Rita Edochie Biography
Rita Edochie is a Nigerian Nollywood actress, is well known for her ability to cry in the movies and always play motherly roles in movies.
Her other roles include Waterloo, Mother’s Pride, Mama Oyoyo, The Storm, No More War, Across the Bridge, Christian Girls, Circle of Lives, First Commandment, Floating Feelings.
Rita Edochie Education
She studied at Onitsha for her secondary school education. She later joined Nnamdi Azikiwe University in Awka, Anambra State, Nigeria to do Mass Communication and graduated in 1990.
After her graduation from the university, Edochie got a job as a radio presenter at the Anambra State Broadcasting Service, her first employer after finishing her university studies, before she finally settled for acting in 1997 and is still acting till date.
Rita Edochie Career
Rita began her acting career in 1997. She joined the Nigerian movie industry (Nollywood) that year and started featuring in Nollywood movies. She has since then appeared in many Nollywood movies. Rita has acted in more than 200 Nollywood movies which include Waterloo, Mama Oyoyo, a Mother’s Pride, The Storm, Abuja Boys, Christian Girls, Circle of Lives, First Commandment, Floating Feelings, No More War and many others.
She is mostly known for her ability to cry in movies and always plays motherly roles in movies. She is currently one of the most gifted and most talented actresses in Nigeria and can fit in any role and has the ability to interpret her character very well.
Rita Edochie Age
She was born on April 16th in Anambra State, Nigeria. Edochie celebrates her birthday on April 16th.
Rita Edochie Family
Edochie is from a family of well-known actors. She is the sister-in-law to veteran actor Pete Edochie who is the elder brother to her husband, Tony Edochie. Rita is the aunt to actors Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie who are Pete Edochie’s sons. She is a mother of four children and also a grandmother.
Rita Edochie Husband
Edochie has been married for more than 30 years to Tony Edochie and together they have blessed with four children. Her husband is the younger brother of Pete Edochie. She is Pete Edochie’s sister in law and not his wife has some think.
In an interview with The Sun Newspaper, when reminded that some people think she is married to Pete Edochie, she said “Of course, he is still my husband, according to Igbo tradition. Since he is an elder in my husband’s family, he is still my husband. But he is not the one doing the job (laughter)” of course Mr. Tony is doing the job.
Rita Edochie Body Measurements
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- Weight: Not available
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Rita Edochie Net Worth
Edochie is currently one of the richest and most influential actresses in Nigeria with an estimated net worth of $480,000. She has earned through her successful career as an actress.
Rita Edochie Movies
- Bad Blood
- Final Tussle
- Lords of the Game
- Lords of the Game 2
- Naked Wrestler
- Naked Wrestler 2
- Wind of Love
- Wind of Love 2
- Divine Grace
- Divine Grace 2
- Titanic Tussle
- Titanic Tussle 2
- Abuja Top Ladies
- Divided Secret
- Divided Secret 2
- Jadon
- Jadon 2
- Living with Death
- Living with Death 2
- Passionate Appeal
- Passionate Appeal 2
- Personal Assignment
- Personal Assignment 2
- Royal Doom
- Royal Doom 2
- Silence of the Gods
- lence of the Gods 2
- The Biggest Boy in Town
- The Biggest Boy in Town 2
- Across the Bridge
- Christian Girls
- Circle of Lives
- First Commandment
- First Commandment 2
- Floating Feelings
- Floating Feelings 2
- No More War
- No More War 2
- Ola… the Morning Sun
- Ola… the Morning Sun 2
- Sins of the Flesh
- Sins of the Flesh 2
- The Barons
- The Barons 2
- Too Much Money
- Women’s Cot
- Abuja Boys
- Abuja Boys 2
- Dangerous Mind
- Dangerous Mind 2
- James & John
- No Limitation
- No Limitation 2
- The Catechist
- Total Regret
- Anunuebe
- Anunuebe 2
- Civil War
- Expensive Error
- Expensive Error 2
- Fresh Pain
- Fresh Pain 2
- Nwa Teacher
- Nwa Teacher 2
- Rejected Son
- Rejected Son 2
- Secrets of the Heart
- Slow Poison
- Slow Poison 2
- The Catechist 2
- The Python
- Aka Gum
- Evil-Doers
- Evil-Doers 2
- My Love
- Tears & Sorrows
- Tears & Sorrows 2
- Onye-Eze
- Onye-Eze 2
- Chain Reaction
- Arusi-Iyi
Rita Edochie FAQs
Who is Edochie?
Edochie is a Nigerian famous Nollywood actress and a television personality.
How old is Edochie?
Her age is unknown and was born on the 16th of April.
How tall is Edochie?
Not Known.
Is Edochie married?
Edochie is married to her lovely husband Tony Edochie.
How much is Edochie worth?
Edochie has an estimated net worth of $480,000.
Is Edochie dead or alive?
She is still alive and in good health.
Where is Edochie from?
Edochie is originally from Onitsha, Anambra State in the southeastern part of Nigeria.
Is Edochie related to Pete Edochie?
Edochie is from a family of well-known actors. She is the sister-in-law to veteran actor Pete Edochie who is the elder brother to her husband, Tony Edochie. Rita is the aunt to actors Yul Edochie and Linc Edochie who are Pete Edochie’s sons.