I am just 18 years. - Chioma Chukwuka says as she celebrates her birthday today.

The legendary actress Chioma Akpotha Chukwuka who turned another year today March 12 took to her instagram handle to announce that she just turned 18.

Probably,  the actress is joking because we know she's more than that.

Things you need to know about the Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha.

She was born in Oraifite,Ekwusigo Local Government Area, Anambra State, Nigeria. She completed her primary education at Onward Nursery and Primary School in Lagos State, and then proceeded to Federal Government Girls College in Onitsha, Anambra State for her secondary education. She then headed to Lagos State University where she studied Banking and Finance.

Acting careerEdit

Chukwuka's acting career began with her participation in the film The Handkerchief in 2000.In 2007 Chukwuka received the Best Actress in a Lead Role award at the African Movie Academy Awards for the movie Sins of the flesh. Chukwuka has starred in over 80 Nollywood movies.Chioma co produced and starred in the award nominated blockbuster "On bended kneels".

Films she have featured in.Edit

Red Soil (2008) Double Game (2007) Ass on Fire (2006) Asunder (2006) Chinwe Okeke (2006) Dead in Faith (2006) Desperate Ambition (2006) End of Discussion (2006) Games Men Play (2006) Holy Family (2006) Last Dance (2006) Naked Sin (2006) On My Wedding Day (2006) Royal Doom (2006) Royal Insult (2006) The Saint (2006) Saviour (2006) Serpent in Paradise (2006)

Sound of Love (2006) Strange Love (2006) Tears in My Heart (2006) Total Crisis (2006) Traumatised (2006) Wisdom of the Gods (2006) Zoza (2006) Azima (2005) The Bridesmaid (2005) Eagle's Bride (2005) Fake Angel (2005) Golden Moon (2005) Knowing You (2005) Moment of Truth (2005) Real Love 2 (2005) Real Love 3 (2005) Sacred Tradition (2005) Second Adam (2005) (V)

Sins of the Flesh (2005) War for War (2005) Years of Tears (2005) Circle of Tears (2004) Foul Play (2004) Heavy Rain (2004) Home Sickness (2004) Legacy (2004) (V) Promise & Fail (2004) Two Become One (2004) Unbroken Promise (2004 Disguise (2003) Handsome (2003) Real Love (2003) Romantic Attraction (2003) The Final Clash (2002) Sunrise (2002) (V) World Of Our Own (2008) Cry No More (2012) On Bended Knees (2013) Heart Of Gold (2014) Warrior Sisters (2014) "Rain Of Hope" (2016) "Evil Coffin" (2016)

Awards and nominations

Year2010	EventAfro Hollywood award	Prizebest actress in a leading role	Recipient chioma akpotha	Result
2014	ELOY Awards	Brand Ambassador of the Year	N/A	Nominated