Meg Otanwa
Meg Otanwa | |
|---|---|
| Born | 14 February Benue State, Nigeria |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, former banking professional |
| Years active | 2011–present |
| Known for | I'll Take My Chances, October 1, Ojuju, Kpians: The Feast of Souls |
Meg Otanwa (born 14 February) is a Nigerian actress and former banking professional. She launched her Nollywood career in 2011 with the movie I'll Take My Chances and has since played roles in prominent films including October 1 (2018), Ojuju (2014), and Kpians: The Feast of Souls (2014). Additionally, she was featured on the cover of Zen magazine in November 2006.
Life and education
Originating from the Idoma-speaking area of Benue State, Nigeria, Otanwa spent part of her childhood in Lagos. She is proficient in several languages, including English, Yoruba, French, Hausa, Idoma, and some Spanish. Otanwa holds a bachelor's degree in English from Ahmadu Bello University in Zaria, a master's degree in Human Resources Management from TIME University in Tunis, and an MBA from Jean Moulin University in Lyon, France.
Career
Following several years at the African Development Bank based in Tunis, Otanwa shifted her focus to acting in 2011. Her Nollywood introduction came through Emem Isong’s dance drama I'll Take My Chance. In 2014, she appeared in Kunle Afolayan’s October 1, portrayed "Aisha" in Bodunrin Sasore’s drama series Before 30, and acted in Charles Novia’s film Atlanta.
In 2016, she took on the role of "Koko Ogunbiade" in the Africa Magic telenovela Hush, sharing the screen with Richard Mofe Damijo and Thelma Okoduwa. Otanwa earned a nomination for Best Actress in a Drama at the 2017 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards and received the AMVCA recognition award for her performance in Hush. She also participated in the AMVCA red carpet event held in 2018.
Her 2018 work included playing "Alero" in Tosin Igho’s film The Eve, alongside Beverly Naya and John Okafor. In 2020, she starred as "Derin" in Damilola Orimogunje's film For Maria Ebun Pataki, and portrayed "Angela" in Dimeji Ajibola’s sci-fi thriller Ratnik, which premiered in December 2020 with co-stars Osas Ighodaro and Tope Tedela.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | After 30 | |||
| 2024 | Freedom Way | Funke | Drama | |
| 2023 | Married to Work | Yvonne Ezenna | Comedy / Romance | |
| 2022 | In Another Life | Tega Dede | Comedy / Romance / Family / Drama | |
| 2021 | Loving Rona | Rona Adams | ||
| 2020 | The New Normal | Sadie | ||
| Ratnik | Angela | Sci-fi thriller | ||
| For Maria Ebun Pataki | Derin | Drama | ||
| 2018 | Payday | Kimberley | Comedy | |
| The Eve | Yewande | Romantic drama | ||
| Knockout Blessing | Actress | Action, Comedy, Thriller | ||
| 2017 | Light Will Come | Dupont | ||
| 2016–2017 | 'Hush' | 'Koko Ogunbiade' | Telenovela thriller; TV series | |
| 2016 | 'Derailed' | 'Chioma' | ||
| 2015–present | 'Before 30' | 'Aisha' | Drama series | |
| 2015 | 'Road to Yesterday' | 'Tomiwa' | Romance, Drama, Thriller | |
| 'Doll House' | 'Yemisi' | Drama | ||
| 2014 | 'October 1' | 'Yejide' | Thriller | |
| 'Kpians: The Feast of Souls' | 'Jane' | Action, Horror | ||
| 'Ojuju' | 'Alero' | Horror, Thriller | ||
| 2013 | 'All That Glitters' | 'Yvonne' | ||
| 2011 | 'I'll Take My Chances' | 'Actress' | Dance drama |
Awards and Honors
| Year | Ceremony | Category | Project | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | AMVCA | Outstanding Actress in a Drama | Template:Won | |
| 2022 | Africa Magic Viewers' Choice Awards | Outstanding Actress in a Drama | For Maria Ebun Pataki | Template:Pending |
Related topics
External resources
- Meg Otanwa on IMDb
- Meg Otanwa on Bella Naija Style
- Meg Otanwa on Lonny
- Meg Otanwa on Africa Magic
- Meg Otanwa: Five Facts About The Rising Star on HeavyNG