Destiny Etiko Biography, Photos, Movies, Age, Parents, Husband, Net worth
Who is Destiny Etiko?
Destiny Etiko is a Nigerian actress and one of the most popular in the Nollywood movie industry. She was born on 12th August 1989 and lost her father, Mr. John Anonde Etiko, on 15th May 2020.
Destiny got into the limelight when she featured in an award-winning Nigerian movie titled “Idemili.” Idemili is an epic 2014 Nollywood movie centered on native Igbo mystics and values. The movie producers coined its name from Idemili – a place in Anambra State- directed by Ernest Obi and produced by Onye-Eze Productions.
In this post, we wrote about Destiny Etiko biography, age, career, parents, husband, and net worth. Let’s look at her profile.
Destiny Etiko Biography
Destiny Etiko was born on August 12, 1989, in Udi, a famous town in Enugu State, Nigeria. Destiny is 33 years old as of the time. She was born and raised in Udi in a family of five children, three males and two females, where she is the second child.
During her early life, Destiny schooled in Enugu state at Zik Avenue Primary School for her nursery and primary education. She attended Queens school for her secondary education and obtained the essential certificates. Etiko forwarded her tertiary education in Awka in Anambra state.
Destiny Etiko attended Nnamdi Azikiwe University, where she graduated in 2012 with a bachelor’s degree in theatre arts. The talented actress completed the education circle in Nigeria before diving into professional acting.
Destiny Etiko stated that she drew inspiration to act from her mother, who is following in her footsteps. Destiny Etiko’s mother’s name was unknown at the time of this publication before she refused media attention. We cannot categorically tell if Destiny Etiko’s mum was once an actress.
Still, in an interview, Destiny Etiko said that she didn’t want to make the same mistake that her mum did, leaving acting to raise a family. While Etiko received full support from her mum, her father, Mr. John Anonde Etiko, was not satisfied with her decision. He was afraid his daughter wouldn’t be able to cope with acting and raising a family because Destiny prioritizes her acting career over raising a family. Sadly, on May 15, 2020, Destiny lost her father.
Destiny Etiko Career
Destiny Etiko is a Nigerian actress best known for her role in the hit movie “Idemili.” Her curvy body and acting skills are an added advantage. She steered into the Nigerian movie industry, Nollywood, in 2011, registering with the “Actors Guild of Nigeria.” During her professional acting conception, she featured in minor roles in several Nollywood films before landing the lead role in the movie “Idemili.”
Her appearance in the “Ïdemili” movie earned her a nomination for “Best Promising Actress” during the “City People Entertainment Awards.” She got more lead role opportunities from grace to grace, becoming one of the most prominent Nigerian actresses. After featuring in “Idemili,” Destiny landed cast in popular movies such as
- Black Xmas
- More Trouble
- After Wawa
- Enuma
- School Trouble
- Madam Tyson
- Fear of a woman
- Breaking Chains
- Saved By Love
- Shattered
Source: www.GhanaCNN.com