oldest Bridesmaid
- 2021 Tango of Deception
- 2021 Women & Lies
- 2020 Doubt
- 2019 Hire a Woman
- 2019 Mad About you
- 2019 Made in Heaven
- 2019 Seven
- 2018 Homely:What Men Want
- 2018 Lagos Real Fake Life
- 2018 The Eve
- 2017 Banana Island Ghost
- 2017 Three Wise Men
- 2016 Hush
Awards & Nominations
Year | Event | Prize | Result |
---|---|---|---|
2018 | Maya Awards Africa | Best Actress in TV Series | Won |
2018 | Best Supporting Actress (English) | Best of Nollywood Awards | Nominated |
Net Worth
According to sources online, Uche Nwaefuna has an estimated net worth of $300,000.