Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha (born 12 July 1975) is a Nigerian actress. She won the 2012 Africa Movie Academy Awards for Best Actress in a Leading Role.
In 2023, journalist Otosirieze Obi-Young described Dominic as “Nollywood’s most critically acclaimed actor” in a cover story for Open Country Mag, writing that she "morphed into very different characters and displayed some of the best acting in Nigerian film, blending skill and experience into a modulated range rarely seen in the industry."
Early life and education Dominic hails from Aboh in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. She is the last out of four children. Her father was a medical doctor and her mother, a nursing officer. She attended Federal Government College Ikot Ekpene in Akwa Ibom State and proceeded to the University of Port Harcourt for her tertiary education. She had her BA in Theatre Arts in 1999.
Career
Dominic started performing as a child, appearing in school plays and children's television shows in Imo State. In 1998, she starred in her first movie, A Time to Kill. She has produced several movies including The Therapist, Light in the Dark, Bound, The Blindspot and Desecration. Over the years, she has received numerous honours. She also won the top actress award for the movie The Meeting in 2013 and 2017. She won the best actress in TV series. Dominic won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress. Dominic has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.
Personal life In 2019, Dominic, via her Instagram page, called for the prosecution of 28-year-old Idris Ebiloma. Dominic accused Ebiloma of raping 15-month old Khloe, on 31 August 2016 at the victim's home in Asokoro, Abuja.
On 5 April 2022, Dominic announced her engagement to Daily Times publisher Fidelis Anosike, and on 19 April 2022, they held their traditional wedding in Imo State, Dominic's state of origin.
In November 2022, Dominic held her white wedding with Fidelis Anosike in England. In attendance were Kate Henshaw, Chioma Chukwuka and others.
Filmography Year Film Role Notes1998 Children of Terror 1999 Prisoner of Love My Guy Face of a Liar with Stella Damasus-Aboderin Aba Riot with Olu Jacobs and Segun Arinze 2003 Unforgettable To Love a Thief with Segun ArinzeThrowing Stones with Tchidi ChikereThe Intruder with Richard Mofe Damijo and Stella Damasus-AboderinStreet Life Love You Forever Lean on Me with Segun Arinze Back from America Falon A Night to Remember Accidental Discharge Janewith Hanks Anuku 2004 Working Class Lady with Stephanie Okereke True Romance Francawith Richard Mofe Damijo and Desmond Elliot The Ingrate Jacintha The Faithful with Desmond Elliot Sweet Love Singles & Married Schemers: Bad Babes Doris Nights of Riot Love Temple Uju Love After Love Desreewith Patience Ozokwor and Tchidi Chikere Lost Paradise Last WeddingAnn with Ramsey Nouah, Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Joke Silva Indecent Act with Richard Mofe Damijo I Believe in You with Richard Mofe Damijo Goodbye New York with Genevieve Nnaji Blood Diamonds All My Life with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde, Zack Orji and Tchidi Chikere 2005 Wheel of Change with Stella Damasus-Aboderin and Desmond Elliot Ultimate Crisis Enowith Ini Edo and Olu Jacobs Tricks of Women Roselyn The Begotten Jane Iwith Ini Edo Suicide Lovers Queen of My Heart Jane Orange Groove with Desmond Elliot Only Love Adaorawith Ini Edo and Olu Jacobs Never Too Far More Than Gold Juliet Love Story Last Game with Ini Edo Kill the Bride with Mike Ezuruonye Joshua Guys on the Line with Stephanie Okereke Face of Africa Tracey Desperate Billionaire Ashantiwith Kanayo O. Kanayo and Ini Edo C.I.D Bless Me with Mike Ezuruonye 2 Face with Desmond Elliot 2006 Wedding Fever Unbreakable Affair Joanwith Desmond Elliot Total Control Annabelwith Kanayo O. Kanayo The Humble Lion Dorawith Patience Ozokwor Sweet Sound Spirit of Love Udoka Show Girls: Face of Africa 3 Tracey Saviour Lindawith Chioma Chukwuka Million Dollar Sisters with Kanayo