Sharon Ooja

Sharon Ooja (born April 6, 1991) is a Nigerian actress.[1] She came into limelight after she played the role of "Shalewa" in the web series Skinny Girl in Transit.[2]

Sharon Onoja
Born
Sharon Ooja

(1991-04-06) 6 April 1991
Kaduna, Nigeria
OccupationActress
Known forSkinny Girl in Transit

Biography

Sharon Ooja is from the Idoma tribe of Benue state who was born in Kaduna State and bred in Plateau State. She started her acting career when she moved to Lagos in 2013.[3] Sharon is a graduate of mass communication from Houdegbe North American University Benin. She hosted GT Bank's Fashion week red carpet alongside Timini Egbuson in 2017.[4]

She was listed as a top female celebrity of 2020[5] and a Nollywood actress to look forward to in 2021.[1] Sharon Ooja was among many others selected by Netflix to represent Nigeria in the program organized titled "The Bridgerton Affair" in South Africa [6]

Filmography

TV Shows
Year Show Role Notes Ref
2018-20 The Men's Club Jasmine A show by Red TV (UBA) [7]
2016-20 Skinny Girl in Transit Shalewa A show by Ndani TV [8]
2013-14 Gidi Up Jola [9]

Movies
Year Movie Role Notes Ref
2021 Still Falling Bono Kuku Alongside Daniel Etim Effiong [10]
2020 Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards Linda Alongside Nancy Isime and Toyin Abraham [11]
Bad Comments Tasha Alongside Jim Iyke and Chiwetalu Agu [12]
Who's The Boss Liah Co-starring Funke Akindele and Blossom Chukwujekwu [13]
2019 Coming from Insanity Sonia Streaming on Netflix [14]
Òlòtūré Oloture [15]
Bling Lagosians Tokunbo Alongside [[Alestyle="background: #FFE3E3; color: black; vertical-align: middle; text-align: center; " class="no table-no2"|Nominated Ekubo]] [16]
2018 King of Boys Amaka Directed by Kemi Adetiba [17]
Lara and the Beat Ngozi Streaming on Netflix [18]
Moms at War With Funke Akindele and Michelle Dede [19]
From Lagos with Love Kelechi Pedro Alongside Damilola Adegbite and Shafy Bello [20]

Awards and nominations
Year Award Category Film Result Ref
2019 Best of Nollywood Awards Revelation of the Year – female N/A Nominated [21]
2020 Best of Nollywood Awards Best Supporting Actress – English Bling Lagosians Nominated [22]
Best Kiss in a Movie Nominated
2021 Net Honours Most Popular Actress N/A Nominated [23]

References
  1. "Behold 8 Nollywood beauties to watch out for in 2021". Vanguard News. 2021-01-31. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  2. "Sharon Ooja Egwurube Biography | Profile | FabWoman". April 6, 2018.
  3. "Who is Sharon Ooja".
  4. "GTbank Fashion Weekend". Bellanaija.com. 2 November 2017.
  5. "Top 10 hottest female celebrities of 2020 [Pulse Picks 2020]". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-12-26. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  6. https://www.dailysun.co.za/dailysun/celebs/stars-shine-at-the-netflix-bridgerton-affair-20220327
  7. "'The Men's Club' third season premieres in Lagos". 2020-07-23. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  8. BellaNaija.com (2020-02-11). "The Cast Members of "Skinny Girl in Transit" Are All Ready for Season 6!". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  9. BellaNaija.com (2014-06-13). "Gidi Up Season 2 Cast & Crew shares B-T-S Scoop | Watch + Promo Shots". BellaNaija. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  10. "Watch the official trailer for 'Still Falling' starring Sharon Ooja, Daniel Etim-Effiong | Pulse Nigeria".
  11. Oke-Hortons, Laurence (2020-09-25). "Nancy Isime Is Bringing So Much Fun And Laughter As "Kambili" In FilmOne's Debut Film (Watch The Teaser) 1". Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  12. "Watch the first teaser for 'Bad Comments' starring Jim Iyke, Chiwetelu Agu, Osas Ighodaro, Sharon Ooja". Pulse Nigeria. 2020-04-20. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  13. "Sharon Ooja's dilemma in 'Who's the Boss'". Punch Newspapers. 31 January 2020. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  14. nollywoodreinvented (2020-09-18). "Coming From Insanity". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  15. Okonofua, Odion (2020-10-16). "Sharon Ooja talks weight loss, nursing sprained ankle on the set of Netflix's Oloture [Pulse Interview]". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-04-09.
  16. "Nollywood Needs More Stories Like 'Bling Lagosians' – Sharon Ooja". TheInterview Nigeria. 2019-08-11. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  17. "Check out how these celebrities became gangster royalty for the 'King of Boys' premiere". Pulse Nigeria. 2018-10-22. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  18. "World premiere celebrates best of Nollywood afrobeat". Pulse. 10 July 2018. Retrieved 1 September 2018.
  19. nollywoodreinvented (2019-02-07). "Moms At War". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  20. nollywoodreinvented (2019-11-21). "From Lagos With Love". Nollywood Reinvented. Retrieved 2021-02-09.
  21. Bada, Gbenga (2019-12-15). "BON Awards 2019: 'Gold Statue', Gabriel Afolayan win big at 11th edition". Pulse Nigeria. Retrieved 2021-10-10.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  22. Augoye, Jayne (2020-12-02). "2020 BON: Here are 5 nominees for 'Best Kiss' category". Retrieved 2021-10-11.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  23. "Net Honours - The Class of 2021". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 2021-07-21.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)


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