Stella Udeze

Stella Udeze (born August 15, 1988) is a Nigerian actress known for her performances in Nollywood films including Before Getting Married, The Other Wife, and Ojoché. Active since 2013,<ref name="VanguardInterview2017"/> she has earned recognition for her versatility and screen presence.
Early life and education
Stella Chioma Agbarakwe aka Stella Udeze was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Agbarakwe Udeze, a Christian family from Orlu in Imo State, southeastern Nigeria. She is the second of six children. She attended Tenderfield Primary School and Emergency Comprehensive High School in Lagos. She later studied English Education at Imo State University.
Career
Udeze began her acting career in 2013 and took a brief break for further studies in management, returning in 2014.<ref name"VanguardInterview2017"/> She has appeared in numerous Nollywood productions, particularly romantic and family dramas.<ref name"VanguardInterview2024"/>
Her film credits include:
* Before Getting Married (2016) - dir. Ikechukwu Onyeka
* A Week To My Wedding (2016) - dir. Tissy Nnachi
* Melting Point (2016)
* Double Stud (2017)
* The Other Wife (2018)
* Joro (2020)
* Wheel of Fate
* When You See Me (2020)
* Baby Mama (2020)
* Spellbound (2020)
* Best Friends (2021)
* When She Left (2022)
* Dark Petals (2022)
* Trampled (2022)
* Kosi’s Gift (2023)
* Bleeding King
* Ojoché (2024) - dir. Yemi Morafa
Ojoché was officially selected for the 13th Africa International Film Festival (AFRIFF) in 2024.<ref name="AFRIFF2024"/>
Public image
In a 2017 interview with *Vanguard*, Udeze described herself as a “sensual woman” in relationships and discussed perceptions of actresses in Nigeria:
> “Some actresses don’t seem to have happy relationship because of trust issues... In Nigeria, 80% of men feel that being an actress makes you a prostitute.”<ref name="VanguardInterview2017"/>
Awards
Udeze has received the following awards:
* **Fast Rising Actor (Female)** - The Intellects Awards (2019)<ref name="IntellectsAwards2019"/>
* **African Next Rated Actor** - African Fashion Designer Award (2022)
* **Recognition Award as an Actress** - Magnified Influencer Awards (2024)<ref name="MIA2024"/>

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