Sizzling Nollywood Actress And Blogger, Stephanie Linus Lands Something Mega

Stephanie Onyekachi Okereke today known as Stephanie Linus who was born on 2nd October 1982 is an Nollywood actress, model and film maker.

The award winning actress who was honoured by the Nigerian government with a National honour (Member of the Order of the Federal Republic, MFR) In 2011, was also the runner up for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria beauty pageant in 2002.

She was born in Benin City, Nigeria and is the sixth child of eight children. She holds a B.Sc in English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar. The elegant black beauty is also a graduate of the New York Film Academy, Los Angeles.

Stephanie has bagged many awards and nominations as an actress, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress, the 2006 Afro Hollywood Award for Best Actress, and three nominations for Best Actress in a Leading Role at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2005, 2009 and 2010. Her self directed movie 'dry' (which tells the story of a teenage girl who is forced to marry a man four times her age.) won Best Overall Movie Africa at the 2016 AMVCA Award held on march 5.

Recall in April 2005, while on her way to the African Movie Academy Awards held in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, Nigeria, Stephanie was involved in an auto crash that left her leg badly hurt with burns all over.

In April 2012 she married Linus Idahosa in Paris, France, at a private wedding ceremony that was attended by members of her family and some Nollywood actresses and actors. The 34-year Screen Diva welcomed first son Maxwell Enosata Linus in October 2015.

After surviving the car crash, each time she made the headlines it was about her new achievements. She currently runs a blog called Stephanie Daily.

Her Latest Endorsement Deal

Stephanie Linus recently snagged a new endorsement deal with Green Valley Oatmeal. The new brand ambassador will be representing the California Natural Foods to represent the brand’s interest in Africa.

The happy mother of one speaking about her new endorsement deal said, she couldn't be more honoured to be filling this role and she promises to promote this healthy and nutritious brand to the best of her ability.

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