It’s not every actor that started acting as a first choice. There are Actors who started as models before they moved to acting. Modelling is big but not as lucrative as acting. So many models with great acting skills decided to delved into acting. Acting actually made them popular. In this article, I will be sharing with you ten Actors who have modelling backgrounds. The Actors are profiled below.
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1. Alex Ekubo
Alex Ekubo is one of the Actors with a modelling background. Alex Ekubo has modelled for different fashion brands before delving into acting. He participated in the Mr. Nigeria contest in 2010 and came out as first runner-up. Alex Ekubo still has great passion for modelling. He is still modelling as well as acting. Alex Ekubo has done quite well in both modelling and acting fields.
2. Princess Chidinma
Princess Chidinma is a beautiful Actress that started her career as a fashion model. Princess is a curvy model that is still modelling for different fashion brands. Princess Chidinma is doing great combining both her modelling and acting careers. She is one of the fastest rising Actresses in the movie industry. She is very beautiful and talented. Princess Chidinma has the body, the poise and the carriage. The more reason she is doing great as a fashion model. She has done quite well in both acting and modelling fields.
3. Erica Nlewedim
Erica Nlewedim tolled the path of commercial modelling for along time. She also participated in the Most Beautiful Girl In Nigeria Beauty Pageant. Erica Nlewedim moved from being a commercial model to an Actress. Erica Nlewedim didn’t just want to jump into acting, so she decided to upgrade her skills and knowledge about acting. Erica Nlewedim went to the Met Film Institute in London. She is now one of the fastest rising Actresses in the movie industry. She has featured in quite a good number of top Nollywood movies. Some of them are: Devil In Agbada, Hire A Woman, Hire A Man and more.
4. Onyii Alex
Onyii Alex is one of the beautiful Actresses who started their careers as a model. Onyii Alex modelled for a while before delving into acting. She is still modelling but she is more into modelling of her own fashion brand. Onyii Alex is a talented Actress known more in urban Nollywood movies. She has carved out a niche for herself in Romantic Movies. She knows how to deliver romantic roles in movies perfectly well. Onyii Alex is a beautiful and sophisticated Model and Actress.
5. Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese
Emmanuel Ifeanyi Ikubese is one of the Nollywood Actors with a modelling background. Emmanuel Ikubese started his career as a model. He participated in the Mr Nigeria Pageant and won it in 2014. Emmanuel Ikubese switched to acting after winning the prestigious Mr Nigeria title. He has done quite well in his acting career so far. Emmanuel Ikubese features more in urban Nollywood movies. Emmanuel Ikubese is a great and talented Actor.
6. Bryan Okwara
Bryan Okwara is a Nollywood Actor that started his career as a model. Bryan Okwara is a fashion and runway model. Bryan Okwara also won Mr Nigeria Pageant. He delved into acting after winning Mr Nigeria. Bryan Okwara is still modelling. He is combining both his modelling and acting careers. He is doing absolutely well in both fields. Bryan Okwara is a very good Actor known more in urban Nollywood movies.
7. Kenneth Okolie
Kenneth Okolie is another Actor that came from a modelling background. He started his career as a model before delving into acting. Kenneth Okolie won Mr Nigeria contest in 2010. Kenneth Okolie moved to acting after winning the Mr Nigeria contest. He is naturally gifted with great acting skills. Kenneth Okolie is combining both his modelling and acting careers. He is doing great in both fields. Kenneth Okolie has won a couple of awards as an Actor. One of them is the City People’s award for Best Supporting Actor Of The Year.
8. Angela Okorie
Angela Okorie is a beautiful Actress that also has a modelling background. The beautiful Actress started her career as a model. She did both commercial and fashion modelling for a while before delving into acting. She became popular through acting. Angela Okorie has done quite well in her acting career. She is a very talented, versatile and outstanding. Angela Okorie is a singer now. She is more into singing than acting and modelling
9. Queeneth Hilbert
Queeneth Hilbert is a beautiful Actress that started her career as a runway model. Queeneth Hilbert did modelling for a while before delving into acting. It was acting that brought her the recognitions and popularity she enjoys today. Queeneth Hilbert is more into acting than modelling recently. She is more dedicated to making a great career out of acting. She has done quite well so far. She is a very good and talented Actress.
10. Juliet Ibrahim
Juliet Ibrahim is a beautiful Actress that started her career as a runway model. She modelled for a while before switching to acting. It was acting that brought Juliet Ibrahim to the limelight. She is more into acting than modelling now. She is a very beautiful, talented and outstanding Actress. Juliet Ibrahim is one of the best Actresses in Africa. She has done quite well in her acting career.
