Sharon Ooja: Bio Of The Actress, Is She Married? Other Facts

• Born April 6, 1991, Sharon Ooja is a fast-rising Nigerian actress with several nominations to her name since her acting debut in 2013
• The Kaduna-born actress is still single but has been rumored to be dating her co-actor Timini Egbuson 
• Aside from acting, Sharon Ooja is a girl-child advocate and a fashion enthusiast

Like most celebrities, Sharon Ooja got her shot into Nollywood after she appeared on the web series, Skinny Girl on Transit as Shalewa. Ever since, the Kaduna-born actress has starred in quite a number of blockbuster Nigerian films alongside a couple of A-list actors.

The 34 year-old Nigerian actress is a graduate of mass communication and has hosted quite a few events including GT Bank’s Fashion week red carpet in 2017. Some of her notable achievements include being listed as a Top Female Celebrity of 2020.

Sharon Ooja Was Raised in Plateau state

Originally from Benue state, Nigeria, Ooja was born into a family of six on April 6, 1991, in Kaduna state. However, her parents raised her and her four sisters in a close-knitted family in Jos, Plateau state.

While in Jos, she attended Kings and Queens Academy and later Regina Pacis Secondary School in Abuja and also St. Louis Girls College, Jos.

Upon her graduation from secondary school, Ooja enrolled at , Benin Republic, and earned a degree in Mass Communication after a couple of years.

Sharon Ooja Is Still Single

According to reports, the actress is currently single however, the Skinny Girl in Transit star was rumored to be dating co-actor Timini Egbuson but the two actors have denied the rumors.

Sharon Ooja revealed during an interview that she is only attracted to an intelligent man but has sadly attracted men who do not see beyond her physique and believe she is materialistic.

According to reports, the Nigerian actress claimed that even when she finally finds a man, she would not publicize him on social media. She revealed this after the messy breakup drama between the American celebrities, Kanye West and Kim Kardashian.

Sharon reportedly compared the former American couple to Jay-z and Beyonce who had allegedly kept their private life away from social media.

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Here Are Seven Other Interesting Facts About the 34 Year-Old Actress

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1. The Actress Started Her Acting Career after She Moved to Lagos in 2013

Despite her dreams of becoming a doctor, Sharon Ooja luckily got a chance to build a career in entertainment even though she was working for a real estate firm at that time. She later was spotted by Ndani TV at a store she had a photoshoot in 2013. After Ndani TV interviewed her, she began to land small roles in TV Series like Gidi Up and later Skinny Girl in Transit in 2016.

After her role as Shalewa in Skinny Girl in Transit, the actress began to get more attention in the entertainment industry. She landed an uplifting role in the movie Oloture and then many others began to roll in and the rest is now history.

Here are some of the movies and TV series the fast-rising actress has featured in:

• Gidi Up (2013-2014)
• The Men’s Club (2018-2020)
• Jenifa’s Diary(Season 12)
• King of Boys (2018)
• Lara and the Beat (2018)
• From Lagos with Love (2018)
• The Bling Lagosians (2019)
• Bad Comments (2020)
• Who’s the Boss (2020)
• The Whole 30 yards (2020)

2. The Actress Revealed Her Parents Are Very Supportive

Sharon Ooja revealed in an interview that her parents have been very supportive of her acting career. She also added that her mother has worked in the Nigerian entertainment industry in the past and she has been her role model.  Also, the actress and her sisters share a strong bond since childhood.

3. The Actress Has a Couple of Actresses She Looks Up to

Aside from her mother, the 34 year-old actress named Gabrielle Union, Shaffy Bello, Mercy Johnson, and Funke Akindele as those who influenced her acting career.

4. Sharon Ooja Is a Self-Acclaimed Food Lover

Growing up in the Northern part of Nigeria, the actress has revealed that she loves eating massa. Aside from enjoying swallows and Okra soup, she equally enjoys reading books, listening to music, and dancing.

5. She Has Plans to Start a Fashion and Hairline

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Sharon Ooja has plans to venture into business. According to reports, she has revealed her intentions of launching her fashion and hairline in the nearest future.

6. She Is a Girl-Child Advocate

Aside from business, the King of Boys star is passionate about the girl-child and intends to start a skill acquisition program. In the nearest future, Ooja has plans of organizing summer camps for young girls.

7. Sharon Ooja’s Awards and Nominations

The talented actress has garnered a couple of awards and nominations in her acting career so far. Here are a few:

• City People Award for Best New Actress of the Year (English) (2018) – Nominated
• City People Award for Most Promising Actress of the Year (English) (2019) – Nominated
• The Future Awards Africa Prize for Acting (2019) – Nominated

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