Biography

Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha (born 12 July 1975) is classed as one of the forefront iconic Nollywood figures.

Known in all parastatals as Rita Dominic, she is a celebrated Nigerian actress, businesswoman, and television personality. 

Not only is she loved for her display capabilities, but her contribution to the growth of the Nigerian movie industry is worth talking about.

In 2012, Rita Dominic won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role.

Rita Dominic
Rita Dominic: History, Bio, Photo
Wiki Facts & About Data
Full Name:	Rita Uchenna Nkem Dominic Nwaturuocha
Stage Name:	Rita Dominic
Born:	12 July 1975 (age 48 years old)
Place of Birth:	Mbaise, Imo, Nigeria
State Of Origin:	Imo State
Nationality:	Nigerian
Height:	1.68 m
Parents:	The Royal Nwaturuocha Family
Siblings:	N/A
Husband • Spouse:	Fidelis Anosike ​(m. 2022)​
Boyfriend • Partner:	Jim Iyke (rum.), Mikel Obi
Children:	1
Occupation:	Actress • Filmmaker
Net Worth:	US$6 million

Early Life

On the 12th of July, 1975, Rita Dominic was born in Mbaise, Imo State, Nigeria. 

She is a member of the Royal Nwaturuocha Family of Aboh Mbaise local government area in Imo State. She is the youngest of four children. 

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Her late parents were health care professionals. Her father was a medical doctor, and her mother a nursing officer. 

Rita Dominic is a famous award-winning Nollywood actress, producer, model, television personality, investor, and philanthropist. 

She is tipped to be the co-founder of the Audrey Silva Company. She has been regarded as one of the best dynamic actresses in Nollywood and one of Nigeria’s highest-paid actresses. 

She is currently a GLO Ambassador and the CEO of Rita Dominic Productions.

Education

Rita Dominic attended the prestigious Federal Government College, Ikot Ekpene, Akwa Ibom State, Nigeria. 

Shortly after completing secondary school, she headed to the University of Port Harcourt, where she graduated with a BA (Honours) Degree in Theatre Arts in 1999.

Career

Rita 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. Rita Dominic won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress.

Rita Dominic has starred in over 100 Nollywood productions.

Personal Life

Nollywood entertainer Rita Dominic is accounted for to have subtly married her news, big shot beau, Fidelis Anosike, a few months prior without considering the media.

The 48-year-old entertainer is additionally estimated to be pregnant with her first child.

On her Instagram page, Rita Dominic set the media on fire on Saturday, December 26, 2020, when she shared a cherished image of herself and her never-before-seen sweetheart, Fidelis Anosike. The lovebirds have seen incomparable twinning nightwear holding champagne woodwinds in one of the photos. In contrast, the other had her accomplice embracing her from behind as they grinned at the camera.

There have been theories about Rita Dominic‘s heartfelt association with Fidelis Anosike, yet the entertainer never tended to the bits of gossip until the Boxing Day post.

The unexpected act made some buzz in the media because the entertainer has never been the one to share subtleties of her heartfelt inclusions before. The photographs also blended theories that the entertainer would soon stroll down the walkway with her accomplice.

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There were reports that Rita Dominic would get married at some point in 2019, yet the wedding plan was counterbalanced as things didn’t work between the entertainer and her alleged accomplice.

Rita Dominic later uncovered in a meeting that she is blissful the marriage didn’t work out as she would need to wed the ‘man of her fantasies and not ‘the man the general public dreams for her’.

During a meeting with media character Chude Jideonwo, Rita Dominic likewise uncovered how much she wanted to be married. Instead, she would not race into it as she needs to get married only once to an accomplice she can become old with, like her late guardians.

Rita Dominic has regularly been at the edge of relationship reports and contentions, the majority of which has generally ended up being misleading and prattle.

It was once estimated that she and one of Nollywood’s top entertainers, Jim Iyke, were dating and intending to get hitched. It later turned out that these reports were mixed by the on-screen science the two showed when matched in heartfelt scenes at the pinnacle of their vocation.

Rita Dominic was additionally hypothesized to be sincerely engaged with Nigerian footballer, Mikel Obi.

She has been claimed to be a lesbian, notably, after she featured in the 2004 film, ‘Last Wedding‘ and the 2006 film ‘Young ladies Cot‘, where she acted a heartfelt scene with a female.

In a portion of the never-affirmed and rather bizarre reports, she was claimed of being a lesbian accomplice to any semblance of German-conceived Nollywood entertainer and TV have, Michelle Dede, Nollywood veteran entertainer Genevieve Nnaji, and Beninese entertainer Ella Martins.

