Thelma Nwosu has her full name as Thelma Umuneoma Ummie Nwosu. She is a popular actress, TV Voice-over artiste, motivational speaker and model domicile in Lagos, Nigeria.
She was born the third child to her educationist parents, Sunday Nwosu, a college instructor and Josephine Nwosu, a secondary school principal. Thelma hails from Elu-Obayi Ovim in South east Nigeria. She was said to have clocked 26 years of professional experience in Nollywood as at September 2020.
Educational Background
Thelma had a Bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts, specializing in Film Directing at the University of Port Harcourt, Rivers State.
She also obtained a Diploma in Acting, Voice and Speech.
Thelma Nwosu’s Acting Career
Thelma Nwosu made her entry into Nollywood professionally in 1994 when she acted her first movie “Frame Up”.
Prior to her acting profession, she was a student and a member of dance troupes that performed at major theaters, government events, private functions and other events.
Thelma thereafter featured in another hit Nollywood movie in 1996 in the movies “Glamour Girls 2, “Italian Connection”, both directed by Chika Onukwufor. She has since starred in several hit Nollywood movies.
Thelma has also featured in numerous movies and TV shows. She has also done extensive voice over as well as modelling work for giant companies in Nigeria.
Thelma is such a beautiful, creative and highly talented Nollywood star, gifted in interpreting roles in movies. She is known for good genres of movie that centre on action, romantic drama comedy, crime, and thriller.
The on-screen diva has worked with top Nollywood celebrities in various lead and supporting roles like Genevieve Nnaji, Victor Olaotan, Rita Dominic, Ngozi Ezeonu, Kanayo Kanayo, Funke Akindele-Bello, Patience Ozokwor, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Zack Orji, Funso Adeolu, Jackie and many others.
The talented Nollywood star has also worked with several notable tv/film producers and directors like Kenneth Nnebue, “Kas-Vid”, Andy best, Ernest Obi, Kingsley Omoefe, Opa Williams, Rogers Ofime, Pascal Amanfo and many others.
In September 2020, Thelma worked on African Magic’s large telenovela hit production, “Riona – Fighting Fate” where she played the lead role, “Queen Idolor” by executive producer, James Omokwe.
“Riona” airs on the African DSTv Channel “African Magic Showcase” (Channel 151) daily at 8:00 p.m. GMT.
Her Personal Life
Thelma Nwosu is a mother of son named Nuel, she gave birth to in 2001. She is a devout Christian.
Thelma Nwosu’s Net Worth
Thelma Nwosu is one of the highly celebrated Nollywood actresses with an estimated net worth of about $300,000 dollars.
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