Angela Eguavoen is a talented Nollywood actress, filmmaker, and entertainer captivating audiences throughout Nigeria and West Africa. Born December 24, 1993, in Benin City, Edo State, she combines acting excellence with production savvy, musical contributions, and business acumen. Her ascent embodies resilience, creative range, and dedication to compelling narratives in African cinema.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Angela Eguavoen |
|---|---|
| Date of Birth | December 24, 1993 |
| Place of Birth | Benin City |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Edo State |
| Partner | Not married |
| Children | None |
| Occupations | Actress, Producer, Filmmaker, Singer, Entrepreneur |
| Net Worth | Approximately $300,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Growing up in Benin City amid a supportive family, Angela nurtured her performance passion from childhood, heavily influenced by her mother’s guidance. Creative pursuits defined her early years, steering her toward entertainment.
She advanced her skills at the University of Ibadan, graduating with a degree in English and Literature that honed her mastery of character depth and expressive dialogue.
Career
Angela launched into Nollywood in 2013 during her university days, landing her debut role via Facebook outreach from a producer. Recognizing the demands of balancing academics and acting, she strategically paused her screen work to finish her degree and complete National Youth Service Corps duty.
This calculated break fueled her determined return, yielding breakthrough performances as Ivie Osakpolor in the MultiChoice series “Enakhe” (2020) and Queen Osato in Rok Studios’ “Blood of Enogie” (2021). These roles highlighted her knack for portraying intricate, authentic characters, catapulting her to industry prominence. She has starred in other projects including “Italo,” “Crushed,” and “Seeking Solace”.
Expanding beyond acting, Angela produced and starred in “Stillborn” (2020) alongside stars like Frederick Leonard and Chelsea Eze, followed by “Crushed” (2023). She contributes vocals to soundtracks for “Blood of Enogie,” “Dear Sister,” “Seeking Solace,” “Destiny,” and “King Asemota.”
In April 2025, she served as an official presenter at the Africa Choice Awards’ sixth edition, underscoring her rising stature. Complementing her artistic pursuits, she owns a thriving beauty salon in Lagos, showcasing her business foresight and diversified revenue streams.
Personal Life
Angela guards her private sphere closely, staying unmarried without publicly known children to channel focus into professional evolution. She cherishes her twin sister, with whom she shares birthdays and striking resemblance, often highlighting their bond online.
Role models encompass her mother alongside actresses Rita Dominic, Mercy Johnson, and Viola Davis. She envisions marriage with a genuine, compatible match when the moment aligns.
Net Worth
Angela commands an estimated net worth of $300,000 USD, amassed via acting salaries, production profits, soundtrack royalties, influencer partnerships, and salon operations. Her escalating profile, including Showmax collaborations and award nods, signals robust future earnings potential.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role/Character | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | One Crazy Night | — | Film |
| 2020 | Stillborn | — | Film |
| 2020 | Enakhe | Ivie Osakpolor | TV Series |
| 2021 | Blood of Enogie | Queen Osato | TV Series |
| 2021 | Seeking Solace | — | Film |
| 2022 | Dear Sister | Isoken | Film |
| 2022 | Finding Odera | Lucy | Film |
| 2022 | A Soldier’s Heart | Ifeoma | Film |
| 2022 | Benediction | Bisola | Film |
| 2022 | Destiny | — | Film |
| 2022 | King Asemota | — | Film |
| 2023 | Crushed | Gold | Film |
| 2023 | Charged Against Love | Laura | Film |
| 2023 | Cara’s Flaw | Cara | Film |
| 2023 | Love Happens | — | Film |
| 2023 | Osato | Mama Efosa | Film |
| 2024 | The Charm | Zola | Film |
| 2024 | The Chef | Mandisa | Film |
| 2024 | Troubled Soul | — | Film |
| 2024 | Losing Hope | Irene | Film |
| 2024 | Italo | Esosa | TV Series |
| 2024 | My Ex & Why | Mandisa | Film |
| 2024 | A Girl Like Her | Lady Flora | Film |
| 2024 | The Homecoming | Adesua | Film |
| 2025 | My Achalaugo | Mandisa | Film |
| 2025 | Through the Valley | — | Film |
| 2025 | Beauty and Bad Character | — | Film |
| 2025 | A Wife and More | — | Film |
Awards and Nominations
Angela secured Best Actress in a Film at the 6th Edisa Awards (2021) for “Enakhe.” Additional honors include Most Promising Actress nomination at Africa Choice Awards (2021), Nollywood New Bride at Women Achievers Awards (2021), and Best Scripted M-Net Original nod at AMVCA 2025 for “Italo.”