Fidelis Anosike is the recently distinguished darling and better half of entertainer Rita Dominic. He is a news tycoon and author of the Folio Media Group, a multi-media combination controlling outfits like The Daily Times Nigeria, Ist October, Times Multimedia, Creative Africa Xchange (CAX), etc.

Fidelis Anosike was brought into the world in 1966 to a lesser cop father. Tragically, the 55-year-old media finance manager from Anambra state lost his dad at a young age.

He graduated with a degree in Creative Arts from the University of Benin. He established his aggregate association upon his graduation at 24 years old.

Fidelis Anosike additionally later acquired a business degree from Harvard Business School. He reported his acquiescence from his organization’s board in mid-2020. He spread the word about his acquiescence in an explanation on June 7, 2020, as he disclosed new board individuals for the organization.

As of the hour of composing this report, Fidelis Anosike‘s conjugal status isn’t known as it can’t be affirmed if he was recently married or separated. However, accounts have it that he had a couple of darlings who later parted ways with him, yet it can’t be affirmed assuming he wedded any of them.

As of composing this report, Nollywood entertainer Rita Dominic has no natural offspring of her own. Nonetheless, she uncovered in April 2021 that she has youngsters she deals with.

The entertainer also spread the word that she isn’t a mother. She couldn’t want anything more than to have her kids.

Rita Dominic is, as of now, estimated to be pregnant with her first youngster with her present accomplice, Fidelis Anosike.

Awards

Today, Rita Dominic is probably the most decorated actress in the Nigerian film industry. She won the City People Awards in 2004 as the Most Outstanding Actress, and in 2012, she won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role. 

Other awards include; 

• The Kalasha Film Festival and Television Awards Kenya for Best Actress (2012)
• 2013 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Actress In Supporting English role film
• 2013 Nigeria Entertainment Awards for Best Actress in Lead Role film.
• 2013 Africa International Film Festival for Special Jury Mention Award
• 2013 ELOY AWARDS for Female Producer of The Year
• 2014 Nollywood Week Paris Film Festival for Best Film
• 2014 Best of Nollywood Awards for Best Supporting Actress English Film
• 2014 Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards for Best Actress Lead Role
• 2014 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for New Era Award
• 2015 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress In A Comedy and Best Movie Comedy
• 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards for Best Actress – Drama/TV Series.
• 2021 Africa Movie Academy Awards-Best Actress in a Leading Role

Filmography

• Children of Terror
• Prisoner of LoveMy Guy
• The face of a Liar
• Aba Riot
• Unforgettable
• To Love a Thief
• Throwing Stones
• The Intruder
• Street Life
• Love You Forever
• Lean on Me
• Back from America
• A Night to Remember
• Accidental Discharge
• Working Class Lady
• True Romance
• The Ingrate
• The Faithful
• Sweet Love
• Single and Married
• Schemers: Bad Babes
• Nights of Riot
• Love Temple
• Love After Love
• Lost Paradise
• Last Wedding
• Indecent Act
• I Believe In You
• Goodbye New York
• Blood Diamonds
• All My Life
• Wheel of Change
• Ultimate Crisis
• Tricks of Women
• The Begotten
• Suicide Lovers
• Queen of My Heart
• Orange Groove
• Only Love
• Never Too far
• More Than Gold
• Love Story
• Last Game
• Kill the Bride
• Joshua
• Guys On The Line
• Face of Africa
• Desperate Billionaire
• C.I.D
• Bless Me
• Wedding Fever
• Unbreakable Affair
• 2 Face
• Total Control
• The Humble Lion
• Sweet Sound
• Spirit Of Love 
• Show Girls: Face of Africa 3
• Saviour
• Million Dollar Sisters
• Married for Money
• Hidden Murderer
• Last Offence
• Jealous Heart
• Girls Cot
• Dancing Heart
• Connected Firm
• All I Have 
• Yahoo Millionaire
• Sleek Ladies
• The Next Election
• Legal War
• Immaterial
• Caught up
• A Better Place
• Yankee Girls
• True Lies
• White Waters
• Run Away Prince
• Saidi’s Song
• Iyore
• Surelere
• The woman
• Bound
• Mr & Mrs: Chapter Two
• Desecration
• La Femme Anjola
• The Therapist

Net Worth

Classed as one of the Decorated Nollywood Figure, Rita Dominic is one of the highest earning Nigerian movie star. Her net worth is estimated to be US$6 million.

Social Media

• Instagram: @ritadominic
• Twitter: @ritaUdominic