Helen Enado Odigie, who was born on October 23, 1990, is a captivating actress and entrepreneur from Nollywood, Nigeria, has made a name for herself through her appearances in various films, TV shows, and web series. One of her standout moments was her role in the Africa Magic Original Movie, Spice, which helped catapult her into stardom.
Profile Summary
Full Name: | Helen Enado Odigie |
Date Of Birth: | October 23, 1990 |
Place Of Birthday: | Benin, Edo, Nigeria |
State Of Origin: | Edo state, Nigeria |
Nationality: | Nigerian |
Occupations: | Actress |
Net Worth: | $200,000-600,000 |
Early Life And Education
Helen Enado Odigie hails from the renowned Odigie family in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria. Born on 23rd October 1990, she is the youngest of five siblings. Her parents, Mr. Michael Odigie and Mrs. Rose Odigie, raised her in Benin, where she completed her primary, secondary, and tertiary education.
Helen obtained her First School Leaving Certificate and West African School Certificate from reputable institutions in Edo State. She later pursued her undergraduate studies at the University of Benin after graduating from high school.
Career
After graduating from university, Helen Enado Odigie briefly worked in the corporate sector with notable companies such as Globacom and Jumia.
Despite her corporate commitments, she found time to pursue her true passion for acting, appearing in a few films whenever possible. Her desire to become an actress had always burned brightly within her.
In 2014, Helen made her acting debut and caught a big break with a role in the popular film “Spice,” produced by Africa Magic. This role propelled her career forward, opening doors to more challenging opportunities in the industry.
Over the past seven years, Helen has showcased her talent in various films, TV dramas, and web series. A standout project for her is the web series “The Men’s Club,” where she portrays the character Hadiza in a recurring role.
Enado Odigie’s creativity and talent have granted her the opportunity to collaborate with several prominent Nollywood stars, including Ayoola Ayolola, Efa Iwara, Adebukola Oladipupo, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Baaj Adebule, Nengi Adoki, Dabota Lawson, Mimi Chaka, Femi Jacobs, Mercy Johnson, Yemi Blaq, Mofe Duncan, Kehinde Bankole, and many others.
Her striking beauty has led to numerous leading companies in Nigeria seeking her as a model for their campaigns.
Beyond her success in modeling and acting, Enado Odigie is also an entrepreneur. She owns an event planning company and a successful brand that is highly regarded in Lagos State.
Personal Life
Enado is romantically involved with Tola Odunsi, a Nollywood producer and director. The couple has been seen together at numerous public events, leading to speculation about their relationship status. However, there is no concrete evidence confirming whether she is married or has children.
Enado is known for setting clear boundaries when it comes to her acting roles, especially in intimate scenes.
Enado Odigie Net Worth
Helen Enado Odigie is considered one of the highest-earning actresses in the industry, with an estimated net worth ranging from $200,000 to $600,000.
Filmography
Here is the reshuffled list of movies featuring Helen Enado Odigie:
- Spice
- The Men’s Club
- The New Normal
- Unmarried
- Secrets of Lulu
- My Best Friend’s Wedding
- Ehi Bitters
- Joba
- What Women Want
- From Lagos with Love
- Baby Palaver
- Breaking Rules
- Cooked Up Love