O. Kanayo Married for Money with Mike Ezuruonye Last Offence with Mike Ezuruonye Jealous Heart Hidden Murderer with Desmond Elliot Girls Cot Aliciawith Genevieve Nnaji, Ini Edo and Uche Jumbo Dancing Heart Iretiwith Ramsey Nouah and Olu Jacobs Connected Firm with Zack Orji All I Have with Mike Ezuruonye 2007 Yahoo Millionaire Oyindawith Desmond Elliot and Uche Jumbo The Next Election with Kanayo O. Kanayo Sleek Ladies Cleopatrawith Ini Edo Legal War with Mike Ezuruonye and Patience Ozokwor Immaterial Yemi Caught-Up with Desmond Elliot A Better Place Blossomwith Desmond Elliot 2008 Yankee Girls with Omotola Jalade-Ekeinde and Stella Damasus-Aboderin True Lies Nicolewith Zack Orji White Waters NorlahThis film received 12 nominations at the Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2008, winning 4 awards, including the awards for Best Cinematography and Best Sound.2009 Run Away Prince Vanesa Saidi's Song Pamela 2012The MeetingClara Ikemba2015IyoreOsarugwewith Joseph Benjamin, Okawa Shaznay, Yemi Blaq, Paul Obazele & Bukky Wright.2016 Suru L'ere Akara seller Cameo'76Suzy2018 The Women Bound Chinenyewith Nichole Banna, Neye Balogun2017Mr & Mrs: Chapter TwoSharonDesecrationLinda BruceWith Jane Adetona, Angel Angala, Rychardo Agbor2019The Big Fat LieVerawith Tana Adelana, Mercy Aigbe, Eniola Badmus2020Light In The DarkJumoke Arinzewith Joke Silva, Ngozi Nwosu, Bimbo Ademoye, Kiki Omeili, Kalu Ikeagwu, & Mannie.2021La Femme AnjolaAnjolawith Nonso BasseyIn Case of IncasityBettyWith Toby Andrews - Watts, Ewan BorthwickThe TherapistEloho Ojukwuwith Michelle Dede and Toyin Abraham2023The TradeDorisWith Chiwetalu Agu, Nengi Adoki, Blossom Chukwujekwu2023Love and LifeAbikewith Chidi Mokeme, Michelle Dede2025Baby Farmwith Langley Kirkwood and Joseph Benjamin
Awards and nominations YearEventPrizeWorkResult2004City Peoples AwardsOutstanding Actress 20092009 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress Leading Role (Yoruba)20102010 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress Leading role (English)The Maiden2012Kalasha Film Festival and Television Awards KenyaBest ActressShattered2012 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress lead role8th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress In a Leading Role20132013 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Actress In Supporting role English filmFinding Mercy2013 Ghana Movie AwardsBest Actress - Africa Collaboration2013 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress Lead Role2013 Nollywood Movies AwardsBest Actress in lead roleThe Meeting2013 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress in Lead Role film9th Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress In a Leading RoleAfrica International Film FestivalSpecial Jury Mention AwardELOY AWARDSFemale Producer of The YearThe Meeting20142014 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Actress In A Supporting RoleFinding MercyNollywood Week Paris Film FestivalBest FilmThe Meeting2014 Best of Nollywood AwardsBest Supporting Actress English Film2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie AwardsBest Actress Lead RoleIyoreELOY AwardsMovie Actress of the Year2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsNew Era AwardThe Meeting20152015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress In A Comedy Best Movie ComedyBest Actress in Drama/TV SeriesIyore2015 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsActress of the year (nollywood)The Meeting20162016 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Supporting ActressSurulere20172017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice AwardsBest Actress - Drama/TV Series76Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress In Leading Role 2017 Nigeria Entertainment AwardsBest Lead Actress In A Film 2021Africa Movie Academy AwardsBest Actress in a Leading RoleLa Femme Anjola2022Africa Magic Viewers' Choice AwardsBest Overall Movie
See also List of Nigerian actresses
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