Sharon Ooja, popular Nollywood actress is a multi talented actress in the Nigerian movie industry. She announced her engagement in a rather surprising and unexpected post today on her social media page.
This has generated alot of congratulatory messages as her fans and supporters were not only caught off guard but were also excited.
In this article we will be talking about Sharon Ooja biography, early life, engagement, career, family and many more.
Sharon Ooja Early Life and Biography
Sharon Ooja Egwurube, known professionally as Sharon Ooja, is a Nigerian actress born on April 6, 1991, in Kaduna, Nigeria. She hails from the Idoma tribe of Benue State and grew up in a family with three sisters. For her education, Sharon attended Kings and Queens School in Jos for her primary education and continued her secondary education at Regina Pacis Secondary School, Garki II, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos—both of which are all-girls boarding schools.
Sharon Ooja’s Career
Sharon’s journey into acting began when she moved to Lagos in 2013. Her break came unexpectedly during a photo session for a store covered by NdaniTV. This led to an interview and eventually a role in the television series “Gidi Up,” which marked the start of her acting career. She gained widespread recognition for her role as ‘Shalewa’ in the web series “Skinny Girl in Transit”. Sharon is also a graduate of mass communication from Houdegbe North American University Benin.
Her talent has earned her roles in various notable films and TV shows, and she has been recognized as a Nollywood actress to watch out for in 2024. Sharon’s contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed, as she has received nominations for her performances, including the Best Supporting Actress at the Best of Nollywood Awards.
Sharon Ooja’s Age and Family
Sharon Ooja is 32 years old, and she comes from a close-knit family. She has three sisters, one of whom is named Ene Egwurube.
Another woman identified as her sister is Ubi Aretha, who is a chef and married to a man named Tony; they became parents in 2022.
Her parents maintaining a high level of privacy and as such are able to keep their identity away from the media space.
Sharon Ooja’s family background and her strong ties with her siblings are often reflected in the warmth and relatability she brings to her roles on screen.
Sharon Ooja’s Marriage
Sharon Ooja shared a stunning news on her page, announcing her official marital status to her husband, Ugo Nwoke who she revealed at their traditional wedding.
According to a post on BellaNaija, the actress said;
“A few months ago I said yes to my odogwu silencer as I call him as he came and silenced the noise, my Igbo king 😍civil ceremony done and dusted ink dried yes I’m fully a mrs as I type this 😍🙈… he brought the calm…I’ll say yes a thousand times to your kindness and good heart… yes a thousand times to the discipline and structure you bring… yes a thousand times to your absolute love and protection you are my best friend bro bro 🤣🤣our inside joke !! … dear husband This is fully the hand of God !!I prayed for this and God gave me fully ❤️Thank you Jesus for this gift of love the testimony is complete You did it Jesus take Your glory …❤️ counting down to our church blessing and traditional wedding ❤️❤️ proudly a mrs😍🙈”
Sharon Ooja’s Networth
Nollywood actress Sharon Ooja is estimated to be worth around $800,000 USD which is cut across her pay from movie roles and other income sources.