Sharon Ooja Biography
Sharon Ooja Biography – Sharon Ooja Egwurube (born April 6, 1991) is a Nigerian actress who gained prominence for her role as “Shalewa” in the web series “Skinny Girl in Transit”.
Profile
- Full Name – Sharon Ooja Egwurube
- Date Of Birth – born April 6, 1991
- Age – 32 Years old
- State Of Origin – Idoma tribe in Benue State
- Spouse – Ugo Nwoke
- Nationality – Nigeria
- Occupation – Actress
- Net Worth – $800,000
Sharon Ooja Early Life and Education
Born in Kaduna State, Sharon Ooja has three sisters. She completed her primary education at Kings and Queens School, Jos, and her secondary education at Regina Pacis Secondary School, Abuja, and St. Louis Girls’ College, Jos, both of which are all-girls boarding schools. She began her acting career after moving to Lagos in 2013. Sharon Ooja holds a degree in mass communication from Houdegbe North American University Benin and co-hosted GT Bank’s Fashion Week red carpet with Timini Egbuson in 2017.
Sharon Ooja Career
In an interview with “Punch” newspaper, Sharon Ooja shared how she got into acting. It started during a photo session for a store when NdaniTV was covering the behind-the-scenes activities. The following week, she was invited for an interview for a TV show that didn’t materialize, but she soon landed a small role in the TV series “Gidi Up”. She later starred in “Skinny Girl in Transit” as Shalewa.
Sharon Ooja was recognized as a top female celebrity of 2020 and is considered a Nollywood actress to watch in 2024. She was chosen by Netflix to represent Nigeria at “The Bridgerton Affair” in South Africa and fell ill during the filming of “Glamour Girls”.
Sharon Ooja State of Origin
Sharon Ooja is from the Idoma tribe in Benue State.
Sharon Ooja Age and Family
Sharon Ooja is 32 years old and comes from a close-knit family with three sisters, including Ene Egwurube and Ubi Aretha, who is a chef and mother. Her parents maintain a high level of privacy. Sharon Ooja strong family bonds are evident in her warm and relatable on-screen presence.
Sharon Ooja Marriage
In March 2024, Sharon Ooja announced her private civil wedding to her husband, whom she calls “odogwu silencer.” The traditional wedding was held on June 27, 2024, followed by the white wedding on June 29, 2024, with her husband Ugo Nwoke, attended by family, friends, and colleagues.
Sharon Ooja Movies
Sharon Ooja has starred in several films, including:
- The Modern Woman (2023)
- Dead Serious as Amara (2024)
- Òlòtūré: The Journey as Oloture/Ehi (2024)
- Flawsome (2022)
- Tough Love (2021)
- Bad Comments (2021)
- Still Falling (2020)
- Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards as Linda (2020)
- Òlòtūré as Oloture/Ehi
Sharon Ooja Net Worth
Sharon Ooja’s net worth is estimated to be around $800,000, derived from her acting roles and other income sources.
