Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha, professionally known as Rita Dominic is a Nigerian actress. She began performing as a child, starring in school plays and children’s television shows in Imo State. She starred in her first movie, “A Time to Kill” in 1998 as she has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions. She is well recognized for being one of the best industrious actresses in Nollywood and also one of the highest-paid actresses in Nigeria. Rita is also a multiple award-winning Nollywood actress, producer, model, television personality, investor, philanthropist, and co-founder of the Audrey Silva Company. She was seen as Anjola in the 2021 film La Femme Anjola as well as she appeared in the film “The Therapist” in the following year. Additionally, she was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Awards for her work in “La Femme Anjola” in 2021.
Famous For
- Being a Nigerian actress.
- For being one of the best industrious actresses in Nollywood.
What Nationality is Rita Dominic?
Rita Dominic opened her eyes for the very first time on 12th July 1995 in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. She was born with the real name of Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha in a Christian religious family. She is of Nigerian nationality and she belongs to the Nigerian-black ethnicity. Rita has celebrated her 46th birthday as of 2021 and as per her birth date, her star sign is Cancer. Thus, her race is black. Her parents’ names have not been disclosed yet however we know that she is a daughter of a doctor and nurse. She also has three siblings. Rita is a member of the Royal Nwaturuocha family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State.
Talking about Rita’s education, she attended the prestigious Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria, before heading to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Awards and Achievements
- City Peoples Awards
- Kalasha Film Festival and Television Awards Kenya
- 8th Africa Movie Academy Awards
- 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards
- 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards
- ELOY AWARDS
- 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards
- 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
- 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards
Is Rita Dominic Married?
Rita Dominic is an unmarried lady. She announced her engagement to the Daily Times publisher, “Fidelis Anosike” on 5th April 2022, for the marriage slated for 18th April and 19th. Starting at now, the couple is carrying on with an upbeat life and their bond is going more grounded with the progression of time. Concerning Rita’s sexual orientation, she is straight.
What is Rita Dominic’s net worth?
Rita Dominic is a versatile lady who has a net worth of $3.5 million as of 2022 whereas she has also a handsome amount of salary which is also in thousands of dollars per year. She has reached great heights in her career already and she still has a lot more to do. Rita has a long road ahead of her and she definitely holds all the potential to make it big in the industry. In addition, her major source of income is her acting career.
How tall is Rita Dominic?
Rita Dominic is 5 feet and 6 inches tall and her body weighs around 73 kg. She has good-looking dark brown hair and eyes color. Moreover, Rita has a slim body build with 34-25-34 inches of body measurement. Her usual exercises schedule has guided her to be in marvelous body posture with appropriate body measurement.
Did You Know?
- Shortly before earning her bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Port Harcourt, she made her film debut in the 1998 feature A Time to Kill.
- She was a 2012 recipient of the prestigious Africa Movie Academy Award.
- The children of a doctor and a nurse, she and her three older siblings grew up in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria.
- She and fellow Nigerian star Stephanie Okereke appeared together in the 2004 film Working Class Lady.
- Her star sign is Cancer.
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