Ini Edo Biography
Ini Edo is a Nigerian actress who is famous for starring in films such as Faces of Beauty, Cold War, My Heart Your Home, Living in Tears, and Silence of the Gods. She is also the winner of the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant.
Ini Edo Age
Edo was born on April 23, 1982, in Calabar, Cross River State, Nigeria. She is 42 years old as of 2024 and celebrates her birthday on April 19, every year. Her zodiac sign is Taurus.
Ini Edo Height and Weight
Edo stands at an approximate height of 5 feet and 6 inches and weighs 60kg.
Ini Edo Parents and Siblings
Edo was born and brought up in Akwa Ibom state as the second of four children, one boy and three girls. She has a younger brother named Oti Edo and a sister Ukeme Edo. Her father is a church elder and her mother was a schoolteacher.
Ini Edo Husband
Edo got married in 2008 to Philip Ehiagwina an American-based businessman. The marriage did not last for a long time. They ended their marriage in September 2014 after six years. Since then she has not been into another marriage. In 2021, she welcomed her girl through surrogacy method.
Ini Edo Education
Edo graduated from Cornelia Connely College in Uyo, Nigeria. She then enrolled at Uyo University where she received a diploma in Theatre Arts. After that, she enrolled at Calabar University where she attained a bachelor’s degree in English. In 2014, she was offered a scholarship at the National Open University of Nigeria where she studied law.
Ini Edo Career
Edo began her professional career in 2000 when she was featured in a movie called Thick Madam. After that, she auditioned in the De9jaSpirit Talent Hunt and the Miss Black Africa UK Pageant. Her breakthrough came in 2004 when she appeared in the movie World Apart where she earned the Best Lead Actress. In 2014, Ini was selected as a United Nations Habitat Youth Envoy by the United Nations.
Later on, she was cast in a crime thriller film produced by ShantyTown in 2023. Ini is also the owner of Secrets Of April, a cosmetic and fashion brand. She is also the founder and CEO of High Fashion Apparel, an accessories and beauty products brand. In addition, she is also an ambassador of the National Democratic Institute (NDI).
Ini Edo Net Worth
Edo has an estimated net worth of between $500,000 -$ 1 million which she has acquired from her career as a model and actress.
Ini Edo Movies
- Fatal Seduction
- The Greatest Sacrifice
- My Heart Your Home
- Stolen Tomorrow
- Sacrifice for Love
- Silence of the Gods
- Supremacy
- The Bank Manager
- The Bet
- Cold War
- Crying Angel
- Desperate Need
- Emotional Blackmail
- I Want My Money
- Last Picnic
- Living in Tears
- Living Without You
- Men Do Cry
- My Precious Son
- One God One Nation
- Weekend getaway
- Pretty Angels
- Red Light
- Royal Package
- Security Risk
- Songs of Sorrow
- Stronghold
- Tears for Nancy
- Unforeseen
- Eyes of Love
- Faces of Beauty
- Indecent Girl