Uche Jombo

Uche Jombo Basic Information

Stage Name:	Uche Jumbo
Real Name:	Uche Jombo Rodriguez
Occupation:	Actress, Screenwriter, and Film Producer.
Date Of Birth/Age:	28 December, 1979 (44 Years Old)
Place of Birth:	Abiriba, Abia State
Gender:	Female
Nationality:	Nigerian
Marital Status:	Married
Education:	University of Calabar The Federal University of Technology Minna
Height:	4Ft 6In
Net Worth:	$2 Million

Uche Jombo Biography

 

On December 28, 1979, Uche Jombo was born in Abiriba, Abia State, Nigeria. Her primary and secondary education was completed in Abiriba, Abia State. Her mother signed her up for the neighborhood church drama group in elementary school. Throughout high school, Jombo often won the prize for best drama student due to her remarkable abilities. Her neighborhood church entirely paid for her secondary education.

She holds degrees in computer programming from the Federal University of Technology Minna and mathematics and statistics from the University of Calabar. Kenny Rodriguez, an American, is her husband.

The name Uche Jombo Rodriguez is well-known to fans of Nigerian cinema worldwide. She is a superb actress, producer, and playwright who has effortlessly carved out a lasting niche for herself. Her body of work in the film industry is impressive and extensive. She has been a constant force in Nollywood since her debut in 2009, continually pushing the boundaries of brilliance and inventiveness.

Family

She was born into the Nelson Jombo and Ngozi Jombo household. She and her siblings were raised by her widowed mother after her father’s death while they were young. The First daughter of her parents, Uche Jombo, is also their first child. Two younger brothers and three sisters make up her family.

Parents

Mr. Nelson and Mrs. Ngozi Jombo are her parents’ names. Her businesswoman mother raised her five children alone when her father passed away.

Siblings

Uche Jombo has five siblings, all raised by their single mother after their father passed away while they were still young.

Brother(s)

Nwaogburu Nelson Jombo, her brother, is a producer, writer, and production manager best known for his work on the films Espionage (2016), Miss Taken (2015), and False  (2014). (2013). The media isn’t aware of the identity of her second brother, though.

Sister(s)

Although not much is known about Uche Jombo’s three sisters because they all lead private lives, occasionally, Uche has posted pictures of them on social media. One of these posts revealed the name of one of her sisters, Josephine.

Child(ren)

Mathew Chinedu Rodriguez -Uche Jombo and her husband’s first child, was welcomed on May 27, 2015. The three-person family lives in America. But the actress frequently makes business trips back to Nigeria.

Husband

She wed Kenney Rodriguez on May 15, 2012. On a Puerto Rican beach, the pair exchanged vows in a private ceremony. They have a kid. The actress hasn’t been frequently spotted with her spouse in public for over two years, so it’s unclear how their marriage status is now. Additionally, rumors started circulating after she changed her name on her Instagram page and removed her husband’s last name. However, On her Twitter feed, the surname is still present.

Lifestyle

In 1999, Uche Jombo debuted in the film industry with the release of Visa to Hell. The Nollywood films Games Men Play, Lies Men Tell, Holding Hope, A Time to Love, Be My Wife, and Celebrity are just a few that Uche has written or co-authored. The actress has worked as a producer on movies like Holding Hope, Nollywood Hustlers, and Damage. In 2008, she also established Uche Jombo Studios Production firm, her film production firm. She also recently appeared in Shanty Town on Netflix.

Uche has been a brand ambassador for Globacom and many businesses, including telecommunications and health and fitness companies, in addition to acting, producing, and writing. Jombo is also an entrepreneur.

She began executive producing her movies in 2008 through the production arm of her Uche Jombo studio. She gave birth to her son Matthew after marrying Kenny Rodriguez in 2012 and started directing in 2015. Her filmography includes the Nollywood box office, true-life drama, Lost in Us, How I Saved My Marriage, and Heaven on My Mind.

Uche Jombo has constantly used her position to spread awareness of critical social concerns. She appeared in the reality series Screen Divas on Ebony Life TV in 2012 alongside Rita Dominic, Funke Akindele, and Kate Henshaw. They collaborated on the Tope Oshin-directed short film New Horizon, which focused on the prevalent problem of domestic abuse and the mistreatment of women.

Omoni Oboli, Chioma Akpotha, and Ufuoma McDermott are her close friends. The trio visited Dubai and produced a documentary called Dubai Vibes to chronicle their journey. On October 22, 2022, the first episode was released. Additionally, she launched the GrandLux Cafe in Lekki on November 30, 2018, in collaboration with well-known people like Omoni Oboli and Laura Ikeji.

There is no doubt that Uche Jombo has had a tremendous impact on Nollywood. She is a renowned and recognized figure in the industry thanks to her brilliance, adaptability, and steadfast dedication to her job. And in 2022, she persisted in dazzling audiences with her roles alongside some of Nollywood’s top names in the Blood Sister film series and, more recently, Shanty Town.

Throughout her acting career, Jombo has been awarded many honors, which include: Best Actress in the AfroHollywood Awards, UK Awards in 2008, Best Supporting Actress and Best of Nollywood Awards in 2010, City People Entertainment Awards, Best Actress in 2010, ELOY awards, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Africa International Film Festival, 2015, Golden Icons Academy Movie Awards, Female Viewers Choice, among others.

In addition to having a fruitful career, Uche Jombo has discovered a way to give back to society. Uche Jombo & You is the name of the non-profit she runs. Her non-profit organization focuses on developing young people with acting and scriptwriting skills.

Net Worth

 

The actress has an extensive track record in the movie business. Although she began her career as an actress, she is now a producer, director, and screenwriter. Over the years, she has successfully created an empire for herself. She is thought to be worth $2 million.

Cars

Uche Jombo has been spotted next to various expensive vehicles, including a Lexus, Mercedes G Wagon, and SUV. She was involved in a car accident in 2011 while driving her FJ Cruiser. After that, she reportedly purchased a 350 ML Mercedes-Benz.

House

There were rumors that Uche was constructing a mansion in the Lekki neighborhood of Lagos State in September 2013. However, before beginning the one in Lekki, she is claimed to have built one in her hometown.

Movies & TV Shows

Given that the superstar has appeared in more than 200 movies and television shows, it would be impossible to include them all. However, she has starred in several films, some of which are Visa to Hell, Girls Hostel, Fire Love, Scout, Endless Lies, Darkest Night, Black Bra, Secret Fantasy, Prince of Fame, My Sister, My Love, Love Wins, Co-operate Runs, World of Commotion, Rush Hour, Price of Peace, Most Wanted Bachelor, Keep My Will, House of Doom, Greatest Harvest, Final Hour, and Feel My Pain.

She has also appeared in numerous television programs and film series, including Screen Divas, Dubai Vibes, Blood Sisters, Shanty Town, and many more.