Chelsea Eze, who a Linguistics graduate of the University of Maiduguri is not new to Nollywood movie lovers. Although her debut was in the movie ‘Silent Scandal’ in 2009, she has long gone from being a rookie to being a force to be reckoned in the industry.

Here are seven quick facts about the actress you may not know:

She was born Chelsea Ada Ezerioha on November 15, 1985, in Kano State

She is a descent of Umuahia, Abia State

Her parents were both bankers

She studied English and linguistics at University of Maiduguri

Before venturing into acting, she was a model. Her only acting experience was in stage plays, which she did in church

Chelsea came into prominence in her first Nollywood film Silent Scandals, where she acted alongside Genevieve Nnaji and Majid Michel.

She has been nominated and won many awards including Africa Movie Academy Awards, Most Promising Talent, 2010; Best of Nollywood Awards, Revelation of the Year 2010, ZAFAA Awards, Best Upcoming Actress, 2010