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The Nigerian film industry is full of talented people who have continued to serve major entertainment for movie lovers and some of these stars have interesting family backgrounds.
It is no news that Nollywood is home to a lot of thespians from different parts of the country. However, the door has never been shut to biracial talents and some of these stars are unarguably fan favourites.
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Legit.ng takes a look at seven stunning Nollywood actresses who are of mixed descent:
1. Caroline Uduak Abasi Ekanem
Born to a Scottish father and a Nigerian mother in Maiduguri, the actress spent the better part of her life in Nigeria, obtaining a degree in environmental protection management, geography and regional planning at the University of Calabar.
Chico Ejiro, through Rita Dominic, introduced Danjuma to the Nigerian film industry in the 2004 film Deadly Care.
2. Adunni Ade
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Adunni Ade, the Nollywood actress, has spoken out about the challenges she faces in the movie industry due to her mixed background.
Born to an American mother and a Nigerian father, Ade trained as an accountant at the University of Kentucky before moving to Nigeria to pursue acting full-time.
In an interview with Seun Oloketuyi, Adunni revealed that some producers doubt her ability to play certain roles because of her Caucasian appearance.
The 48-year-old revealed that she often gets rejected at the last minute without explanation and has learned to brush it off.
Adunni said she was happy that she is not limited to specific roles while being appreciative to God.
“I have played so many characters that even I would be like thank God inom am getting this. I am very appreciative that I was never limited to roles that are been given to me,” she said.
“Moreso, sometimes playing lead or parent might be difficult for a filmmaker to cast. Who is going to play her mum