Ruby Okezie
Ruby Precious Okezie | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1997 (age 27–28) |
| Education | B.Sc Banking and Finance |
| Alma mater | University of Port Harcourt |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, model and video vixen |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Known for |
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| Notable work | Merry Men 2 (2019) Agu (2023) Cheta'm (2024) Industreet (2017) Far From Home (2022) |
Ruby Precious Okezie (born 14 August 1997)[1] is a Nigerian actress, model, and casting director. She was born in Lagos State, Nigeria, and is originally from Abia State. A graduate of Banking and Finance from the University of Port Harcourt, Nigeria, she serves as a casting director for Premium Models and is the co-founder of Safe Space Party,[2] an entertainment venture established with her colleague Raymond Umenze.[3]
Okezie has appeared in several films and television series, including Merry Men 2 (2019), Agu (2023), Cheta'm (2024), A Green Fever (2023), and Industreet (2017). Her breakthrough came in 2022 with her role as Nnenna in the Netflix Original series Far From Home (2022).
Early life and education
[edit]Okezie was born in 1997, in Lagos, Nigeria, to Mr. and Mrs. Okezie. Though raised in Lagos, she is originally from Abia State. She grew up in a Catholic household and completed her primary and secondary education in Lagos before earning a degree in Banking and Finance from the University of Port Harcourt. While at university, she began working as a freelance model and appeared in music videos.
As a student, Okezie participated in various extracurricular activities such as stage plays, dance, public speaking, and school competitions. She also held the position of Press Club president in secondary school.[4]
The youngest of seven siblings, she often spent time alone, which encouraged creative play, including role-playing and performance. Her school involvement in drama, debates, and choreography reflected a continued interest in the arts.[1]
Although her parents initially preferred she focus on a traditional career path, she later pursued work in the entertainment sector with their support.[5][6]
Career
[edit]Okezie began her career in entertainment during her university years, starting as a freelance model and appearing as a video vixen in music videos for prominent Nigerian artists such as Mayorkun, Rudeboy, Zlatan and Ycee.
Her acting journey started in 2017, leading to roles in various films and television series, including productions featured on platforms like Showmax and Netflix. Okezie gained widespread recognition in 2022 for her role as Nnenna in the Netflix series Far From Home (2022) which marked a significant milestone in her acting career.
Okezie began modeling while attending university, signing with a Lagos-based agency that offered work opportunities within Nigeria. She later took part in a Coca-Cola commercial filmed in South Africa, which aired during the 2020 English Premier League season.[5][7] In addition to this, she has collaborated with various brands, including Tecno Mobile, Kremela, and First Bank of Nigeria, among others.[8]
Okezie pursued acting by attending auditions and readings, eventually securing a role in a film that aired on Africa Magic. In 2019, she appeared in several television series produced by SceneOne TV.
She has commented on some challenges in the entertainment industry, including long wait times on set and the risk of being typecast. She has expressed a preference for taking on a range of roles rather than being limited to a single character type.[9]
In addition to her work in entertainment, Okezie is involved in other projects. She co-founded a social event initiative and serves as a casting director at a modeling agency.[3]
Selected filmography
[edit]| Year | Movie | Cast |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Industreet | Tomike Ayalande, Funke Akindele, Linda Ejiofor, Tobi Makonde |
| 2019 | Merry Men 2 | Ramsey Nouah, Ayo Makun, Falz, Rosaline Meurer, Nancy Isime, Regina Daniels |
| 2022 | Far From Home | Richard Mofe Damijo, Funke Akindele, Tomi Ojo, Gbubemi Ejeye, Mike Afolarin, Bimbo Akintola, Linda Ejiofor |
| 2023 | A Green Fever | Darasimi Nadi, Deyemi Okanlawon, Temilolu Fosudo |
| Agu | Mofe Duncan, Tina Mba, Iretiola Doyle, Nonso Odogwu, Kanayo O. Kanayo, Detola Jones | |
| 2024 | Cheta’m | Kalu Ikeagwu, Nonso Odogwu, Nnamdi Agbo, Jsmile Uhurum, Oma Nnadi |
See also
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ a b Ajayi, Faith (21 October 2023). "How I got my family to support my acting career – Ruby Okezie". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ "Ruby Precious Okezie - Nollywire". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b "Far From Home' rising star Ruby Okezie shares her story, working on a Netflix series and more". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Ajayi, Faith (21 October 2023). "How I got my family to support my acting career – Ruby Okezie". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ a b BellaNaija.com (4 December 2023). "'I cannot wait for you all to see me as a lawyer' – Ruby Okezie talks About Her Role in Showmax's Upcoming Series "Agu"". BellaNaija. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Johnson, Violet (13 October 2024). "Ruby Okezie Biography, Age, Height, State Of Origin, Boyfriend, Instagram, Movies, Wikipedia, Net Worth, and Career". Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ Ajayi, Faith (21 October 2023). "How I got my family to support my acting career – Ruby Okezie". Punch Newspapers. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ "Ruby Okezie Biography, Wikipedia, Age, Husband, Parents, Net Worth, Siblings, Family". TheFamousNaija. 12 September 2024. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
- ^ Screen, Ranks (4 February 2023). "Exclusive: Ruby Okezie The Ultimate Screen New Princess". Ranks Magazine. Retrieved 23 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Ruby Okezie at IMDb
- Ruby Okezie on Instagram