Award-winning Nigerian actress, model, producer, and entrepreneur Peggy Ovire also runs her own business. She first gained notoriety for her portrayal of Isioma in the television program Husbands of Lagos, where she also picked up the moniker Ego Oyibo due to her attractiveness. Jennifer Eliogu and Bolanle Ninalowo have both appeared in her acting roles.
She has competed in numerous beauty pageants nationwide and placed second in the 2005 competition for the Most Beautiful Girl in Nigeria.
She has demonstrated that she is a skilled producer in addition to modeling and performing. She is renowned for directing movies like Emergency and Ufuoma.
Profile Summary
- Full Name: Peggy Ovire Enoho
- Date of Birth: October 21, 1985
- Place of Birth: Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria
- State of Origin: Ughelli, Delta State
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Occupation: Actress, Entrepreneur
- Partner: Frederick Leonard
- Net Worth: $500,000
Early Life
On October 21, 1985, Peggy Ovire Enoho was born in Surulere, Lagos, Nigeria. She was born and raised in Ughelli, Delta State. In a family of six, she is the final child. She comes from a Christian family; her parents raised her and her five siblings.
She completed her primary school at Itire Nursery and Primary School and her secondary studies at AUD Secondary School. She continued to Delta State University before transferring to Ambrose Alli University to earn a bachelor’s in banking and finance.
Career
Ovire began her modeling career at DELSU in 2003, where she competed and won the Most Beautiful Girl on a Campus beauty pageant. In 2007, she took home titles such as Miss Tourism Delta State and Miss Galaxy International Nigeria. Additionally, in 2005, she finished as the second runner-up at the Most Beautiful Girl pageant in Nigeria.
She started acting in 2013, and Uche Nancy, the film’s producer, gave her her first role in Best of Enemies.
She rose to fame for her part as Isioma in the television show Husbands of Lagos, in which she co-starred with actors like Uche Odoputa, Kenneth Okolie, Susan Peters, Moyo Lawal, Mofe Duncan, Bisola Aiyeola, Rukky Sanda, Genny Uzoma, and others. Along with Ifeanyi Kalu, she joined the Rising Sun cast and crew.
In addition to these, she has been in several other movies, including Royal Switch, Long Shadow, A Taste of Grief, Rising Sun, Baby Boy, Loving Ellen, Marry Me Yes or No, Game Changer, Playing with Heart, Ghetto Bred, Hell Proof, Last Engagement, and many more.
Additionally, she has produced several movies, such as Fool Me Once, Ufuoma, Emergency, The Other Woman, The Boy is Mine, and others.
She started the Peggy World Clothing Line as an entrepreneur.
Awards & Nominations
At the 2015 City People Entertainment Awards, Ovire was recognized as the Most Promising Actress of the Year (English).
She has received nominations for honors including the City People Movie Awards for Best Supporting Actress and the Nigeria Glam Award for Glam Movie Producer of the Year.
Personal Life
Peggy Ovire and Nollywood star Frederick Leonard had a secret romance until announcing their engagement to the public in October 2022. The couple revealed their relationship in a lengthy Instagram post where Peggy acknowledged Frederick Leonard and heaped him with admiration after he wished her happy birthday.
Contrary to popular belief, Peggy did not have children before she met Frederick.
Frederick Leonard, her husband, is an accomplished Nigerian actor who has appeared in films such as Mr. Perfect, Tailor My Heart, A Better Family, Grey, Dirty Ambition, and many others.
Net Worth
Peggy Ovire makes a living as an actress and businesswoman and her net worth is roughly $500,000 overall.
Social Media
Peggy Ovire is active on social media. She has over 900k followers on Instagram
Instagram: @peggyovire
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