Chinonso Arubayi, born May 24, 1987, is a Nigerian film and television actress, television presenter, film and television producer and model. She has gained recognition for her notable performances in My Flatmates, Rumour Has It, and her debut film production, I Am Nazzy, where she shared the screen with IK Ogbonna and Jidekene Achufusi. Additionally, her hosting role on the Urban Kitchen Show has contributed to her multifaceted presence in the entertainment industry.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Chinonso Arubayi |
| Date of Birth: | May 24, 1987 |
| Place of Birth: | Warri |
| State of Origin: | Delta State |
| Nationality: | Nigerian |
| Occupation: | Actress, model, singer |
| Net Worth: | $300,000 |
| Husband: | Eric Arubayi (late) |
Early Life and Education
Chinonso hails from Warri, a town in Delta State, Southern Nigeria. Her upbringing took place in Lagos, and she belongs to the Igbo heritage, specifically from Awka in Anambra State.
She earned her Mass Communication degree from Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where she actively participated as a presenter on the campus radio station. Notably, in 2005, Chinonso secured the title of Miss Teen Nigeria.
Career
Chinonso initiated her acting journey as a day player on the M-Net television series “The Johnsons” in 2014.
Subsequently, she ventured into writing and producing for Consolidated Media Associates, responsible for platforms like Sound City, Trybe TV, and Spice TV, contributing to shows like “On The Couch,” “Project Swan,” and “You’ve Got Issues.”
In 2018, Chinonso pursued the Business of Film Making for film producers at the School of Media Studies, Pan Atlantic University. Her breakthrough came in 2020 with a lead role in Mary Remmy Njoku’s feature film “Beyond Pardon.”
She has since been part of noteworthy films and TV series, including NDANI TV’s “Rumour Has It,” “My Flatmates,” “Crazy Grannies,” “Lockdown,” “Loving Amanda,” and “Survivors.”
Notably, Chinonso began hosting the Filmhouse TV Show in 2018 and later became the host of the well-received cooking show “Urban Kitchen” for two seasons.
In April 2022, she marked her debut film production with “I Am Nazzy,” directed by Kayode Peters and featuring acclaimed Nigerian actors such as Jimmy Odukoya, Denrele Edun, and IK Ogbonna.
Her portrayal of the lead character in Africa Magic TV’s original series, “Sisi Eko,” earned commendation from both fans and critics alike.
Chinonso Arubayi Net Worth
Chinonso Arubayi is a popular Nigerian actress, model and singer who has accumulated an estimated net worth of $300,000.
Personal Life
Chinonso tied the knot with Nigerian gospel singer Eric Arubayi in 2014, and their marital journey continued until his unfortunate passing in 2017. Together, they welcomed a son named Jayden.
