Rita Nzelu

Rita Nzelu is a Nigerian veteran actress. She is primarily known for her comic roles in films.

Early life and career

Rita Nzelu was born on 2 July 1968 in Ozubulu, Anambra State, Nigeria. She attended University of Nigeria where she earned her degree. Nzelu came to prominence for her role as Tina, a local prostitute in Living in Bondage. Since then, she has appeared in over 100 films.
She recently starred in Stigma of Womanhood, Baby Mama, and Wandering Soul as Patricia.

Personal life

Rita Nzelu married Simeon Okoro in March 2004, and they relocated to the United Kingdom. They have two children. She reportedly separated from her husband in 2018.

Filmography

UnforgivenBack to SenderAngel of DarknessBaby Mama Wandering Soul as PatriciaStigma of Womanhood as EzinnaAda Mbano in London Ortega and His Enemies as Grace TobiInternational Games Agaba Akpu-Nku as UlommaBuried Alive Punching Bag Women Affair Sister Mary as Sister IjeomaThe Richest Man Wake Keeping Oga and His Boys Long John Agumba Christian Marriage Beyond the Altar A Cry for Help Terrible Sin Mothering Sunday as BeatriceNever Comeback Ukwa Freedom Obstacles Blind Trust Guilty as Sinned Irony Nneka the Pretty Serpent as IfeomaLiving in Bondage as TinaWandering Soul as Patricia