Sharon Ooja biography is incomplete without mentioning that she is a Nollywood actress who appeared in several films, making her well-known in the Nollywood film business and among fans.
When Sharon Ooja is not sharing stunning photos, the lifestyle influencer and brand ambassador uses her social media platforms to keep fans up to date on her daily life. This includes her travels to other countries and the daily activities she discusses with her fans.
Sharon Ooja is a Nollywood actress who will never let her fans’ adoration grow to the point where they are hooked to their screens because of her attractiveness.
Sharon Ooja Biography
Sharon Ooja Egurube, commonly known as Sharon Ooja, was born on April 6, 1991. Sharon Ooja is from a local government in Benue State. She belongs to the Idoma tribe and is a true cultural woman from Nigeria’s Middle Belt region. Sharon Ooja was born in Kaduna state and spent her early years there before relocating to Jos for basic school. She attended Kings and Queens School in Jos, where she finished her elementary school and earned her FSLC.
After completing her First School Leaving Certificate, she attended two all-girls boarding schools: St. Louis Girls’ College in Jos and Regina Pacis Secondary School in Garki II, Abuja. There, she received her Secondary School Certificate Examination (SSCE) and finished her basic education.
She then moved on to Houdegbe North American University in Cotonou, Benin Republic. Houdegbe North American University is a private university in Cotonou that was formed to provide superior education through a bilingual curriculum that includes both English and French language courses.
She graduated from the institution with a degree in Mass Communication, right about the time her acting career took off. Unlike most Nollywood actors and actresses who juggled acting and academics, Sharon Ooja completed one before beginning another.
Sharon Ooja Career
Sharon Ooja’s acting career began after she relocated to Lagos in 2013. Sharon spoke with the Nigerian tabloid Punch about how she got into acting. Sharon Ooja explained that it began at a picture session for a store, when NdaniTV was filming behind-the-scenes actions.
The following week, she was invited to an interview for a television show that did not happen. Sharon Ooja was then offered a brief role in the television series Gidi Up.
Her big break came in the series ‘Skinny Girl In Transit’ (SGIT), where she played Shalewa, Tiwalade’s younger sister. She depicted a fashionable and rather spoiled young woman who frequently finds herself in romantic relationships. Sharon Ooja brought a blend of humor and drama to the series, propelling her into the spotlight of Nollywood’s acting business.
Sharon Ooja also appeared in ‘Glamour Girls’, when she was alleged to have become ill on set. “Glamour Girls” is a Nigerian drama series that follows a group of ladies as they navigate the high-stakes world of luxury, power, and beauty in Lagos.
The plot revolves around their ambitions, relationships, and the moral quandaries they encounter as they strive for success and wealth. The series delves into themes of love, betrayal, and the frequently difficult balance between personal needs and society’s expectations. Sharon Ooja plays Emma in the Nigerian television series Glamour Girls.
She has often demonstrated her acting abilities, appearing in a variety of films, including “Dead Serious” with Sabinus, Nkem Owoh, and Deyemi Okanlawon, and “Still Falling” with Daniel Etim Effiong, among others.
Sharon Ooja took up the starring role in the film “Òlòtūré.” Sharon Ooja portrays the title role, Òlòtūré, a young Nigerian journalist who goes undercover to uncover the terrible world of human trafficking.
Posing as a prostitute, Òlòtūré infiltrates a trafficking network, learning firsthand the horrific realities faced by women caught in the illegal trade. In this film, she pulled out all the stops, demonstrating once more that she was more than she was being portrayed as.
Sharon Ooja is also an influencer and brand ambassador, representing brands such as Schweppes, Boz Diamonds, VSP Botanicals, and Throne Homes. Sharon Ooja posts about her engagements and brands on Instagram. Sharon Ooja’s acting career can only get better from here, as it seems even more promising as she progresses.
Movies
Hijack ’93
Dead Serious
The Modern Woman
Glamour Girls
The Perfect Arrangement
Still Falling
Kambili: The Whole 30 Yards
Bad Comments
Who’s The Boss
Coming from Insanity
Òlòtūré
Bling Lagosians
King of Boys
Lara and the Beat
Moms at War
From Lagos with Love
Awards and nominations
Personal Life: Sharon Ooja’s Husband
Sharon Ooja husband is Ugo Nwoke. Ooja and Ugo Nwoke dated for two and a half months before getting married. In March 2024, the actress announced that she had a private civil wedding ceremony with her husband, whom she refers to as “Odogwu silencer”. In June 2024, Ooja married Ugo Nwoke in front of her family, friends, and colleagues. The traditional leg of the ceremony took place on June 27, 2024, while the white wedding occurred on June 29, 2024.
Controversy
Ooja’s husband, Ugo Nwoke, was claimed to have been divorced three times and had three children from previous marriages.
Sharon Ooja Net Worth
Sharon Ooja’s net worth is expected to be between $300,000 and $500,000. She acquired her riches through a successful career in acting, modeling, and hosting. In 2017, she and Nollywood’s Timini Egbuson co-hosted the GT Bank Fashion Week Red Carpet event.
Social Media
Instagram: @sharonooja
