Stephanie Okereke Linus is an acclaimed Nigerian actress, film director, and model born on October 2, 1982. Known for her talent and advocacy.
Stephanie has garnered numerous accolades, including the 2003 Reel Award for Best Actress and three Africa Movie Academy Award nominations. In 2011, she was honored with the national title of Member of the Order of the Federal Republic (MFR).
Raised in Imo State as the sixth of eight children, Stephanie completed her education in Delta State and earned a degree in English and Literary Studies from the University of Calabar.
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She began her acting career in 1997 and quickly rose to fame, winning multiple awards at the 2003 Reel Awards. After studying at the New York Film Academy, Stephanie released her film Through the Glass in 2007, followed by Dry in 2014, which earned significant acclaim for tackling issues of gender-based violence.
With over 90 films to her credit, Stephanie remains a powerful voice for social causes. Married to Linus Idahosa in 2012, the couple has two sons, Maxwell Enosata Linus (born 2015) and a second son born in May 2022.